My Nonprofit Reviews
Tiago F.
Review for Crossmen Productions Inc, San Antonio, TX, USA
The Crossmen are an outstanding drum and bugle corps from San Antonio, TX (formerly Allentown , PA). For over 30 years, they have provided opportunities for musicians and dancers (aged 14-22) to perform in competitions around the US. I was a high brass performer from 2000-2003. Thanks to my experiences with the Crossmen, I have a family of brothers and sisters that spans the globe. The training was rigorous but it was worth listening to the cheering audience after a well-performed show. The Crossmen are one of the few remaining corps to specialize in jazz music and are always appreciated as a fan favorite. Being with them helped develop me into the person I am today. While we competed for national placement, the values of teamwork, brotherhood, and professionalism were what we got out of the experience. From them I learned to strive for perfection and to settle for excellence.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I learned numerous things from my experience with the Crossmen. As a student, I learned the values of time management, how to act like a professional, and how to balance my personal budget to afford flights to rehearsals. As a financially independent adult, these skills have helped out not only my personal life but also my professional life. As a manager of a college research group, the management skills and work ethic that I learned from the Crossmen has helped me ensure the success of multiple projects.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would like to secure a permanent means of finance for this organization so that it can support it's student performers with quality instruction and food throughout the year.
