Hurricanes blow past DCA field in Endicott July 19, 2008 – Endicott, NY . . . The on and off downpours that hit the Endicott area did not prevent the “Sounds of the Susquehanna” show from carrying on as a large contingent of drum corps fans were treated to an outstanding event. The show was […]
“Oh, God, your sea is so great and my boat is so small.” ~ A mariner’s prayer [July 28 update: Today, Excelsior informed DCA they won't make it to Rochester, according to PR Director Tom Peashey. DCA now expects 25 competitive corps Labor Day weekend, 12 Open Class, 13 Class A. Also, Dick Pronti has […]
Originally, benefits from the Rock-n-Ribs Festival went to pull the U.S. Open Commission out of debt. But last year, proceeds helped students pay their fees to play in local high school music extra-curriculars, such as marching bands and choirs. This year, that effort continues and another has been added. The commission wants to put music […]
In a small town, word travels fast. But no one seemed to have any answers about who was camped out at Gonzales High School last weekend, and why the local population had shot up nearly 200 people overnight. Here’s the answer. It was The Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, a non-profit youth organization dedicated […]
Six groups from around the U.S. will compete in "Drums Across America," the National Champions Drum and Bugle Corps Competition, at 7 p.m. Monday in Sevier County High School’s Burchfield Stadium. This is the 33rd consecutive year of the event, which this year will feature the following competing groups: The Cadets from Allentown, Pa; Spirit […]
Two Lexington graduates have spent the summer traveling with Glassmen, a world-renowned drum and bugle corps. Although Hannah Snyder, 19, and Evan Foltz, 18, may not be living in luxury, the teens say this journey been the experience of a lifetime. According to its Web site, Glassmen is 45-plus-year, Ohio non-profit youth organization. Glassmen has […]
Drums On the Chippewa will bring teenagers from all over the country to Carson Park on Sunday to participate in a drum and bugle corps competition. Next year, some of those teenagers will come from the Chippewa Valley. The host of the competition, the Chippewa Valley Brigade, is starting audition camps in the fall for […]
What’s the worst thing about taking a year out? It’s taking a year out! What’s the best thing about taking a year out? If anything, the best thing about taking a year out is looking forward to the next season and getting back on the competition circuit. Doncaster Scouts will be back next year gracing […]
The Chicago Royal Airs Drum & Bugle Corps proudly announced today that the Sie Lurye Sponsorship Grant Committee has awarded two grants this year. The recipients are Megan Francomb of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, Dubuque, IA, and Mike Kowbel of the Madison Scouts, Madison WI. “We’re very happy to be able to help […]
Dear Carolina Crown Alumni, Parents, Supporters and Fans: As most of you know, Carolina Crown is having the greatest season of its 19 year history this summer. Why, just recently in Orlando we established new “firsts” by winning a DCI premier event, and doing so with a big victory over our east coast rivals, The […]
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