We are pleased to announce a new DLOFDC corps, the Rochester Lightning, based out of Rochester, NY.

The Lightning is in its first season in the DLOFDC, and is pleased to introduce its pilot show.

The 2006 show pays tribute to one of the greatest progressive metal bands out there, Dream Theater. The show is based on DT's popular concept album, "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence". The show's score was arranged entirely by the staff.

The concept of "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" is centered around various states of mind. The corps conveys these motifs with stunning visuals and high-energy brass and percussion arrangements, not to mention some odd-time signatures in the mix! Then again, with Dream Theater, what else is new?

There are, of course, 6 movements to this show. We have changed the names from the actual album tracks to protect copyright laws. They are as follows:

I. Anticipation
II. Elation
III. Confusion
IV. Chaos
V. Serenity
VI. Euphoria

Get ready for the drum corps show of a lifetime!

Good luck the the Lightning this season!

Thanks, man!

LIGHTNING NEWS

Top Story: 6D0IT Score Currently Undergoing Tweaking
The "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" score is currently undergoing some tweaking, mainly to make the score more energetic and fitting towards the original music. It'll take some time, but rest assured, the results will be phenomenal! Ready for the best part? Dream Theater's very own John Petrucci (guitars), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and Mike Portnoy (drums) are assisting in the tweaking! Talk about more energy!


Endorsements
The Lightning is proud to announce their endorsements for the 2006 season:

King
Yamaha
Evans
Zildjian
Vic Firth
Innovative Percussion
XLR
Stanbury
The Band Hall


2006 Equipment
The Lightning will be performing with the following equipment this season:

Horns: King
Drums: Yamaha
Drumheads: Evans
Cymbals: Zildjian
Sticks: Vic Firth
Mallets (pit): Innovative Percussion

Uniforms provided by Stanbury

The battery will be marching all Yamaha equipment:
Snares: 14" SFZ (with Sound Projectors)
Tenors: 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 MQ-8200 FieldCorps
Basses: 28, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18 MB-8200 FieldCorps (with Rim Savers)
Carriers: FieldCorps Alumi-Vest

Evans heads:
Snares: Top-MX White, Bottom-MS3 Clear
Tenors: MS Clear
Basses: MX2 White

Vic Firth sticks:
Snares: SJQ Jeff Queen Signature
Tenors: MT1A-S
Basses: MBH Series

All drums have custom "Lightning" wrap made by XLR.

The pit will be playing various Innovative Percussion mallets.

Flags provided by The Band Hall.


Well, that wraps up this edition. Stay tuned!

Thanks, Best of luck to you too!


Thank you
Corps Director

The Connecticut Yanks wish you the best of luck this season.Cool show by the way.Very creative

Thanks a lot! Thanks to everyone as well for the nice comments!

Good luck this season! I like your web site.

Thanks a lot!