Inside the Arc – “Don’t Know Much About His-to-ry”
A very wise friend of mine named Jim Elvord once stood up at a corps staff meeting of a…
Mar 5 2012 /Off the Record
Jack Meehan Interview
This edition of Off the Record features Frank sitting down for a chat with old friend and drum corps…
Dec 30 2011 /Book Review – “Space Music”
Jack Meehan is a true drum corps renaissance man. From his initial exposure to the activity while growing up…
Oct 3 2011 /Inside the Arc – “The Pit That Ate Drum Corps”
One popular scientific theory holds that the universe continues expanding, a result of the incredible force generated by the…
Aug 30 2011 /Brass Advantage with Wayne Downey
Issue 23
Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage delves into an all-important physical…
Jun 16 2011 /Inside the Arc
“The Dut Must Die”
A hush falls over the audience as the ensemble turns backfield and shapes the hauntingly melodious beginning strain of…
Oct 12 2010 /Food Donations Requested For So Cal Sneak Preview
08:11 pm | We need your help! Pacific Crest is sponsoring the So Cal Sneak Preview on Saturday, June 16, at Glen A. Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights. The evening includes a spaghetti dinner and sneak preview performances…
2012 Cavaliers April Camp Report
08:10 pm | Members of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps’ brass, percussion, and color guard made their way back to Rosemont, Ill., for the 2012 April Camp just three weeks before the summer officially begins on May 18…
Drum Corps At The Movies 2012
08:08 pm | (Stadium) LIGHTS, (TV) CAMERAS, (Drum Corps) ACTION! The Drum Corps International Tour returns this summer to movie theaters nationwide for two ultra-exciting one-night-only cinema events. DCI will once again team up with National Cinemedia’s Fathom Events…
Madison Scouts Color Guard Fellowship Provides Scholarship Awards
08:06 pm | In the spring of 2008, the Madison Scouts continued to face an uphill battle to recruit and retain high-quality male color guard members in a area dominated by females and in an activity where most units…
Update On Cadets Founding Member John Baumfalk
07:28 pm | Dave Shaw received a wonderful update from John Baumfalk’s niece Judi Van Houten: “John continues to live in Southern California, not Reno or Las Vegas. He has been at a Board and Care home in Anaheim…
2012 Cavaliers Awards Brunch Information
07:07 pm | Join The Cavaliers on Sunday, August 12, as we conclude the season with the Annual Awards Brunch honoring our current marching and graduating members. “This awards banquet is a special chance for us to reflect on…
Puttin’ For PC 2012 Photos Posted
07:06 pm | This past Sunday, Pacific Crest fans enjoyed a beautiful Southern California afternoon at Golfer’s Paradise, that included a putting lesson from local golf pro Jay Lim, cupcakes and ice cream provided by PC alumni, and an…
Surf Launches “Taste Of The Surf” Product Line
07:03 pm | The Jersey Surf is pleased to announce the launch of one of several new enterprises designed to assist the corps in generating much-needed revenue. The “Taste of the Surf” product line features delicious grilling, steak and…
2012 Velvet Knights Comedy Caliente Fundraiser
08:24 pm |
Comedy Caliente is hosting a fundraiser to help support the Velvet Knights on Saturday June 9th. Their host Sebastian Cetina will be bringing you a fun night filled with great entertainment. For more information click here.…
Celebrate The 85th Anniversary Of The Racine Scouts
10:36 am | We are pleased to announce that drum corps LEGEND, Al Chez, will be part of the festivities for our community wide anniversary party on Saturday, July 28. Mr Chez will perform a benefit concert for our…
2012 Genesis May Rehearsal Information
10:25 am | Genesis will be holding it’s final Educational Camp of the 2012 season and we are still looking to fill a few positions in color guard and LOW BRASS!!! We will be holding open Auditions for the…
2012 7th Regiment May Camp Information
10:17 am | Click the MEMBERS link on our website for information on what to bring, fees, FAQ’s, etc. This is a weekend camp beginning on Friday at 6 PM and ending on Sunday at 4 PM. Read the…
2012 Spartans Have A Few Openings
09:23 pm | We are seeking a front ensemble player with some electronic and keyboard experience, we have two flag spots and one weapon spot open… as well as one tuba blank to fill. If you are interested please…
2012 Spartans Moving On Into May
07:43 pm | Thank you to the teaching and support staff for a fantastic April camp. Our next practice weekend is May 5 and 6. Practice will begin at 9AM at the PLMall. The schedule will be as follows..…
Revolution In Futbol
07:22 pm | Goooooooooaaaaalllll!!!! Revolution has been named the official drumline of the San Antonio Scorpions soccer team. In their home opener, the Scorpions had a sell out crowd!! Revolution is proud to be a part of a new…
2012 Spartans April Camp Information
09:23 pm | The corps will be heading outside on Friday April 27 thru April 29th. Camp starts at 6PM at the Pheasant Lane Mall. We will spend the weekend at the Mall and Boys Club. Friday night practice…
It’s A ’2′ Weekend In Annapolis For Cadets2
07:23 pm | The year 2012 is the year of “2,” and for Cadets2 their inaugural season will conclude at the DCA World Championship Finals in Annapolis, Md. of course, to be held on September 2. To celebrate our…
Change Of Venue For Sarnia Drum Corps Reunion
07:10 pm | Due to the enthusiastic response from all five former Sarnia Drum Corps, a larger venue was sought for the reunion as the Sarnia Legion does not have the capacity for this event. The committee, consisting of…
In The News: Davis To Be Inducted Into Buglers Hall Of Fame
08:42 am | Former high school band leader Darcy B. Davis Jr. is about to add another honor to his long list of achievements with his being named to the Buglers Hall of Fame. The 85-year-old Davis is due…
Uniform Change For 2012 Connecticut Hurricanes
09:45 pm |
This past rehearsal weekend, it was announced to the members that the Hurricanes are making a major change to our traditional uniform. The Corps will be moving to Shakos as the head wear choice in 2012.…
Reading Buccaneers To Host Spring Preview Concert
07:31 pm |
The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps and the Twin Valley High School Band will host the 8th Annual Spring Preview, a Drum & Bugle Corps Concert, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The…
Caballeros Present 2012 Cabs At The Beach
07:24 pm |
Kick off the 2012 DCA Season…Kick up some sand… and join the City of Wildwood, NJ and the Hawthorne Caballeros at the 2012 Cabs at the Beach DCA Competition in Wildwood, NJ. The 9th Annual Competition…
In The News: Drum And Bugle Corps Searching For New Players
07:13 pm | One of the oldest musical groups in Jamestown is facing dire straits unless an influx of new members can make things easier. The Jamestown Drum and Bugle Corps has provided patriotic music for the veterans, parades…
Connecticut Hurricanes Announce “Club Thunder” Initiative
08:21 pm |
The Connecticut Hurricanes Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce our new alumni and fan giving campaign initiative. “Club Thunder” provides fans and alumni of the Hurricanes a chance to come together in support of…
Besana Secutores Announces 2012 Program
07:25 pm | The Italian Besana Secutores Drum & Bugle Corps will bring a ‘Fear Factor’-like show to the field this season. The show, entitled ‘Arachnophobia’, is about (a fear of) spiders. ‘Arachnophobia’ deals with the habitat and behaviour…
Corps Sign Up For DCE Corps Network
08:10 pm | The first corps have signed up for the DCE Corps Network. The recently opened European Corps Network now has a few dozen members. It is intended that all corps participating in the DCE Championships connect to…
DCUK Announces Show Entries
08:06 pm | Drum Corps United Kingdom has announced the details of the corps entries for each DCUK contest this coming season. Now all Corps have nominated which Class they wish to enter DCUK can advise that, due to…
Explosive Start For DCE Championship Ticket Sales
09:38 pm | The ticket sales for the DCE European Championships has started at an incredible speed once again. Section A was completely sold out within an hour and a half. The luxury Super Seats are also going fast.…
Experience DCE Championships From A Super Seat
07:40 pm |
DCE is once again offering special Super Seats this year. You can enjoy the DCE European Championships from high-up seats in front of the sky boxes of Roda JC. As an added bonus, you will also…
2012 DCE Championships Ticket Sales Starting Soon
09:01 pm | Are you excited about the European drum corps event of the year yet? Ticket sales for the DCE European Championships will be starting soon. They will start on the 1st of May at exactly 0.00 AM…
Staffordshire Knights Enter 2012 DCE Championships
08:52 pm |
The Staffordshire Knights will enter the DCE European Championships in Kerkrade after all. The English corps will replace the Clonmel Bluehawks. The Irish corps had to withdraw due to organisational circumstances. DCE regrets that the Clonmel…
Want To Win DCE Tickets? Follow DCE On Twitter
08:51 pm | Only 7 days left until the start of ticket sales for the DCE European Championships. Are you going to order tickets, or will you get them for free? Free DCE tickets for the best section in…
Book Review – “Space Music”
08:18 pm | Jack Meehan is a true drum corps renaissance man. From his initial exposure to the activity while growing up in the Burroughs of New York City to his long time association with the Concord Blue Devils,…
2011 DCW On-Line: Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
09:56 pm |
by Rich Conti, Drum Corps World staff ( richburgher [at] yahoo [dot] com ) August 4, 2011 – Johnsonburg, PA . . . An absolutely gorgeous evening and a large and ravenous drum corps crowd set…
2011 DCW On-Line: Erie, Pennsylvania – World Class
09:14 pm |
by Kevin Gamin, Drum Corps World staff and Drum Corps Planet managing editor August 6, 2011 – Erie, PA . . . It was a weekend of upsets in Erie, PA. On Saturday evening, the Oregon…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Saturday Night
08:56 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff ( aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com ) August, 6 2011 — Allentown, PA . . . On this very wet and threatening evening, the Blue Devils barely edged the…
2011 DCW On-Line: West Chester, Pennsylvania
09:31 pm |
by Bob Fields, Drum Corps World staff ( rfields25 [at] aol [dot] com ) With just two two days to go before the DCI Eastern Regional in Allentown, PA, this show at West Chester University gave…
2011 DCW On-Line: Massillon, Ohio
08:34 pm |
by Vic Colaianni, Drum Corps World staff ( vjcoly [at] gmail [dot] com ) A rain-shortened “Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival” drum corps competition did not dampen the enthusiasm of the over 7,000 in attendance.…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Friday Night
06:40 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff ( aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com ) The Cavaliers easily outdistanced the Phantom Regiment this evening with their powerful and unusual production titled “XtraordinarY.” The Rosemont, IL, corps led…
2011 DCW On-Line: Bealeton, Virginia
07:45 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff ( aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com ) Crown lit up the sky with phenomenal aerial color guard tricks while filling the night air with their outstanding “Rach Star” production.…
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