Junkyard Symphony's Drum Corps

Drum Corps (10-20 performers) (Home-base: Ottawa, Canada) (leader: Jonny)          "Corps" is the French word for "body". In Junkyard Symphony's Drum Corps, there are lots of bodies, with lots of drums on the bodies, making lots of noise for everybody, and there is nobody who won't enjoy it. This show is perfect when you need to create a fun racket to rev up the audience. Junkyard Symphony's Drum Corps is mobile so it is perfect for sports games, parades, dances, celebrations and festivals. Duration: 20 min, or "as needed". Background          Drum Corps emerged from a uniquely American activity that had its beginnings after World War I, when veterans formed corps to perform in parades as a way to celebrate patriotism. Many of these units, playing traditional no-valve bugles and rudimentary drums, were attached to the VFW, American Legion, Catholic Youth Organizations, and Police Athletic Leagues. The groups soon developed into legitimate musical units, and in the '60s became more and more competitive. Through the '60s and '70s, corps evolved from quasi-military and urban groups to show biz and suburban performers. They began to integrate jazz, classical, pop, and Broadway music and dance. Instrumentation evolved to include a wide range of bell-front, rotor, and multi-valve brass horns and sophisticated drums and percussive instruments, including keyboards.

Price Categories Junkyard Symphony beleives in making entertainment available to everyone, so we have created 4 price categories in order for organizations from all walks of life to afford our shows. 1: Large Business, Large Festivals, National/Provincial Government, Exhibitions, Famous People (i.e. Corel, Cognos, Alcatel, Nortel, Tulip Festival, Winterlude, Bluesfest, HRDC, Ministry of the Environment Super Ex, Klondike Days, Tragically Hip, Prime Minister of Singapore, Prime Minister of Canada, Ziggy Marley) 2: Small Business, Small Festivals, Non-Profit Festivals, Fairs, Municipal Government, Upscale Events, Theatres + Halls (i.e. Joe's Restuaraunt, Chesterville Fair, Perth Maple Fest, City of Ottawa, Ville de Gatineau, Belleville BIA, Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Graduation Parties, Acadamy Theatre) 3: Schools (i.e. Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College, Univeristy) 4: Community (i.e. Beavers, Guides, Community Days, Block Parties, Large Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Non Profit Organizations, Registered Charitites, Churches, Hospitals, Handicapped Groups, Day Camps, Day Cares)

Show Prices Junkyard Symphony: Drum Corps 1. Large Business 2. Small Business 3. Schools 4. Community

Small set $500 $425 $350 $300

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* Each additional show in a day, in the same location is half price. * For a second show that day , in a different location, but in the relative vacinity,             5% off both shows. Both groups share travel costs. * For a third and fourth show ond day 2 , in a different location, but in the relative vacinity,             10% off all shows. All groups share travel costs. * For a fifth and sixth show ond day 3 , in a different location, but in the relative vacinity,             15% off all shows. All groups share travel costs. * 5% GST will be added to the price, as well as travel costs if your event is outside the Ottawa area- $75 per 100km from Ottawa. * Accommodation/food charges will be added if we must stay overnight. * For shows farther than 150km, a premium will be added for travel time if we are performing just one show, however if other shows in the area or on the way are found to create a small tour, the premium will be removed.

Booking Drum Corps 1. To see if Junkyard Symphony is available on the day of your event, visit our Dates Page. 2. Now send us an email. Tell us about your organisation, whether it is a large business, a small business, a school or a community/charity group, let us know the name and address of the event, the date and the time, and a contact phone number, and we will send you an invoice. Contact All Junkyard Symphony bookings are done by email. Please send a copy of your email to... junkyardjonny@junkyardsymphony.com and junkyardsymphony@hotmail.com #Special note: Emails are checked everyday so if you have not had a response to your email within two days give us a call. (613) 298-JUNK (5865). Cheers! Junkyard Jonny

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