January 4-6, 2003. The Renegades Minicorps jets to Las Vegas for a gig at the upscale Mandalay Bay. Twelve of the Renegades finest brass players joined with the talented CorpsImpact percussionists and flags for a performance on the opening day of the swank Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Intense rehearsals alternated with the corps hitting the casinos for all they were worth.
Mandalay Bay, one of the newest and poshest spots on the Strip was home to the Renegades for their 3-day stay.
The Renegades were met at the airport by a stylish limo.
The group received full rock star treatment - limos and posh rooms.
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I don't think that's how Britney did it.
Rehearsal in the hallway before the gig.
"I wanted to thank you and your guys for all the great work. It's always a pleasure to work with such a committed and enthusiastic bunch."
- Frank Boehm, Producer
You thought award winning contra players were big.....note how Rich Skare is dwarfed by the enormous hotel display.
Joe enjoys an adult beverage during the short flight into Las Vegas.
Brass players take a break on the brand new plush carpeting (everything about Mandalay Bay is plush).
Producer Frank Boehm and the Renegades are a match made in heaven.
A high-tech stage was the perfect setting for early morning Mambo madness.
The cast reviews the performance with choreographer JJ Villar.
Each horn player was wired for sound. As if we needed it!
Chris and The King.
Even in Vegas, the Renegades couldn't stay off the Internet.
America's Sweetheart™ Francisca Colombini strikes a pose.
Contra Legend and Disco Superstar Rich Skare practices his moves under the lights.
Assistant Director Todd Oliver demonstrates his own brand of CPR.
The minicorps visited the 9/11 memorial at New York, New York.
Happy faces all around on the bus ride back to the airport.
