"Crimson Dawn Of Peace" Drumline/Vanguard & "Rocky" Vanguard

Crimson Dawn of Peace DRUMLINE

Crimson Dawn of Peace VANGUARD

Rocky VANGUARD

Fife And Drum Corps Rehearsal Videos (7.17.10)

Learning The Drum Cadence

Drum Cadence (Part 2)

Rehearsing Marching Commands

Marching Commands (Part 2)

Drum Cadence In Formation

Ode To Joy and Formation

YMD Gymnastics Haka Dance

YMD Gymnastics Haka Dance from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

Latin Dance Choreography

RTE Dance - Latin Dance from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song MP3

Below is the MP3 file that the Color Guard participants can use to get familiarized with the actual Fife and Drum Corps version of the Ikeda Kayo-Kai song. The FDC may play a little bit faster than this, but this is how they will sound like playing together.

Also, the intro is much shorter than the Color Guard tutorial video music.

Thanks!

East Territory RTE Promotional Video

You still have time to sign up for the festival in Philadelphia! This is an activity that you will not want to miss... the energy is going to be crazy!!!!

Contact your local leaders for more information on how to sign up! See you in Philly!!!

East Territory Rock The Era Marching Commands

Commands while standing at attention:

“Corps Ten-hut!” “1!!!”
Attention! Calling all individuals to order. Chins should be up, shoulders back, feet together, eyes bright and smiling. No one should be moving during this time. Group in unison responds with “1!!!!”

Attention Cadence:
"Chins" ----->> "UP"
"Shoulders" ----->> "BACK"
"Stomach" ----->> "IN"
"Feet" ----->> "TOGETHER"
"Eyes" ----->> "BRIGHT"
"What else???" ----->> "SMILE!!!!"

"Right/Left, FACE" “1, 2”
A command given during attention towards a formation to turn 90 degrees to the right or left as one unit. Squad answers back, “1, 2”

"About, FACE" “1, 2”
A turn 180 degrees facing the opposite direction, executed to the right. Place your right toe downward, slightly behind the left leg. Pivot on the ball of both the left and right foot simultaneously and finish by bringing left foot together with the right. Squad answers back, “1, 2”

"Dress right, DRESS" “1, 2”
Movement in which individuals except those on the extreme right side raise their right arms parallel to the ground and lock their heads to the far right in order to get the proper distance from each other. Squad answers back, “1, 2”. This is maintained until the command: “Ready Front”.

"Ready, FRONT." “1, 2”
At which point, the individuals return to the position of attention. Squad answers back, “1, 2”

"Parade, REST" No response from squad
Individuals spread their feet about 12 inches while bringing the right arm behind the. The back of the right hand rests against the back. The left hand continues to hold instrument parallel to the ground.

Commands while marching:

"Forward, MARCH"
Individuals begin marching, starting with the left foot. Individual should roll off the ball of their foot and point toe towards ground, progressing forward at the rhythm set by conductor.

"Squad HALT" “1, 2”
Used to stop a unit (formation) from marching by calling it ether on the right or left foot. Squad answers back, “1, 2” “1” being the left foot and “2” being the right foot.

"To The Right Flank, MARCH"
The whole formation turns 90 degrees and continues to march. Extend the right leg out and make a 90 degree pivot on the ball of the foot. Follow with the left leg and continue marching.

"To The Left Flank, MARCH"
The whole formation turns 90 degrees and continues to march. Extend the right leg out and make a 90 degree pivot on the ball of the foot. Follow with the left leg and continue marching.

“To The Rear, MARCH”
The whole formation turns 180 degrees and continues to march. Extend the right leg out and pivot 180 degrees on the ball of the foot. Follow with the left leg and continue marching.

"Right step, MARCH"
Individuals take side steps to the right.

"Left step, MARCH"
Individuals take side steps to the left.

"Right Oblique, MARCH"
Every individual executes a 45-degree pivot to the right while marching.

"To the rear, MARCH"
A turn 180 degrees while marching, also executed to the right. Extend the right leg out and pivot 180 degrees pivoting on the ball of the right foot.

"Mark time, MARCH"
Marching in place.

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum Tutorials 1-10)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum - Basic Cadence)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare/Bass Drum – Intro)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum – 1st half of verse w/words SLOW)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum – 1st half of verse w/words AT TEMPO)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum – 1st half of verse w/o words)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum 2nd half of verse w/1st & 2nd ending SLOW)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum 2nd half w/1st & 2nd ending AT TEMPO)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum 3rd ending SLOW)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (Snare Drum 3rd ending AT TEMPO)

Ikeda Kayo-Kai Song (MELODY, SNARE, and BASS)

Part 2 of Dance "Finale" and "2010" Demo

Part 2 of "Finale" and "2010" Dance Demo from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

New Dance Choreography (House)

House - Part 1

RTE Dance (House - Part 1) from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

House - Part 2

RTE Dance (House - Part 2) from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

Additional Gymnastics Videos

Squats

Human Wave

Little Human Towers

Human Mountains

Crashing Pyramids

Haka Dance

African Dance Choreography

This is the african dance piece. Three formations occur. Diagrams are in revision right now so that everyone will able to see the big picture of how this all fits together.

Movement:

The african dance follows the Peace Walk. When the Peace Walk concludes, all youth, african and non-african dancers, will all do the same locomotive step. Non-african dancers will travel off of the stage and the african dancers will go to their first formation. Thse youtube clips by Mid-Atlantic zone (Hooray! And thank you!) are the choreography with will be put into the formations.
1st formation: 10 circles

- 1st step: "Windmill"
- 2nd step: "Rocking Horse"
Transitional locomotive step to 2nd formation

2nd formation: large diamond

- 1st step: "Bow"
- 2nd step: "Leg Cross"

Transitional locomotive step to 3rd formation

3rd formation: Everyone spread out equidistant apart in horizontal and vertical lines

- 1st step: "Hand Clap With Your Partner"
- 2nd step: "Hands Up" (4 times in place and then continue this step to exit off of stage)
The locomotive steps are coming!
As well, you will be receiving the house and latin dance! Hooray!
This weekend is pivotal. I am determined that everyone learn the african, house or latin and polish during the following week. With this, the piece is complete!
Yes, there is much to do but WE WILL WIN TOGETHER!!!
As Sensei says, "I hope you will act with courage. Courage is strength. Courage is wisdom. It is the driving force for victory."

Newest Dance Group Videos

This video outlines the choreography for the last portion of the finale...

End Of Finale - Take II from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

This video shows the revised choreography for the "Peacewalk" portion of the routine...

Peace Walk (Revised) from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

Additional Dance Finale Video

Here is the beginning portion of the dance finale...

July25th-Finale_Beginning from T. OKATA on Vimeo.

Dance Finale Video

A message to all East Territory members of the dance group:
"This is the finale portion of the dance performance for the festival.
Celebrating a colossal victory with Sensei! – All youth DANCE!!!!!
This is our mission… our vow… our dream… our response with our lives, to be eternal disciples with Sensei. All youth dance, hip hop, out to the participants. It is the spirit of uniting with our mentor!!!"

Newest Taiko Performance Video (6/12/10)

Here is the full intro for the Taiko Routine!

Dance Performance Update For The July Festival

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the steps and practice as much as possible. We have just 50 days until the festival!!!

Peace Walk - Heartbeat

Peace Walk - Steppers

YWD Color Guard Performance

YWD FLAG ROUTINE (FULL)

YWD Flag Routine (Full) from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

YWD FLAG ROUTINE (FULL) - MIRROR

YWD Flag Routine (Full) - Mirror from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

YWD FLAG ROUTINE W/COUNT

YWD Flag Routine W/Count from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

YWD FLAG ROUTINE W/COUNT - MIRROR

YWD Flag Routine W/Count - Mirror from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

YWD FLAG ROUTINE W/NO FLAG

YWD Flag Routine W/No Flag from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

YWD FLAG ROUTINE W/NO FLAG – MIRROR

YWD Flag Routine W/No Flag - Mirror from South Zone Youth on Vimeo.

East Territory YMD Gymnastics Promo Video

This video captures the spirit of participating in YMD Gymnastics!

East Territory Gymnastics Promo from T. OKATA on Vimeo.

YMD!! There is still time to sign up and participate in this group at our festival in Philadelphia! Spots are being claimed daily! Submit your application TODAY!

New "Dream Big, Change The World" Flyer

Here is a flyer for the July 25th youth festival in Philadelphia!!! (Click on the image to see a larger version) There are two versions located on the right side of this page... one is the full color JPG version for those who would like to email it to their friends.

The other is a black and white PDF version, which will be easier to make copies of.

Regardless of which version you prefer, please share this flyer with all members and guests!!!

THANK YOU!!!!

YMD Gymnastics Stretching Regimen

YMD Gymnastics Stretching Regimen from T. OKATA on Vimeo.

The clip below is from the New York Zone's Rock The Era activity from today, 5/9/2010!

It is a clip of the New York Zone's YD chorus singing "Rise," which will be one of the songs performed in Philadelphia on July 25th!!!

YMD Gymnastics Instruction Video

The YMD Gymnastics group is an activity group with an extensive history - particularly at large youth festivals! Its primary focus of training is to instill a "never give up" attitude in the YMD that participate in this group!

Please use the following video for ideas and instructions on how to incorporate YMD Gymnastics at your local Rock The Era activities!

AND CHECK OUT OUR EAST TERRITORY YMD LEADER JOSH JOFFEE ON THE BASE OF THE HUMAN PYRAMID!!!! (THANK YOU JOSH FOR HOLDING IT DOWN FOR THE YMD!!!)

Taiko Performance Update For The July Festival

The following is from Bob, the East Territory Taiko group representative:

Greetings Taiko Drummers!

Here is the instructional video for the introduction to our Taiko Piece, to be performed in Philadelphia in July!!! It's a good amount to learn and practice tomorrow. Enjoy! :)

One thing to watch out for, which did not come out clearly in the video: The ">" symbols on the sheet music (located on the right side of this page) denote accents (when you hit the drum harder from having pulled your stick further away first).

Introduction to the Taiko performance (without instruction):

Instructional video (which also includes the above video):

Additional Chorus Song: "If You're Out There"

Exciting update from Tony, the Territory Chorus representative...

Thanks so much for all your support for promoting the chorus. I do not have the final #'s yet, but I know each locale and the territory are diligently working at compiling all of this detailed information. I just wanted to provide a quick update on where we're at heading into our May RTE rehearsals.

As you know, the song "Rise" will be our finale. For this reason most likely at the festival we'll be singing this in 2 parts. I'm attaching the instrumental version at this time for distribution (please see entry below as the instrumental version has been added). We will have sheet music before the Saturday rehearsal. I apologize for the delay, its 99% done.

In addition, with the support of Josh and Ebony, a second song has been chosen called, "If You're Out There." This was done by John Legend, but the lyrics come off as if written to be a gakkai song. It's really inspiring and I think being sung by hundreds of people will be so powerful in that arena in July. Here is a YouTube video of the song, with lyrics:

Below is the MP3 version of the song:

YWD Flags Routine for the July Festival

From Ebony, East Territory YWD leader:

This is the routine from Florida that we'll be using towards the festival.

For the festival we will incorporate 3 different flags to accommodate the different flag variations being practiced throughout the territory. We will also perform a unified choreography!! (please see video)

Please enjoy!!

Ebony

"The Season Of Decisive Victory"

In a recent World Tribune article entitled "The Season Of Decisive Victory," the SGI-USA youth leaders explain the important role every single member can play towards our nationwide youth festivals in July.

Nathan, Vinessa, and David offer the following 4 practical suggestions on how each person can contribute:

1. Invite one youth guest to attend your territorywide Rock The Era youth culture festival

2. Experience the joy of participating in the May Commemorative Contribution activity

3. For every district now to begin confirming the youth who will attend their territory's culture festival

4. Appoint district youth leaders

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Please read the entire article in your April 2nd World Tribune. (Or click on the "Season Of Decisive Victory" link on the right side of this page)

New Song For Chorus Members

The new song for the Chorus has been announced for the July festival... it is another original East Territory song called "Rise," written by two talented East Territory youth.

Please click "play" below, and click on the "Rise" lyrics PDF on the right side of this page.



Below, you will find the instrumental version of the song with no vocals...

July Festival Participation Fees

2 Days - Room and Board

For all performers, soka group, byakuren, and other support staff arriving on Friday, July 23rd.

Cost - $125.00 (only cash or check or money order made payable to SGI-USA)

Fee covers the following:
A. Two nights stay, Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th *(checkout Sunday, July 25th)

B. Rooms will be at a dormitory on the Temple University Campus in Philadelphia, only 1 block away from the Liacouras Center (the arena where the festival will be held)

C. Six meals (dinner on Friday evening, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday)

D. Festival Items (t-shirt, cap, etc.)

1 Night

For those participants in the audience who will be arriving in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 24th.

Cost - $15.00 (only cash or check or money order made payable to SGI-USA)

NO PACKAGES AVAILABLE. ALL LODGING, TRANSPORTATION (local and domestic) AND FOOD IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY

NOTE: The territory has found "Convention Rates" associated with the venue provided by such hotels as Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, which are $109- per night for a single or double. The territory is researching more options and will soon provide discounted hotel rate information so that individuals can directly make the reservations.

Fee covers the following:
A. Festival Items (t-shirt, cap, etc.)

Same Day

For those participants in the audience who will be arriving in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 25th.

Cost - $15.00 (only cash or check or money order made payable to SGI-USA)

Fee covers the following:
A. Festival Items (t-shirt, cap, etc.)

Payment of Participation Fees:

1. Fees may be paid at Rock The Era activities and World Peace Prayer Meetings at SGI-USA centers or other practice sites

2. SGI-USA receipts must be issued to each person when he or she makes a payment

3. Fees should be collected by 2 people, whenever possible. (In South Zone, we will be accepting payments through the Area WD teams, and at the chapter and up level on an "as needed" basis)

4. The participation fees can be paid in installments of a minimum of $25

5. Please fill out the festival payment sheet when collecting the fees

"Dream Big, Change The World"

Welcome to the official blog for the East Territory Youth Division Festival, to be held on July 25, 2010. The festival will be held in Philadelphia, PA, on the campus of Temple University. The theme of the festival is: "Dream Big, Change The World"

The purpose of this blog is to centralize as much information in one location as possible.

In regards to the July festival, if there has been a flyer, memo, announcement, sign-up form, YPG performance video (to practice), etc. e-mailed from the Territory, there is a very good chance you will find it here on this blog site.

We hope that having this site will help expedite the communication through the line as an additional resource, and not serve as an alternative to one-to-one dialogue, etc.

We thank you so much for your support to this point, and we can't wait to see you in Philadelphia! ROCK THE ERA WITH SENSEI! USA! USA!

In the January 22, 2010 World Tribune, President Ikeda writes, "The Colombian poet Angel Maria Cespedes wrote, 'The sun is ever young.' You are all radiant suns of kosen-rufu in the places of your mission. Therefore, please take action with youthful passion and enthusiasm. Encourage your fellow members, and brighten the organization with your warm and sunny presence."