Drummer's Outing

Some of our Drum Corps after the 5 Wits Espionage outing.

Sunday Drum Practices April/May Cancelled

Sunday Drum Practice has been cancelled for the remainder of April and May. Please keep an eye on the BLOG and at scout meetings for any special practices before the following events

- Eagle Banquet
- Memorial Day Parade
- Ron Parry Memorial

Drum practice before each meeting at the Weymouth Heights Club will continue until we break for the summer events.

If you are unable to attend a scheduled event, please let Mr. Chase know.

Troop 2 Drummers at the Pack 2 Banquet

Thanks Nick, Pat, Tim M, Chris Z, Ben, Joe, Chris D, Mitchel, Josh, Andrew, Tim J and Taylor.

Drum Corps reminder

The Drum Corps will be performing at the Pack 2 Blue and Gold banquet on Saturday, April 2.


Scouts should arrive in full uniform on Saturday evening at 5:30 PM, at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center. Dinner will be provided by the Cub Scouts.

Please let Mr. Chase know if you will not be able to attend this event.

Reminder - Sunday Drum Practice

Sunday Drum Corps practice has begun again to prepare for our April - June events.

Practice will be held beginning Sunday, March 20th, at 6:30 PM.

Here's a photo from our archives of a similar practice in 1966.

Drum Practice Schedule

Drum Corps practice on Sundays will begin this week, and will be held every Sunday from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Weymouth Heights Club.

All drummers are expected to attend Sunday practices. If you are unable to make a practice, please let Mr. Chase know.

March
3/20 - Practice
3/27 - Practice

April
4/2 - Pack 2 Blue & Gold Performance
4/3 - No Practice
4/10 - Practice
4/17 - Practice
4/24 - No Practice

May
5/1 - Practice
5/8 - Practice
5/15 - Practice
5/22 - Practice
5/29 - Practice for Memorial Day Parade
5/30 - Memorial Day Parade

June
6/5 - Practice
6/12 - Practice
6/19 - Practice
6/26 - Ron Parry Memorial Performance

Sunday practice ends until September

Drum Corps practices and events

The drum corps has two upcoming events

- Oct 31st - Dedication of Matt Walsh Eagle Project - details to be announced.
- Nov 11th - Weymouth Veterans Day Parade

Please note we also have two mandatory practices that all drummers are expected to attend.

Monday, 11/1 from 6:30-7:30
Sunday, 11/7 from 6:30-7:30

Drum Corps Schedule - Sept - Nov

Drum Practice began on Sunday, 9/18. We'll be practicing on the dates below to prepare for the Veterans Day parade in November:

Sun	9/26	6:30-7:30	All drummers must attend
Mon	9/27	7:00-7:30	Regular practice
Sun	10/3	6:30-7:30	Training session- scouts without a drum patch must attend
Mon	10/4	7:00-7:30	Regular practice
Mon	10/18	7:00-7:30	Regular practice
Sun	10/24	6:30-7:30	Training session- scouts without a drum patch must attend
Mon	11/1	6:30-7:30	Parade practice- all drummers must attend
Sun	11/7	6:30-7:30	Parade practice- all drummers must attend

Drum Corps performance at the Pack 2 Blue & Gold dinner 03/06/2010

The Drum Corps will be performing at the Pack 2 Blue & Gold banquet on Saturday March 6th.

Drummers please meet in full uniform at the clubhouse at 5:30 to pick up drums. We will leave the clubhouse and walk to the First Church Weymouth Heights to set up. Dinner will be served at 6PM and we expect to be done with the drumming by 7:15 at the latest. Any drummers who are not den chiefs or who are not participating in the crossover ceremonies are free to go at that time.

Please see Mr Chase if you have any questions.

Troop 2 at the Boston Blazers - Event Report

On January 30, 2010 we had 21 of our Troop 2 scouts participate as part of the opening ceremony at the Boston Blazers game held at the Banknorth Garden.  The Drum Corps performed briefly before the game and then again during a game timeout.  The crowd of nearly 7000 gave the boys a great round of applause after their performances.  The boys did fantastic and then were able to enjoy the Blazers victory over Philadelphia Wings.

Pictures from before the game:


Pictures from the opening ceremony:


Pictures of Troop 2 enjoying the game:


On the Jumbotron:


Pictures with cheerleaders and mascots

Drum Corps reminders

Drum Corps - please note

- There is no drum practice on Sunday, 1/31
- All drummers can wear their class b uniform (drum corps t-shirt) on Monday, February 1st


See you all at the Blazers Saturday!

Troop 2 at the Boston Blazers - Drummers Info

We have confirmed the details with the Blazers.  They need our Drum Corps at the Banknorth Garden by 11:30am on January 30th.  This will give them time to do a sound check before the players start their warm up.

All tickets have been distributed.  Let me know if your tickets did not make it home - email me.

If you are joining the caravan from Weymouth, please be at the clubhouse by 10:00 AM.  If you are meeting us at the Garden, scouts need to be there by 11:15 AM.  All scouts will enter the TD Banknorth Garden through the main security entrance on the East side (right hand side as you face the front) of the building.  All parents must enter through the main entrances.

Scouts should bring the following:

• Their Ticket
• Their waiver for the Blazers
  
• Complete Uniform (no sash).  Please wear dark shoes if possible.
• Drum Corps T shirt (under uniform) if they wish to take their uniform off during game.
• A snack for the ride in - we are not providing food.
  

Also see the previous blog posting
Also check out the Blazers Scout Night Site

Drum Corps Ear Protection

A brief note of thanks to Mr Schneider and Mr Wallace who graciously donated ear protection for the drum corps. Since 2008 we have practiced inside, with drums rather than on the table, and the noise level can be extreme. Thanks to their donations we should have fewer ringing ears after each practice!

Troop 2 at the Boston Blazers

When:  January 30 1:00pm
Where:  Banknorth Garden
Who:  Every Scout and their family

This is a "Scout Night" for the Blazers, with Troop 2 getting a special bonus.  We will be taking part in the opening ceremonies and be part of the Color Guard.  For the opening ceremonies, our Troop 2 Drum Corps will be on the field playing their drums during the procession.  They may also get a chance to play when goals are scored.  All Scouts will receive a limited-edition Blazers scout patch.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Troop 2 in action.  The Troop will be paying for all the drummers who would like to attend.  Ticket prices are a discounted $10 for all other guests.

Drummers - please let Mr Chase know whether you can make it or not.  Mr Chase will provide you with further details regarding the days events.

Please make checks payable to "Troop 2 Weymouth" and get them to Mr. Keenan as soon as possible.

Also see the previous blog posting
 Also check out the Blazers Scout Night Site

Reminder - No Drum Practice on Sunday November 8th

There will be no drum practice on Sunday, November 8th due to the Troop Committee Meeting.

All drummers should plan to attend practice at 7:00 on Monday as usual, and as a reminder, we're planning to march in the parade on November 11th. Assembly at 9 AM at Brady's Package Store, Lower Jackson Square.

Drum Corps - Practice 10/18 - no practice 10/19

Reminder – our next formal drum practice is this Sunday Oct 18th .There will be NO practice on October 19th, as we have a GYM NIGHT.

Drumming dates through Veterans Day are below

Sunday 10/18 - 6:30-7:30

Sunday 10/25 - 6:30-7:30

Monday 10/26 - 7:00-7:30

Sunday 11/1 - 6:30-7:30

Monday 11/2 - 7:00-7:30

Monday 11/9 - 7:00-7:30

Wednesday 11/11 - Veterans Day Parade

Drumming Reminders

Reminder - no drumming this Sunday Oct 4th due to the committee meeting

Drumming dates through Veterans Day is below

 Monday 10/5  - 7:00-7:30

 Monday 10/12 - 7:00-7:30

 Sunday 10/18 - 6:30-7:30

 Monday 10/19 - 7:00-7:30

 Sunday 10/25 - 6:30-7:30

 Monday 10/26 - 7:00-7:30

 Sunday 11/1  - 6:30-7:30

 Monday 11/2  - 7:00-7:30

 Monday 11/9  - 7:00-7:30

 Wednesday 11/11 - Veterans Day Parade

Please remember to practice the pieces we'll be playing - Bass Street, 2, 9 and Bugle Street. The pieces are included in a previous post for reference.

If you have any questions please contact Mr Chase.

Are You a Troop 2 Drummer?

Here are three of our newest drummers - Tim, Bryan and Tim.  They are at the Sunday night practice, as all drummers should be.  Do you want to drum in the upcoming Veteran's Day parade?  If so, then please join these boys on Sundays 6:30-7:30 and Mondays 7:00-7:30. 

Remember - every Scout can be a drummer.  You can learn how to drum!

Troop 2 Drum Corps

The Troop 2 Drum Corps has begun practicing in anticipation of the Veterans Day Parade November 11th.

We’ll be working on several pieces, and all scouts are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Sundays we practice for an hour, and cover both the mechanics of drumming on both the snare and bass, and learning pieces. On Mondays we focus on practicing the specific pieces for this parade.

Drum Corps Dates

Sunday 9/27 - 6:30-7:30
Monday 9/28 - 7:00-7:30
Monday 10/5 - 7:00-7:30
Monday 10/12 - 7:00-7:30
Sunday 10/18 - 6:30-7:30
Monday 10/19 - 7:00-7:30
Sunday 10/25 - 6:30-7:30
Monday 10/26 - 7:00-7:30
Sunday 11/1 - 6:30-7:30
Monday 11/2 - 7:00-7:30
Monday 11/9 - 7:00-7:30
Wednesday 11/11 - Veterans Day Parade

Please contact Brian Chase if you have any questions.

Reminder - Drum Practice starts 9/20

Reminder - Drum Practice starts on Sunday, September 20th. Practice will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Hope to see all active drummers, and any scouts interested in joining the drum corps, at practice.