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News Articles about the Bridgemen Alumni Corps & Alumni Association!

2007 Season

The Bridgemen Rock the House in Rochester!
August 31 to September 2, 2007
We finished the 2007 season with another charged-up performance at the DCA Alumni Spectacular. Beautiful weather and a determination to max out our show let us end the season on a high note.

The Bridgemen Dig Deep and Pull Out A Gem in Kingston!
August 11, 2007
“Once again, the Bridgemen, from Bayonne, New Jersey, have risen above adversity, and turned a 'nice little show in Kingston,' into a really phenomenal, and wonderful event!” stated Drum Major Jim Jordan.

Only Two Shows Left!
August 2, 2007
Brendan gets us fired up to enjoy all we can and achieve all we can in our last month of the season.

Wildwood welcomed the Bridgemen into their hearts!
July 21, 2007
The intimate setting let us cut loose and do what we do best: entertain!

Allentown: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
July 8, 2007
The 30th Anniversary of our DCI East win got us in the right frame of mind. Our down-to-Earth show was a hit with spectators as we thrilled to the audience's response! Thanks to DCI for inviting us to perform again at the 2007 DCI Eastern Classic.

Tournament of Stars lived up to its promise!
June 23, 2007
The charged-up Bridgemen and nine other corps provided a great evening of entertainment by the bay as we performed our hearts out for the audience.

The Bridgemen Make The Most of Memorial Day Weekend!
May 26 to 28, 2007
We had some hyping rehearsals and performances across this 3-day holiday stretch as we enjoyed each other's company and the great weather.

Message From The Director
May 9, 2007
Executive Director George Lavelle's message to the troops outlining our recent accomplishments and what we need for the coming months.

Serenade In Brass Show Turns Up The Intensity
April 14, 2007
Harrisburg, PA welcomed The Bridgemen into their hearts at a show we'll not soon forget. We gave a performance on stage that previewed what we'll deliver this summer!

March Rehearsal Keeps The Momentum Building
March 11, 2007
The Bridgemen worked hard to bring all the pieces together in preparation for our upcoming performances.

Report from the February Rehearsal:
Smile! You're Listening to the Bridgemen
February 11, 2007
We took a step forward as drill basics sparkled, our music program leaped ahead, and we cleaned our show in preparation for the 2007 season.

This Is Only January!?
January 13 to 14, 2007
The 2007 Bridgemen lived up to our potential at camp weekend. We learned more of our new show, had a blast with friends, and had a successful fundraiser!

December 10th Rehearsal Was Our Bridgemen Christmas Present!
December 10, 2006
Drums, horns, and guard worked hard to close out 2006, setting us up for an awesome season ahead! With our demanding opener under our belts, we're sittin' pretty.

Beefsteak Dinner and Rehearsal Weekend Pile On The Good Times!
November 11 to 12, 2006
Our Beefsteak Fundraiser on Saturday had a GREAT turnout and brought us together for some laughs and a great meal. Then at our rehearsal on November 12th, we made progress learning our challenging new show for 2007. Plus read about our 2007 musical selections.

Halloween Paaaaaarty at the haunted Yacht Club!
October 27, 2006
Veterans and family partied the night away to celebrate Halloween in Bridgemen style. One thing we know how to do is have a good time wherever we go!

Open House Launches the New Season!
October 14 to 15, 2006
The 2007 edition of The Bridgemen began with a great Open House, a productive first rehearsal, and a fun parade in our hometown. This promises to be our most ambitious and strongest Bridgemen Alumni Corps yet.

2006 Season

The Unstoppable Alumni Corps!!
September 9, 2006
Check out the recap of the 2006 season submitted by Rick Hagey.

Bridgemen Spectacular on Labor Day Weekend!!
September 1 to 3, 2006
Drum Corps Associates Alumni Spectacular - Labor Day Weekend 2006 - Tropical storm Ernesto was wreaking havoc with the Eastern seaboard and Rochester saw its fair share of rain and wind. Nonetheless, the Bridgemen Drum & Bugle Corps of Bayonne, NJ were determined to do a great job of performing.

Bridgemen Alumni Corps had a GREAT performance and a GREAT, receptive audience in Allentown, PA!
August 5, 2006
The night seemed to end too quickly for us, but we'll savor our memories of the day for a long time to come. We surpassed the sum of our parts and showcased the Bridgemen attitude: focusing on doing our best and giving our all in a spirited performance.

Bridgemen Color Guard Has Special Connection!
August 1, 2006
Performing with the Jersey Surf kids in Wildwood gave the Bridgemen a first hand look at how how hard these kids work and how dedicated they are to what they do. Read about how the Bridgemen Color Guard is helping them on their journey.

Wildwood Weekend Was A Lovefest With the Audience!!
July 15, 2006
This is what an entertaining Drum Corps does: they give you goose bumps and make you happy.

Bridgeport: Veni, Vidi, Vici!
July 1, 2006
The feeling was unanimous that the performance had been everything we wanted it to be. Now, the addiction to performing has fully returned, and there is already a little sadness that only three shows remain this season.

Tournament of Stars Featured an Emotional SLAP DOWN Performance by The Bridgemen!!!
June 10, 2006
It was a VERY good day to a Bridgemen member. We ran off the field, waving to the crowd: pleased with ourselves for delivering a heartfelt, emotional performance. And also for making all Bridgemen who came before us proud.

Memorial Day Weekend Brought Out the Best in the Bridgemen!!!
May 27 to May 29, 2006
George thanked us for our contribution to making Memorial Day 2006 such a success for the Bridgemen and for all we'd given to the city of Bayonne. It was a GREAT day to kick things up a notch and soak in the appreciation of the crowds!

We Learned Most of Our Drill at April 23rd Rehearsal!
April 23, 2006
All in all, it was a REALLY good day for the corps, not only for the progress we made, but for the good time we had while moving our show forward. John Riccardi commented, “I'm really PSYCHED at how the corps is enthusiastic about our visual show.

April 9th Rehearsal Introduced Drill Sets!
Apri 9, 2006
Nancy Ducharme commented, “The corps turned the corner on Sunday - you could see it on everyone's faces by the end of the day - very tired, but with GREAT satisfaction. The energy and enthusiam was amazing.

St. Pat's Parade in Bayonne Came Alive With The Bridgemen!!!
March 19, 2006
We all put up with what Mother Nature threw at us because we love each other's company and believe in what we're achieving in this organization. It just goes to prove what determined Bridgemen can accomplish!

March 12th Rehearsal Kicked Things Up a Notch!
March 12, 2006
We gel together for a common belief in what this group can accomplish as performers and friends to each other. We strive to live up to the hopes of our founders and instructors through the years. These dreamers, both living and present, have taught us to dig deep to showcase the showmanship and vitality of the Bridgemen.

The Bridgemen Family Mourn the Loss of Msgr. Joseph J. Donovan
January 27, 2006
Monsignor Joseph J. Donovan passed away Friday. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes in 1964 to bring about a Catholic Youth Organization in his parish. 1965 was a memorable year for Bayonne as a new musical entity was born and flourished for years to come.

January 2nd Rehearsal Kept Up The Progress!
January 22, 2006
We came down to rehearsal today to push our potential. The more we improve now, the more we can handle later on. We're committed to move this show forward and keep pushing what we can achieve. We know we'll have a memorably entertaining show ready to unleash on the drum corps community in a few months!

January 8th Rehearsal Gets the New Year Off To A Great Start!
January 8, 2006
We were all pleased at the progress we made in so short of a time. After all, we each bring a lot of experience to the table and gel together well.
Plus read about guard rehearsal from Kelly's perspective!

November Rehearsal a Huge Success!!
November 14, 2005
People from all over the country came and took part. It was impressive to hear all the years of drum corps experience in the room. The Corps was introduced to some of its new staff members and then proceeded to break out and learn new routines.

Bridgemen Alumni at DCI Eastern Classic!!
October 26, 2005
The Bridgemen Organization is pleased to announce an agreement with Drum Corps International to perform at DCI's Eastern Classic on Saturday night, August 5th 2006.

40th Anniversary Reunion & October Rehearsal Were a Blast!!
October 8 & October 9, 2005
A memorable gala with friends and family was highlighted by a performance by the Bridgemen Mini Corps. The next day brought us together for our first full corps rehearsal of the new season.

Bridgemen Open House Plots the Course for 2006
September 24, 2005
It's the payoff that we're here for: an appreciative crowd in the stands, some who remember our glory days and some who are new to our show style. The Bridgemen embodied a reckless commitment to entertainment that will make converts of anyone.