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September 23,2013 Dear Hall of Fame September 23,2013 Dear Hall of Fame Nominating Committee: I have sent you a packet of materials in support of your consideration of Dennis DeLucia as a candidate for induction into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame. Following this cover letter, you will find: • a bio • a curriculum vitae • a document listing Dennis DeLucia’s achievements • nine letters in support of Dennis DeLucia’s nomination Within the documents that have been sent, you will find the required: • Date of birth of the nominee • Current address of the nominee • A brief description/list of the nominee’s achievement(s) that qualify the nominee for entry to the PAS Hall of Fame. • A curriculum vitae or career history. • Multiple letters supporting the nomination. Respectfully yours, Neal H. Flum Chair, PAS marching percussion committee Past-President, Alabama Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society Past-Secretary, Alabama Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society Assistant Director of Athletic Bands DENNIS DeLucia bio Dennis DeLucia is one of the most highly-respected percussion teachers, arrangers, clinicians and judges in the United States. He is best known for his accomplishments with championship drum corps – including the Hawthorne Muchachos, Bayonne Bridgemen, Star of Indiana, and Crossmen junior corps, and senior corps such as the Sunrisers and Cabelleros. DeLucia has won sixteen “High Percussion” titles, including the only “Triple Crown” in drum corps history when in 1981 his drumlines won all three competitive classes: Drum Corps International’s “Open Class” (with the Bayonne Bridgemen) and “Class A” (Fantasia III), and Drum Corps Associates’ “Senior Corps” (Sunrisers). He also won three consecutive DCI drum titles with the Bridgemen (1980- 1882). Dennis grew up in Bergenfield, New Jersey where he was taught and mentored by the late Dr. Bernard Baggs and Donald Angelica. A former member of the prestigious West Point “Hellcats,” DeLucia is also the only percussionist to have been inducted into all three Halls of Fame for the marching activity: DCI, WGI (Winter Guard International) and the World Drum Corps organization. Since 1994, DeLucia has appeared as an analyst/commentator on the DCI Championships broadcast, which has been seen on PBS, ESPN2 and for the past ten years, in cinemas nationwide (through Fathom Events). He was an Associate Professor of Percussion at Rutgers University in New Jersey from 1996-2003 and served on the WGI Indoor Percussion Task Force for eleven years. DeLucia has conducted percussion clinics and workshops in 43 states and six countries. Dennis DeLucia served as the narrator on two DVDs for the Percussive Arts Society – The Historic Drummer’s Heritage Concert and The Rudiment Project – and Ultimate Drum Lessons: Hand Technique and Rudiments for Hudson Music. In 2013, he recorded a series of percussion instructional video apps released by DrumGuru.com. DeLucia has judged band competitions since 1985 and WGI Indoor Percussion Championships since 1995. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Rene and daughter Chelsea. Dennis DeLucia Curriculum Vitae General / Teacher / Arranger / Clinician / Adjudicator Born in Bergenfield, New Jersey, United States of America, January 31, 1944. Began drumming in 1955 under the tutelage of Dr. Bernard Baggs and Don Angelica in the Bergenfield School District. Graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1962. Marched in the Dumont Police Cadets Drum & Bugle corps for just one year (where he studied with Bobby Thompson, and met Bobby Hoffman, who would join him on the staff of the Bayonne Bridgemen in 1976). Studied Economics (major) and Psychology and Comparative Theology (minors) in college. Graduated from Upsala College (East Orange, NJ) in 1966. Self-taught drumset player and marching percussion arranger. Served almost three years in the “Hellcats” Drum and Bugle Corps at West Point (1966-1969). During this time, taught the Pacers drum corps from Poughkeepsie, NY. Began arranging for the Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps (Hawthorne, NJ) drumline in 1970. The corps placed tenth during DCI’s First World Championship in 1972 in Whitewater, WI. Continued to teach Muchachos until 1975. Taught and arranged the Bridgemen (Bayonne, NJ – junior corps) from 1976-1984. Taught and arranged for Sunrisers (Long Island, NY – senior corps) from 1976-1983. In 1981, three of his drumlines (Bayonne Bridgemen/DCI Open Class, Fantasia III/DCI Class A, and Sunrisers/Drum Corps Associates) won “High Drums,” giving DeLucia the only “Triple Crown” in drum corps history. Published his first book Building a Championship Drumline (Hal Leonard) in 1982. Taught and arranged the Caballeros (Hawthorne, NJ – senior corps) from 1984-1995. Taught and arranged Star of Indiana (Bloomington, IN) from 1985-1989. Served as Program Coordinator for the Crossmen (Philadelphia, PA) from 1990-1994. Inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (1990). Inducted into the Drum Corps International (DCI) Hall of Fame (1991). Began teaching and arranging for numerous high school bands (1994 - present). Inducted into his hometown Bergenfield (NJ) Hall of Fame (1995). Curriculum Vitae: Dennis DeLucia Page 2 Published his second book Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion (Row-Loff) in 1995. Served as Associate Professor of Percussion at at Rutgers University (1996-2003), teaching and arranging for the Rutgers University Marching Band. Published his third book The Drummer’s Daily Drill (Row-Loff) in 1998. Began serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the PASIC Marching Percussion Festival in Columbus, Ohio in 1999. He continues to be the “voice” of this event. Collaborated on Yamaha’s Marching Percussion Essentials (2002 - present). Narrated the DVD The Historic Drummer’s Heritage Concert for the Percussive Arts Society (2002). He also narrated their DVD The Rudiment Project. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Sabian Cymbals (2004). Taught and arranged the Bridgemen Alumni Corps (Bayonne, NJ) from 2005-present. Inducted into the Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion Hall of Fame (2006). Inducted into the New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame (2007). Received the “Outstanding Service Award” from the Percussive Arts Society (2008) for his contributions to the PAS Marching Percussion Festival. Narrated the DVD Ultimate Drum Lessons: Hand Technique and Rudiments (Hudson Music) in 2012. Created instructional apps for DrumGuru.com. Serves as educational consultant/clinician/endorsee for Yamaha Corporation of America, Sabian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Pro-Mark drumsticks, and Row-Loff Productions. Dennis DeLucia 200 Willow Drive Little Silver, NJ 07739-1538 Phone # (732) 842-6755 - home Phone # (732) 221-0216 - cell E-mail <[email protected]> Dennis DeLucia Achievements ... taught and arranged for these Drum Corps and Bands: Bridgemen, Bayonne, NJ [1976-1984] Bridgemen Alumni Corps [2005-present] Caballeros, Hawthorne, NJ [1984-1995] Crossmen, Philadelphia, PA [1990-1994: Program Coordinator] Muchachos, Hawthorne, NJ [1970-1975] Piscataway High School, NJ, among other high schools [1994-present] Rutgers University Band, Piscataway, NJ [1996-2006] Star of Indiana, Bloomington, IN. [1985-1989] Sunrisers, Long Island, NY [1976-1983] ... was inducted into these Halls of Fame and received these honors: Bergenfield, NJ Hall of Fame [1995] Dennis’ hometown Drum Corps International Hall of Fame [1991] New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame [2007] Percussive Arts Society “Outstanding Service Award” [2008] SABIAN Cymbals Lifetime Achievement Award [2004] WGI Percussion Hall of Fame [2006] World Drum Corps Hall of Fame [1990] ... published these books: “Building a Championship Drumline” [Hal Leonard, 1982] “Dennis DeLucia’s Percussion Discussion” [Row-Loff, 1995] “The Drummer’s Daily Drill” [Row-Loff, 1998] “Marching Percussion Essentials” [Yamaha Corp., 2002-present; collaboration] ... was involved in these videos: “The Historic Drummers Heritage Concert” [PAS.org] “The Rudiment Project” [PAS.org] “Ultimate Drum Lessons: Hand Technique and Rudiments” [HudsonMusic.com] “Dennis DeLucia: Instructional Apps” [drumguru.com] ...endorses and consults for these companies: Pro-Mark drumsticks Remo drumheads Row-Loff Productions Sabian cymbals Yamaha Corporation of America Leigh Howard Stevens 21 South Riverside Drive Shark River Hills New Jersey 07753 Phone/Phax: 732-776-6008 September 2, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: It was with some surprise and embarrassment that I recently became aware that Dennis Delucia had not already been elected to the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. I was under the naive impression that Dennis’s contribution and influence in music performance and education had been recognized by every percussion and marching organization in the world. Five have, but PAS hasn’t. While he is most widely known for his on-going notoriety and contribution to the marching area, his real gift, in my opinion, is as a general music educator. For this reason, I hire Dennis to conduct a workshop for my LHS Summer Marimba Seminars whenever the schedule permits. His presentation for my marimba students is never about “marching” percussion, and sometimes, not even about music! With confidence, you can arrange for Dennis to address a group of real estate developers, computer programmers, or classical marimbists; give him a few days to think and plan, and you will be rewarded with a charismatic, highly informative presentation -- tailored for that group. They will hear something new and original about learning, listening, life, musical “prejudice”, or a host
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