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2022 Jim Ott Memorial Scholarship Winner

The Jim Ott National Scholarship for 2022 was awarded to Matthew Sarmiento of the Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps from Diamond Bar, CA, during the 2022 Drum Corps International Championships in Indianapolis, IN.

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S.O.M.E. Grant to Children’s Museum of Stockton

Sponsors of Musical Enrichment Board member Bob Machado (2nd from left) presented a check for $10,000 to the Children’s Museum of Stockton to expand their music training program for children!

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SOME Bestows $5,000 to Mandarins of Sacramento

S.O.M.E. is pleased to bestow a Grant of $5,000 to the Mandarins Music Academy, a division of the Mandarin’s of Sacramento, Inc., a non-profit corporation, to assist the Music Academy in the purchase new instruments for their youth members. The … Continue reading

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2021 Jim Ott Memorial Scholarship Winner

The Jim Ott National Scholarship for 2021 was awarded to Brayden Farris of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps from Casper, WY, during the 2021 Drum Corps International Championships in Indianapolis, IN.

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SOME Grants BD Performing Arts $10,000

S.O.M.E. is pleased to announce the award of a Grant of $10,000 to BD Performing Arts, the parent organization of the 19 time Drum Corps International Champion Drum & Bugle Corps, the Blue Devils. BD Performing Arts permanently enriches the … Continue reading

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2021 Jim Ott Scholarship

The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment are pleased to announce the availability of the $3,000 Jim Ott Scholarship for 2021. If you’d like to apply, please visit: http://www.someinc.com/scholarships/.

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SOME Grants $1,000 to Each Stockton Unified School District High School

SOME Directors Bob Machado and Jack Wilkinson present a $4,000 Grant check to Stockton Unified School District representatives. The Grant will be evenly divided ($1,000) to each of the four Stockton High Schools: Stagg High School, Franklin High School, Edison … Continue reading

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2015 NorCal Classic Shows!

This year, there will be two great Drum & Bugle Corps shows in Sacramento … the Moonlight Classic, sponsored by the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment, and the Capital Classic, sponsored by the Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps. The Moonlight Classic … Continue reading

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New Golf Tournament Date!

S.O.M.E. has had to change the date of the annual Golf Tournament. Please note the new date of Friday, October 4th! You may download the new registration flyer on the

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S.O.M.E. Director Jeff DeMello Interviewed by Comcast

STOCKTON, CA – May 29, 2013 – Today, S.O.M.E. Board Member Jeff DeMello was interviewed by Comcast’s Steve Swatt. Jeff gave an overview of the mission of S.O.M.E., along with advertising the upcoming Moonlight Classic Drum & Bugle Corps show, … Continue reading

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S.O.M.E. Bestows Grant to Sunflower Presents

STOCKTON, CA – April 11, 2013 – In keeping with it’s mission of supporting local music organizations and the performing arts, the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment has selected Stockton based Sunflower Presents to receive a $500 Grant to support their … Continue reading

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S.O.M.E. Bestows Grant to Rosemont High School Band

ROSEMONT, CA – April 1, 2013 – “This isn’t an ‘April’s Fool’ joke!”, stated Jeff DeMello, as he presented a $500 Grant check to Rosemont High School’s Music Director, Robin Wilmer during a RHS Band rehearsal. “We are happy to … Continue reading

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S.O.M.E. Bestows Grant to Jim Ott Brass Ensemble

STOCKTON, CA – To start off 2013 with “a bang”, the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment have unanimously voted to bestow a $1,500 grant to the Jim Ott Brass Ensemble of Stockton, CA. “We are happy to support another great San … Continue reading

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Sign Up for 2013 Golf Tournament!

We have released the entry form for the S.O.M.E. Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held August 23, 2013 at the Oakmore Golf Course. For the entry form, go to the Golf page.

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2013 Golf Tournament Announced

The date for the annual S.O.M.E. Golf Tournament fundraiser has been finalized. Please save the date: August 23rd, 2012. The registration form will be available soon!

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2013 Board of Directors Election

The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment has elected their Board of Directors for 2013. Returning as President is Mike Canote. The new Vice President is Bob Machado. Jeff DeMello is the newly elected Treasurer, and Rick Caccam returns as Secretary. Directors … Continue reading

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2013 Moonlight Classic Line Up

The lineup of Drum & Bugle Corps performing at the 34th Moonlight Classic is now available on the Moonlight Classic webpage.  The show will be held on June 23rd 2013. Returning for 2013 are all of the local corps, including the … Continue reading

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A Silver Lining …

After the 2012 Moonlight Classic was suspended due to the lights not coming on, the remaining corps were gracious enough to each do a “Parking Lot” performance of their shows, where the fans could not only hear the music, but … Continue reading

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News Coverage of Moonlight Classic

Follow news coverage of the 2012 Moonlight Classic: Z Events Vacaville Reporter Sacramento News & Review Sacramento 365 News 10 Fox 40 Sacramento Bee Comcast – below

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Phantom Regiment Clinic at Moonlight Classic

The Drum Corps International Champion Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps will be presenting a clinic prior to the Moonlight Classic, on June 24th, 2012. Both the clinic and the Moonlight Classic will be held at our new home at … Continue reading

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