Press Release

Virginia Helmsmen 2007 Program

“Captured”

The Search for Immortality

This year the Virginia Helmsmen will be performing their program “Captured” The Search for Immortality, a comparison between photography and performance.  The original composition by Mike Nevin and James Steinke will stimulate the senses, offering various moods, emotions, and opportunities for perfection. 

Photographers search for the one photograph that will be viewed, enjoyed, and studied for generations. This is accomplished by capturing a moment in time, frozen for eternity. Performers strive for the perfect performance that not only supplies instant gratification but also lives on long past that moment in time. We tell our performers, “always perform for the camera; you never know when it’s on you.”  Photographers take multiple pictures because they never know when the perfect moment will be captured. Composers hope for the perfect score to make their name synonymous with Beethoven, Bach, or Mozart. Where will the next photographer, performer, or composer achieve their immortality? Look for time to stop, “Captured” for future enjoyment by the 2007 Virginia Helmsmen.

The 2007 Design team consists of: Mike Nevin, James Steinke, Josh Nelson, Shane Gwaltney, Dave Marvin, John Crouch, and Debra and Tim Bray. Staff members are: Assistant Director Alicia Bray, Caption Head Justin Belcher, Cassie Powell, Zach Haney, Josh Nelson and Mike Nevin. The Helmsmen are made up of 39 members: 6 Snares, 3 Tenors, 5 Basses, 1 Visual, and 24 Front Ensemble members. Catch VH performing at the WGI Spartanburg, SC and Nashville, TN regionals and in Dayton, OH for WGI World Championships.  VH will be hostingDrums Along the Dan on April 14^th in Danville, VA. A percussion appreciation show held in the spectacular Averett University Grant Center. This show is open to any unit wishing to tune up before heading to Dayton or to any unit who just wants to play one last time. Ensembles are viewed by all participants, creating a truly unique and rewarding performance. Contact Tim Bray for information.tbray@vahelmsmen.org 

On behalf of our members, parents, and staff, I would like to wish all the performers the very best of luck, and look forward to enjoying all of your shows. May your performances be “Captured.”

VH is sponsored by: Dynasty USA, Evans Drumheads, Vic Firth, Inc. and the Tunstall Music Boosters and many area businesses.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!