Chops, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN United States
Founded: 1994

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Chops, Inc. is a senior marching and maneuvering and parade corps based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Composed of the elements "Chopstix Percussion," formed in 1991, "Hot Chops Color Guard," formed in 1992, and "Top Chops Horn Line," formed in 1994, the corps performs primarily in parades and in Drum Corps Midwest competitions.

Chops' mission is "to provide a program for people in music and performance training within a positive environment that emphasizes character and social development, leadership, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence."

Chops, Inc. emphasizes fun and irreverence in their appearances. Dressed in aloha shirts, black shorts, Panama hats, and red tennis shoes, "Chops is known for their fun loving unique style, zany antics to encourage crowd participation, and tireless energy that sets [them] apart from the rest of the performing units."

[www.chopsinc.com]

Members (9)

Member Name	Section	Years Involved
Bohanek, Bob	Mello / Executive Director	2005 to 2007
Bonfig, Mike	Brass Staff	2001 to 2003
Conlin, Sarah	Drumline and Colorguard	2000 to 2004
Kilanowski, Matthew	Pit & Cymbals	2001 to 2002
Kilanowski, Matthew	Mellophone	2003 to 2010; 2012 to 2013; 2016 to 2019
Kilanowski, Matthew	Sideline Conductor	2014
Lemm, Tony	Pit	2006
Reed, Michael	Contrabass/Baritone	1998 to 1999
Yaroch, Andy	Mellophone	2004 to 2008