​Willie Careri
virtual profile
© 2015 by Willie Careri
ABOUT ME
Marching Experience
- East Stroudsburg High School North 2011
"Cirque Du Soleil" - Baritone
- East Stroudsburg High School North 2012
"Music of Russia" - Baritone
- East Stroudsburg High School North 2013
"From Dark to Light" - Baritone
- East Stroudsburg High School North 2014
"Music of Hollsinger" - Baritone
- Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps 2014
"Pay it Forward" - Baritone
Drill Writing Experience
Since 2012, I have been writing drill as a professional for my high school and am continuing to expand. You can find my professional website and facebook page in my "contact" section.
Inspiration
My inspiration for the shows I write on MML come from a few places but primarily I listen to a song or find an interesting video on YouTube and get in the mood and write. That's what happens 9 times out of 10.
Other Facts
- I am currently a Communications major.
- I am a euphonium player primarily and play on a Besson Sovereign.
- Some of my favorite current bands include AJR, Blink-182, Death Cab for Cutie, Foo Fighters, Four Year Strong, One Ok Rock, Reel Big Fish, Streetlight Manifesto, and The Used
MICRO MARCHING
These Members Helped Me Get To Where I Am Now:
- Keenan Burton - Vincent Pezza
- LKendrick - Sam Doss
- Will Panter - Gush
- Bryan LaHaise - Justin Altrogge
- Dalton Bates16 - Starfruit1
These Members Are Some Of My Favorite On MML:
- pedazos - Craig Juergens
- tellz - Keenan Burton
- Adrian Caswell - Fran
- LKendrick - Jason Schmidt
Here Are Some Members I Have Mentored:
- Starfruit1 - Taylyn Anastasia
- Bre Monroe - Fredthebeast
Competition Judge/Host Experience
- Brass Block Challenge (Host) - Southwind Invitational (2-time Judge)
- Westfall Premiere Competition (Host) - Pursuit of Excellent Competition (Judge)
- Year of the Champion Competition (Host)
- Westfall Inspirational (3-time Host)
- Southwind Westfall Invitational (2-time Co-Host)
Competition Participation
- Brass Block Bash (1st in Division / 4th Overall / Best Entertainment Award / 94.05)
- Music on the Riverfront (1st in Division / Outstanding Creativity / General Effect / Brass / Hornline / Crowd Appeal / 78.5)
- Brass Block Tournament (1st in Division / 91.20)
- League of Extraordinary Writers (First in Division / 87.00)
- Stars in the Atlantic (1st in Division / Best Brass Block / General Effect / Visual / Creativity / Flow / 87.7)
- COFT Indy (6th Overall / 82.00)
- COFT New Orleans (13th Overall / 81.00)
- COFT Philadelphia (12th Overall / 85.30)
- COFT Cleveland (10th Overall / 81.75)
- COFT Tallahassee (10th Overall / 74.15)
Shows That Were "Top Of The Month":
- Sometimes... (#15 May 2013)
- Looking for Alaska (#26 May 2013)
- Sadie Hawkins Dance (#16 June 2013)
- One Year (#7 September 2013)
- Winnie the Pooh (#2 April 2014)
- Guess Who? (#9 December 2014)
- In My Arms (#4 January 2015)
- For3ver (#9 September 2015)
- Above and Beyond 1.0 (#30 September 2015)
- Above and Beyond 2.0 (#20 October 2015)
Drum Corps
Favorite Drum Corps Shows:
- Jersey Surf (2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015)
- Boston Crusaders (2000 / 2009 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015)
- Bluecoats (2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015)
- Blue Knights (2011 / 2012 / 2014 / 2015)
- Blue Stars (2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2014)
- Cavaliers (1995 / 2000 / 2002 / 2004 / 2008 / 2010 / 2011)
- Madison Scouts (1988 / 2009 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014)
- Phantom Regiment (2003 / 2008 / 2010 / 2011 / 2013)
- Velvet Knights (1988 / 1992 / 1993 / 2010)
and soooo many others. This is just to name a few.
Current Projects
Willie Careri Drill Design
The official website for my drill design business that features samples of my drill, my full length bio, my contact information, and more.
Corps Writers International
A drum corps website and blog that launched before the 2015 DCI Summer Tour. We blog major DCI events, post scores, photos, videos, corps member interviews, and more!
Micro Marching Interviews
I have interviewed many members on MML and they can be found in the hall of fame.