2023 Jim Ott High Brass Award

S.O.M.E. Board members Rick Caccam, Mike Canote, and Jeff DeMello present the 2023 Jim Ott Memorial High Brass award to the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps at the 2023 Drum Corps International Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Jim Ott Scholarship Increased

The Board of Directors of the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment have raised the annual Jim Ott Memorial Scholarship to $5,000, up from the previous $3,000.

The Jim Ott Scholarship is a national scholarship offered by SOME to members of the Drum & Bugle Corps activity. It is named after Jim Ott, who was a nationally known brass arranger for several different Drum & Bugle Corps including the Stockton Commodores, Concord Blue Devils, and Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps. It is presented each year at the Drum Corps International Championships.

To apply for the Jim Ott Scholarship, select “Jim Ott Scholarship” from the menu and follow the instructions.

Jim Ott

Jim Ott

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2022 Jim Ott High Brass Trophy – Blue Devils

Congratulations to the Blue Devils from Concord, CA!!! They are the recipients of the Sponsor of Musical Enrichment’s 2022 Jim Ott Brass award!

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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 Sacramento Mandarins’ mission is to transform the lives of youth through performing arts, and continues to drive the progress of their organization. They celebrate and embrace diversity in all of its forms including gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic diversity. They believe that everyone brings their individual identity AND unites to create amazing musical ensembles.

In 1963, during a time of heightened discrimination, the Sacramento Mandarins (then Ye Wah) was formed to provide Chinese-American youth with a performing arts activity. As the world changed, so did the Mandarins, first opening up to members of Asian descent and now to people of all backgrounds. Today, we are proud to be one of the most inclusive and diverse organizations in the activity.

The Mandarins provides the ideal balance of education, family values, personal time, and the blending of Asian traditions with drum corps. They are committed to the growth of the lives of young people through youth development and performance excellence while providing enjoyment for the Sacramento community and audiences worldwide.

In addition to the Mandarins Music Academy, the Mandarins organization also fields the Drum Corps International World Class member the Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps, as well as Mandarins Entertainment.

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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 lives of young people through a commitment to youth development and performance excellence, while providing enjoyment for our local community and audiences worldwide.

Music and the performing arts connect youth with their culture through a common language crossing generational, social, and racial barriers. The activities that a young person pursues influences the type of person he or she becomes. The experience that comes with participation in a performing arts organization builds discipline, character, pride, and self-confidence at a crucial age and forms the springboard to even greater achievements in adulthood.

BDPA supports 7 performing arts groups: three Drum & Bugle Corps (of different age ranges), Diablo Wind Symphony, RCC Indoor Percusstion, BD International, and the Blue Devils Special Needs guard.

The Blue Devils have also won the High Brass caption of DCI, along with the prestigious Jim Ott Trophy for Excellence in Brass, 23 times in its competitive history.

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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

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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 High School, and Chavez High School, to enable the Music Departments to purchase much needed supplies.

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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 will be held on Sunday, June 21st at the beautiful Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College. Corps performing at the Moonlight Classic include: Blue Devils – Concord, CA, Blue Devils B – Concord, CA, Blue Devils C – Concord, CA, Blue Knights – Denver, CO, Golden Empire – Bakersfield, CA, Mandarins – Sacramento, CA, Pacific Crest – Diamond Bar, CA, Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL, Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA, and the Vanguard Cadets – Santa Clara, CA. There will be both Reserved and General Admission seating.

The Capital Classic will be held on Sunday, July 5th at Monterey Trail High School Stadium. Corps performing at the Capital Classic include: Blue Devils B – Concord, CA, Blue Devils C – Concord, CA, Golden Empire – Bakersfield, CA, Incognito – Garden Grove, CA, Mandarins – Sacramento, CA, and the Vanguard Cadets – Santa Clara, CA. As always, there will be both VIP and General Admission seating.

For the first time, you will be able to purchase tickets for either show, or BOTH shows as a package and save $$$! There will be a Reserved/VIP Bundle, which will include Reserved tickets for the Moonlight Classic AND VIP tickets for the Capital Classic, or a General Admission Bundle, which will include General Admission tickets for both shows.

Tickets are for sale on the Moonlight Classic page.

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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, CAMay 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, to be held at 6pm on June 23rd at the beautiful Hornet Stadium at Sacramento State University.

Tickets are available through the Moonlight Classic web page.

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

STOCKTON, CAApril 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 programs.

Sunflower Presents receives a $500 Grant Check from Sponsors of Musical Enrichment.

The Board Members from Sunflower Presents receive a $500 Grant Check from the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment.
From Sunflower: Joanne Waters, President; Dennis Burtt, Board Member; Jamie Davis, Treasurer; Donna Eriksen, Past President; and from S.O.M.E.: Jeff DeMello.

Sunflower Presents is a California, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which provides live entertainment to the confined and disabled, helps them re-establish contacts with the outside community and nurtures their individual worth. Founded by Marian Jacobs and Marilyn Robertson in 1977, Sunflower Presents continues the founders tradition of bringing the arts to those less fortunate in San Joaquin County. For more information, see sunflowerpresents.org

The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment is a non-profit California corporation founded in 1978 for the purpose of supporting local music organizations and the performing arts on a continuing basis. 100% of all funds raised by this organization are reinvested in the local community. Since its inception in 1978, S.O.M.E. has granted over $2,500,000 to over one hundred deserving groups and individuals.

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

ROSEMONT, CAApril 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 support another great performing arts group.”, states Jeff DeMello, CFO of S.O.M.E. Among the cheers of the RHS Band, Ms. Wilmer gladly accepted the grant check on behalf of the Rosemont High School Band Boosters.

The Rosemont High School Instrumental Music Program is composed of dedicated, enthusiastic, respectful musicians striving for the highest standards of musical excellence. Every effort is made to create a culture where lasting self-esteem is achieved through real accomplishment. Each member performs as part of a unit. The cohesiveness of each ensemble — whether it is the string orchestra, symphonic band, concert band, marching band, color guard, winter guard or winter percussion — serves to define a unique, familial group where bonds of loyalty and caring are commonly expressed through words and actions. Students who participate in more than one ensemble will find their musical acumen matures more quickly, so that is encouraged. Within each ensemble, individuals have the opportunity to generate their own excitement and enthusiasm. They do this while developing talents, skills and character that will contribute to each group’s strengths and capabilities. This in turn dramatically increases a student’s prospects for personal success, both academically and socially, now and in the years ahead.

Rosemont High School also assisted S.O.M.E. in 2012 by providing a housing and rehearsal site for the National Champion Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, who performed at the 2012 Moonlight Classic, sponsored by S.O.M.E. And, in addition, a number of Rosemont HS Band members “gave back to the community” and donated their free time to assist in running the Moonlight Classic.

“We look forward to continuing our great relationship with the Rosemont High School Band Program”, says Mike Canote, President of S.O.M.E. “as well as other Central Valley music organizations.

The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment is a non-profit California corporation founded in 1978 for the purpose of supporting local music organizations and the performing arts on a continuing basis. 100% of all funds raised by this organization are reinvested in the local community. Since its inception in 1978, S.O.M.E. has granted over $2,500,000 to over one hundred deserving groups and individuals.

Rosemont High School Band Director Robin Wilmer accepts $500 Grant check from S.O.M.E.'s Jeff DeMello.

Rosemont High School Music Director Robin Wilmer accepts $500 Grant check from S.O.M.E.’s Jeff DeMello.

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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.

Jim Ott Brass Ensemble receives $1,500 Grant check from the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment.

Jim Ott Brass Ensemble receives $1,500 Grant check from the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment.

“We are happy to support another great San Joaquin Valley performing arts group.”, states Mike Canote, President of SOME. “In the short time that they have been in existence, they have well represented the music of Jim Ott, the City of Stockton, and the Drum Corps activity.”

The Jim Ott Brass Ensemble (JOBE) was started in 2011 by Bonnie Ott Thompson (sister of Jim Ott), Roy Perez, and Bill Collins. They have performed as “gate entertainment” for numerous Oakland Raiders games, as well as performing at many Stockton venues, including the Asparagus Festival, Friday Night in Lincoln Center, Music in the Park, and local parades and drum corps shows. JOBE was formed to honor the memory of Jim Ott, a talented Stockton composer who died in an automobile accident in the early ’80s. Jim’s extensive music library was resurrected by his wife Maggie, who donated all of his hundreds of music charts to Jim’s sister Bonnie, so they could be played once again. “This is a labor of love for us”, said Bonnie Ott Thompson, “and I think Jim would be proud to see his music live on”.

The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment have also been fortunate to have Hal “Pops” Ott, father of Jim Ott, on our Board of Directors since our inception. “The Ott family has been instrumental (pun intended), to the Performing Arts”, states Mr. Canote.

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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 at large include Hal “Pops” Ott, John Calabrace, and Jack Wilkenson.

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2013 Moonlight Classic Line Up

Sponsors of Musical EnrichmentThe 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 Concord Blue Devils A, B, and C-Corps, the Santa Clara Vanguard, and Vanguard Cadets, Mandarins.  Also returning is Pacific Crest, from Diamond Bar, CA. Joining us again will be SoCal Dream, an all-age Drum & Bugle Corps from Huntington Beach, CA.

Touring from Ft. Mill, South Carolina, is the Carolina Crown, and from Denver, CO, the Blue Knights from Denver, CO.

Ticket information will be available in the Moonlight Classic web page.

 

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