VIC FIRTH SPOTLIGHT:
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI DRUMLINE

For over 80 years, the UC Bearcat Bands has been an instrumental source of instilling pride and building camaraderie throughout the University. With over 200 members, the bands provide opportunities for students to showcase their musical talents and leadership abilities. The UC Bearcat Bands make up the university's athletic band program and are distinct from the UC College Conservatory of Music (school of music). The UC Bands serve as both an academic class, and a student group as an independent department within the Division of Student Life. The UC Bearcat Drumline's main purpose is to provide a venue for students who want to participate in a college drumline and still be able to handle all their coursework and perform well academically. Regardless of major, anyone is able to join and have fun. Check out a video of the 2008 UC Bearcat Drumline! HIGH BANDWIDTH MEDIUM BANDWIDTH

	The UC Band staff includes: Dr. Terren L. Frenz – Director of Bands David M. Martin – Assistant Director Nick Angelis – Assistant Director, Percussion Instructor For more information on the UC Bearcat Band: http://www.ucband.uc.edu http://www.ucband.uc.edu/sections/percussion

As a performer, he was crowned The 1992 Drum Corps International Rudimental Snare Drum World Champion, 1993 Drum Corps Midwest Champion and was a part of the 1993 Star of Indiana World Champion Percussion section.

Nick has taught and or written, for numerous marching bands and drum corps all around the country including: Blue Knights, Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, Colts, Spartans of N.H., Troopers (Caption Head/Arranger 2005), Spirit of J.S.U. (Co-Caption Head and Co-Arranger 2004-05), University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 3 Time BOA Finalist and AAA National Champion, Kennesaw Mountain H.S. (Percussion Arranger), BOA 2004 Atlanta Regional Finalist Harrison H.S., and BOA 2005 National Semi-Finalist, Bellbrook H.S.

In 1994, he performed as a soloist in Star of Indiana's Brass Theater Featuring The Canadian Brass. He was an Original Featured Star performer for The Tony and Emmy award-Winning Show, Blast! From 1999-2003. He performed in London at The Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, opened in New York City at The Broadway Theater and was in The 1st National Tour performing in over 40 cities. Nick attended The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he received a bachelor's degree in Music Education.

The UC Bearcat Drumline uses Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Exclusively.

HERE'S A SELECTION OF THE UC DRUMLINE PRODUCT CHOICES:

		Colin McNutt (SCM) Oval tip with a medium-long taper provides great balance with quick response at all dynamic levels. In honey hickory. L = 17" | Dia. =.690"
		Thom Hannum "Quadbale"" Tenor Stick Full sized gripping area with a smaller shaft‚ neck and tip emphasize a high pitch and timbre for imitating timbale style parts. L = 16 1/2" | Dia. = .690"
		Scott Johnson Tenor Stick (SSJTS) When you're looking for the same great feel of a snare stick‚ but with a slightly shorter length for tenors. The unique nylon tip helps pull more sound from the drum and gets great articulation with a defined high timbre. L = 16 1/4" | Dia. = .680"
		Corpsmaster® Marching Bass Mallets Field tested and field proven, the superior designs of the Corpsmaster® line have been developed throughout years of collaboration with the world's finest drum and bugle corps. The marching bass mallets feature tapered hickory shafts, which shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control. Spherical heads provide a consistent striking surface. L = 14 1/8"
		Multi-Application Series Keyboard Mallets Multi-Application Series says it all — a versatile line of mallets that offers excellent choices for virtually any musical situation. Developed with some of the very best drum corps during the 2004 DCI season, these mallets are great for drum corps, marching band, indoor marching, concert and solo playing.This series features 100% synthetic yarn and cord for maximum durability and weather resistance.