Many locals in White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps

Posted 11 August 2024 at 9:17 pm

Group based in Rochester places 2nd at championship in Indianapolis

Provided photos: Pictured from left to right in front row – Kara Brown (Colorguard Instructor), Melissa Jaeger (Colorguard Instructor), Kaela Grosslinger (alumnus), Tiffany Organisciak (Front Ensemble Instructor) and Kyla Leno-Denise (Assistant Director). Back row: Tim Moshier (Drill Designer), Molly Jaeger (Colorguard Instructor), Matthew Jaeger (Director), Riley Tompkins (Student), Raymond Jones (Visual Instructor), Michael Denise (Battery Percussion Instructor), Joey Organisciak (Music Composer/Arranger).

Press Release, White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps

Two students from Orleans County competed with the White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps of Rochester for championship competition in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Two students from Orleans County are in the White Sabers, including Riley Tompkins if Medina, left, and Jason Anstey of Albion.

Jason Anstey is a recent graduate of Albion, and Riley Tompkins is entering his senior year at Medina. Jason played trumpet and Riley was in the drumline on Tenors.

Both won awards at the banquet. Riley Tompkins won an award for most improved in the drumline and Jason Anstey won Best Rookie for visual.

Kaela Groslinger, a graduate of Medina, also participated in the competition as a member of the Colorguard.

The Corps placed 2nd in their class and received awards for High Brass and General Effect at Indianapolis. The White Sabers are a drum corps that rehearse and compete on weekends during the spring and summer.

They traveled all around New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for competitions and shows before competing at the first Drum Corp International all age class world championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Many staff members from the Medina Mustang Marching Band instruct the White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps including Matthew Jaeger, Kyla Leno-Denise, Melissa Jaeger, Kara Brown, Molly Jaeger, Tiffany Organisciak, Michael Denise, Raymond Jones, Tim Moshier, and Joey Organisciak.