The 1986 Repertoire:

 

Dixie
That Cat is High
Sweet Georgia Brown
High On a Hill
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
God Must Be Tryin' to Tell You Something

 

 

 

from the 1986 DCI Championships program

 

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA

 

Program

For the Spirit of Atlanta, Southern music and blues make a statement. The corps' impressive horn line is well suited to perform the wailing of blues and the quick riffs of jazz with equal skill, drawing attention to the emotions of the music.

 

Over the past 10 years, the group has been known for several songs, including the ever-popular "Georgia On My Mind." That song is a part of a medley in the show opener to bring back memories of years past with this award-winning drum corps.

 

In addition, this year's show includes musical variations on "Sweet Georgia Brown," giving the 128 members a new challenge to play laid-back music with precision and fluidity.

 

Ending the show with familiar gospel music, gives Spirit the chance to fully involve the fans in a hand-clapping, emotional interchange.

 

The corps' top-ranked color guard interprets the music with grace, departing from the traditional use of rifles and flags to perform challenging choreography.

 

For Spirit, the drum corps performance is an extension of Southern tradition and charm.

 

 

Corps Director:

Freddy Martin

1843 Memorial Drive S.E.

Atlanta, GA 30317

Instructors:

Program Director:

Tam Easterwood

Visual:

John Armstrong

Brad Caraway

Tommy Maddox

DeeDee Nolin

Auxiliary:

Scott Chandler

Lori Clark

Brass Arranger:

Robert Smith

Brass:

Bruce Fisher

Freddy Martin

Rod Purvis

Percussion:

Mike Back

Leon Burdette

Glen Carter

David Coheley

Randy Wickstrom

Show Designer:

Sal Salas

Repertoire:

Spirit Medley

That Cat is High

Sweet Georgia Brown

Precious Lord/Take My Hand

Free at Last