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The North Star Winter Guard circuit serves the upper Midwest and over 20 guards compete in this circuit. The Govenaires' winter guard was led by instructors Rob Thomas and Jeffrey Peterson, both long-time members of the Govenaires and the activity of color guard. The winter guard performed a show to the music of DeVotchka, and all of the 12 members had input into the design of the show.

When discussing the idea to compete as a winter guard, Rob Thomas said, "We had such a great season during the summer that we didn't want it to end there, so Jeffrey approached me about doing a winter guard. We never went into the winter season with winning a championship as a goal, but it was nice for people to see why the Govenaires color guard have been Drum Corps Associates Class A Champions for the past four years. It felt great to get this recognition at the North Star Championships." Jeffrey Peterson stated, "We just wanted to have more reasons to get together every Sunday to spin, be with friends, and be good doing it. It's nice that for us, that all equated to a championship." The Govenaires last fielded a competitive winter guard in 2002, which also won the Independent World North Star Championship.


November 6th, 2007 - Banquet Information
As promised, 2007 Banquet information:

When: Friday, November 23rd Where: St. Peter American Legion Cost: $20.00 Time: 5:30pm - Social Hour 6:30pm - Dinner 7:00pm - Program 8:00pm - Midnight - Entertainment/ Karaoke Meal: "All American Fare" Meat (roast beef and other options) Vegetarian options will be available Mashed Potatoes Salads Deserts and more!!!

If you plan on attending banquet, please RSVP to Amber Roeker


November 5th, 2007 - 2008 Winter Guard
Govenaires return to the winter guard circuit after a 5 year absence. The guard is happy to announce that the 2008 Govenaire Winter Guard season has begun. The dues are paid, they have booked their shows and are now ready to wow the North Star Circuit in a way only the Govies can.

If you want to be a performing member of this group you must be alumni of Govenaires or marching the 2008 summer season. Their first rehearsal is December 16th. 95% of rehearsals and shows will be Sundays only. Upcoming show dates will be posted very soon.


October 31st, 2007 - Govies Annouce New Brass Arranger
The Govenaires welcome Dennis Argul as the new Brass Arranger for 2008. Dennis's Drum Corps career began in 1973 as a member of the St. Andrew's Kidets, the feeder Corps for the St. Andrew's/Bayonne Bridgemen, which he marched with through the 1981 season. In 1982 Dennis became a baritone soloist with the Harrison Bushwackers. He was a member of the Bushwackers in various roles in 1982-1983, 1986, 1987, 1992-2003, and 2005-2006. Dennis was the Brass Arranger for the Hawthorne Caballeros 2007 presentation of Carmen - 2007.

Dennis is a fulltime Music Teacher at Arts High School in Newark , NJ , the first high school of the arts in the country and works as a freelance Low Brass musician throughout the metropolitan area. Dennis also is a freelance composer and arranger, most recently receiving an award through the New Jersey Council on the Arts in composition.


October 30th, 2007 - Upcoming Events
Dates are now set for the following events:

2007 Banquet - November 23rd X-Mas Caroling - December 15th

More information will be posted as it become available.


October 8th, 2007 - Election Results
The Govenaires are pleased to announce the Administrative Staff for the 2008 season.

President - Ben Findley Treasurer - Amber Roeker Secretary - Jessica Lillo Gambling Manager - Jodie Forrey Corps Director - Ben Findley

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