Colleton County High School Marching Band 2011

Marching Band 2K11

PICTURES 2K11 - PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
by Modest Mussorgsky
arranged by Frank Sullivan

The Band of Blue will once again break new ground this year with this year’s 2011 show, PICTURES 2K11 - PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION. The marching show will feature music arranged by Frank Sullivan. Mr. Bob Buckner will write our drill. In 1981, 30 years ago the Band of Blue opened their show with Pictures at an Exhibtion. Three decades later and a new generation of Band of Blue musicians will once again perform this timeless classic. The show will be in 3 sections: Opener, Ballad and Closer and each part lends itself to both musical and visual elements. In the opener you will instantly hear "The Hut of Baba Yaga and the haunting "Promenade" theme throughout this strong and electric opener. The "Ballet of the Young Chicks and Gnomus" adds to the ferocity and playful nature of this movement. All of this is a very "NEW and FRESH" approach to Mussorgsky's classic. The Ballad section we hear the haunting "Old Castle" theme from the front ensemble as it transitions into a woodwind choir of the Promenade theme. The Closer is a fast paced arrangement of the Great Gate of Kiev. Through great music and drill, we will tell a story. Our show will be very different! Enjoy!

Frank Sullivan

Frank Sullivan has been the brass arranger and brass caption advisor for the Blue Stars since the 2006 season. During that time, the Blue Stars brass ensemble has established itself as one of the top programs in the country. Frank was named Blue Star of the Year in 2009 for his dedication and commitment to the success of the Blue Stars organization.

Sullivan was a member of the Star of Indiana organization from 1991 to 1993 and both a member and instructor with Star of Indiana's Brass Theater from 1994 to 1997. In 1998 he joined The Cadets' brass staff, eventually assuming the brass caption head role there in 1999.

Away from the drum corps activity, Frank graduated from Indiana State University in 1996 with a degree in Music Education and was a band director in Indiana from 1997 to 2001. From 2001 to 2004 Sullivan toured with BLAST!, serving as a performing soloist, the music manager, and the artistic supervisor. Frank Sullivan is a much sought after composer and arranger in drum corps, marching band, winter guard and winter percussion. He is the founder with Kevin Ford of Inspire Music and Entertainment Productions, an arranging company based in Tampa Bay, Florida

Bob Buckner

Mr. Bob Buckner has distinguished himself in the field of music education and in the marching pageantry field. As director of the Sylva-Webster High School Band for thirteen years, he consistently produced championship performances in the marching, jazz, and concert areas. His "Marching Golden Eagles" were named National Field Show Champions at the Festival of States in St. Petersburg, Florida and were the 1979 Grand National Champions at the Bands of America Championships in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

In 1979 Bob founded United Music Enterprises. This company has produced countless championship programs and provides consulting and design for all levels of high school and university bands.

In addition to maintaining a successful business, Bob served as Director of Bands at East Tennessee State University from 1987 through 1991 and currently serves as director of athletic bands at Western Carolina University. Western Carolina University's Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the nation's highest and most-coveted award for college and university marching bands. Western Carolina is the first institution in the state of North Carolina and the first member of the Southern Conference selected for the award, which has been called the "Heisman Trophy" of the collegiate marching band world.

Bob Buckner is a past member of the Bands of America Board of Advisors and the contest commission. Bob has served as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor throughout the United States and Canada. His consulting associates include the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Disney Corporation, and Pygraphics. He and his wife Donna reside in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Bob was Director of Bands at Sylva-Webster High School in Sylva, North Carolina from 1966-1979. Highlights of his career there include the Golden Eagle Band's championships at the Festival of States in St. Petersburg , FL in 1972 and the 1979 Bands of America Championships. Mr. Buckner founded United Music Enterprises, a band consulting firm in 1979 and continues to provide championship shows for bands throughout the United States and Europe . He has served on the staff of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, and was drill designer for Carolina Crown during their Division II Championship season in 1993. In addition, Mr. Buckner wrote for the United States Drum and Bugle Corps in Washington , D.C. for more than 20 years. In 1988 Mr. Buckner became Director of Bands at East Tennessee State University and remained there until coming to Western Carolina University in 1991. He has served on the Board of Advisors for Bands of America and has served as chairman of the North Carolina Bandmaster's Marching Band Committee. Mr. Buckner was selected for the "Paul A. Reid" Distinguished Service Award for Faculty in 2003. In March of 2005 he was recognized for his contributions to music education by being presented the "Lowell Mason Award" by the Music Educators National Conference. Later the same week he was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame.

Bill Locklear

Mr. Locklear is a 1973 graduate of Jacksonville (AL) State University. He was a high school band director for twenty nine years and is now the owner of Bill Locklear Custom Music L.L.C.. BLCM composes and arranges music for marching bands, concert bands, jazz ensembles for high school, and college and professional bands all over the United States. The 1996 Atlanta Olympics Band commissioned Mr. Locklear for a number of compositions and arrangements, including the band's theme song, Pinnacle. Additionally, he arranged music for the Atlanta Braves' homecoming party following the 1992 World Series. BCLM's list of high school clients includes many state marching band finalists and champions as well as BOA regional and national finalists. Check out the Clients page for a partial list. Formerly associated with Hal Leonard Publications, Milwaukee, WI, and Bill is currently associated with Arrangers Publishing Company in Nashville, TN.

Having served as an adjudicator, clinician and guest conductor for over twenty years throughout the United States, Mr. Locklear is a certified Chief Judge for the Georgia Music Educators' Association. Previously, he performed as a professional bassist for over two decades and appeared with such diverse entertainers as Bob Hope, Frankie Avalon, Rita Moreno, Buddy Grecco, Rich Little, Carol Channing, Kate Smith, Kay Starr and jazz musicians Clark Terry, Joe Morello, Jimmy Heath, Joe Jones and Slide Hampton.

Mr. Locklear's honors and awards include selection as STAR Teacher for the Effingham County, GA school system in 1978 and 1981; Award of Merit from the College Band Directors National Association in 1983; selection to "Who's Who Among American Teachers" in 1992 and 1995; Certificate of Appreciation from the Georgia Music Educators Association in 1991 and 1999; and, the Service Award from District One Georgia Music Educators Association in 1991.

Currently, Mr. Locklear is a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference, Georgia Music Educators Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He served as the Georgia Music Educators Association District One Festival Chairman for fifteen years. He is also a member, composer/arranger and occasional conductor of the Northwest Georgia Winds community band.

Mr. Locklear resides in Rome, Georgia with his wife Dora, 7 year old son Joseph, and 5 year old daughter Kathryn.