EAST COAST JAZZ TO REMAIN INACTIVE

The Board Of Directors of Youth In The Arts has been meeting regularly to discuss the future of the East Coast Jazz. While it has been difficult to attract volunteers and donors while the drum corps is inactive, the board continues to plan for the day that the"Jazz" can be brought back to life.

The organization will continue to seek worthwhile fundraising projects to amass the funds needed for a healthy drum corps program.

 

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We Mourn The Loss Of A Great Friend

 

Al Nadeau of Everett, a long time volunteer for the East Cast Jazz passed away June 3, 2008.

Al became a volunteer for the corps more than 15 years ago when he started working our bingo games as a "caller". He continued working both our bingos almost every week making him one of our most valuable volunteers.

Later Al pitched in as one of our tour drivers taking turns on our buses and the chuck wagon truck and trailer.

Many of our fans will remember Al as the PA announcer of our home show each year in Malden.

Al was one of those "really nice guys" who answered the call whenever and wherever he was needed.

Al's wife Debbie was regular worker at the bingo games and continues to support our efforts to bring back the drum corps.

Danielle Nadeau, Al's daughter, was a regular worker at the bingo and toured often with the corps helping out in many ways. She is now a student at Bridgewater State College.

In addition to his wife Debbie and his daughter Danielle, Al leaves his daughter Jessica and sons James, Jason and Andrew and six grandchildren.

We will miss Al tremendously and extend to his family our condolences and best wishes.

 

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