Frontier Drum and Bugle Corps of Dallas, TX is pleased to announce the appointment of its administrative team for 2007. When the parent organization for Frontier (Frontier Performing Arts Association – FPAA) was formed, Chris Green served as the Executive Director. It was expected that once stability was achieved within the organization, he would step […]
After weeks of much discussion and many layers of input, two new Pioneer drum majors have been selected. The opportunity arose with an impressive list of outstanding volunteers offering their services, and an anticipated larger corps for the 2008 Season. It was felt that it was in the corps’ best interest to take two individuals […]
Starting in the 2008 season, Shane Gwaltney (of Music City Mystique) will serve as the Visual Designer and Battery Arranger for Elements Indoor! Shane’s contribution in visual design and percussion arranging has been respected throughout the industry. His career began as a member of Music City Mystique from 1995 to 1999. Since his age out […]
This year, a special ‘High Front Ensemble’ prize will again be awarded to the corps with the best pit at this year’s DCE Championships. This special award was established last year by the parents of Barry Boer Rookuiszen, a gifted pit musician, arranger and instructor who died from diabetes in February 2006. The reason for […]
Double celebration at the Midland show Hinckley as the Cadets and Senior Corps both take first place and the BYBA League in the respective Divisions. The Cadets drew with Black Knights Cadets for GME and took the visual caption. Overall the Cadets scored 78 with Black Knights following in second place with 66. The Senior […]
Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage continues to discuss brass pedagogy (the study of performance techniques specific to brass instruments.) If you haven’t read the last two Brass Advantage columns, I would highly encourage you to do so to gain an understanding of the concepts that have […]
This week’s Box Center episode is ready for download! It’s a big one, too, as Drum Corps Planet’s Managing News Editor, Kevin Gamin, has some catching up to do… This week’s episode takes a look back at many of the major stories which occurred during the past few weeks. Buying a house and getting blown […]
Adam Kalnick Fusion is pleased to announce that Adam Kalnick will serve as Percussion Caption Head for the 2008 season. "Adam was an integral part of the inaugural season for Fusion," said Program Coordinator Chris Kilian. "Having Adam in this important role not only provides us with staff continuity but also gives us a very […]
The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Kerr Green and the return of Frank Sullivan and Donnie VanDoren to lead its brass program in 2008. "We are tremendously excited about the brass and music team assembled for 2008," said Blue Stars Executive Director Brad Furlano. "Our brass […]
The Board of Directors, Friends of Spirit, Inc., of Spirit from Jacksonville State University has announced a reorganization of the corps’ administration effective for the upcoming 2008 season. Current Executive Director, Ken Bodiford, has accepted a new position with Spirit as Director of Education. This position will allow Bodiford the opportunity to pursue his long-desired […]
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