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Feb 1: March 13th: Texas Hold 'Em Tournament in Wilsonville.  Click HERE for more info.   

Jan 15: Updated Schedule POSTED. 

Dec 7: First camp on Dec 5/6 was held and was a great success!

Nov 25: OC Launches new Web Experience for 2010!

Nov 11: AUDITION CAMP SCHEDULE POSTED! December 5th/6th (Brass/Percussion) and December 6th (Guard) at N. Marion Middle School.

Nov 11: Check out our new GUARD PAGE AND VIDEO.

Nov 8: Oregon Crusaders is pleased to announce the 2010 staff, including Todd Zimbelman (Program Coordinator), Angie Caceres (Guard Caption Head), JC Caceres (Visual Designer), Jeff Bush (Percussion Caption Head), Travis Moddison (Brass Caption Head) and Dylan Thompson (Visual Caption Head).

Nov 1: Audition Camp: December 5 and 6. Members, please make sure to complete the online form on the members page to receive information about our up-coming camps.

Oct 1: Thanks to the Regional Arts and Culture Council for their generous support of the Oregon Crusaders. See the Press Release.

Sept 15: Congratulations to our 2009 award recipients, including our Crusader of the Year Brian Beck.

Aug 15: Congratulations to the Oregon Crusaders on another successful year! 6 consecutive years as DCI Finalists.

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February 4th, 2010:  January Camp report

The direction and momentum that was established from the Audition camp continued through this first camp of 2010. There is a sense among all that were there that this will be a very special year for the Oregon Crusaders.  With brass and percussion sections nearly full, the corps performed about 5 minutes of the opener and ballad to a crowd of nearly 60 parents, supporters and staff outdoors. The guard also got into the act by performing some guard work in the opener.  With a nearly 60% vet base and some very good new players in the brass line, the sound is very mature for this time of year.

The purpose and intensity of the members was evident, as they appear to be on a mission this year - to take the Oregon Crusaders to a new level of performance excellence.

Another highlight of the camp was a leadership workshop led by Board President, Dr. Phil Marshall.

The Oregon Crusaders would like to thank the volunteers, parents, and staff for putting on a great camp.

There are still a few openings for select Brass and Percussion and Color Guard.  If interested, please register online here or contact director@oregoncrusaders.org.

January 16th, 2010:  New Color Guard instructional videos posted.  Color Guard Auditioners and Members, you need to check these out!

Report any web site issues or suggestions to drphil@oregoncrusaders.org.