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2008 Rochester Crusaders April Camp Report

The Rochester Crusaders, in true Crusader style, have pushed all obstacles out of their way and moved forward this past weekend. Brass arranger Jim Prime, Jr. and show coordinator Gene O’Brien spent the entire weekend with the Corps. On Saturday, the hornline, drumline, and front ensemble rehearsed music while the colorguard learned drill. The Corps […]

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4th Annual “And The Bands Played On” Concert

For the fourth year in a row the United Alumni Senior Drum & Bugle Corps, in cooperation with the Simcoe Lions Club, presents our popular stage concert featuring the music, pageantry and excitement of the finest marching bands in Ontario. Come on out for a great evening of entertainment and enjoy that “great big sound” […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 11

Recapping the ‘Countdown’ fan judging results released on Sunday in an exclusive Webast video with a sneak peak of the 2008 Phantom Regiment, Dan Potter also recounts an interview from the very first season of “Field Pass” in 2005 with a color guard member of the Phantom Regiment experiencing her rookie season with the corps. […]

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In The News: Colts Will Feel Pinch Of Gas Prices

When the Colts trek to Delhi, Iowa, for their June 4 "Cornfield" performance, it will mark the start of busy 2008 summer season, an itinerary that includes 19 states and the District of Columbia. With fuel prices expected to climb to more than $4 for a gallon of fuel, it will be an expensive season. […]

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Mother’s Day Picnic Hosted By Yamato

Yamato Youth Arts Association is pleased to announce its 1st Annual Mother’s Day Picnic on Sunday, May 11th from 1 PM at Valley View High School in Moreno Valley. WE invite all mothers and their families to attend an afternoon of entertainment, food and friendship. Our mothers will be treated to flowers, lunch and a […]

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Mini Corps Champion To Perform At DCA Finals

At the April 26th DCA Spring meeting, President Gil Silva announced that the winning Mini Corps from Friday night’s DCA Mini Corps Competition will be invited to perform at the DCA Finals Competition on Sunday night of Championship Weekend, August 29, 30 and 31. While time is precious during the long evening, President Silva welcomed […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard Appoints Fiedler Chief Executive Officer

As the final step of a year-long restructuring effort, Santa Clara Vanguard, a non-profit youth performing arts organization, has appointed Jeff Fiedler as its first chief executive officer. Vanguard board chairman Marc Hebert made the announcement this weekend at the conclusion of the organization’s April rehearsal camp. Fiedler’s appointment is the final piece of an […]

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2008 DCI Countdown Results Announced

Fans who attended Drum Corps International’s spring cinematic event, “The Countdown” on April 24, had the opportunity to judge the corps they saw on the big screen, ranking and rating each of the six performances on DCI.org following the in-theater event. Helping announce the top scoring caption award winners and the “2008 Countdown Champion,” is […]

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In The News: Lane Joins Drum, Bugle Corps

Mackenzie Lane of Chipley, Fla., a baritone player, has been accepted into the prestigious Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps based at Jacksonville State University. Lane is the son of Johnny and Angela Lane of Chipley. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Sylvia Clark of Brewton and Jimmy White of East Brewton. Mackenzie is a […]

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2008 World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame Inductees

The six new regular members who will be inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame on Labor Day weekend have produced champions on the field in two countries, helped change the look of field shows, taken the activity to the Broadway stage and offered seminars and workshops as far away as southeast Asia. […]

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