Home » June 30th, 2010 Entries posted on “June, 2010”

Colts, Cavaliers Headline July 18 “Summer Showdown”

“Iowa’s Ambassadors of Music,” the Colts from Dubuque, will join the seven-time Drum Corps International (DCI) world champion Cavaliers from Rosemont, Ill. and five more of the nation’s top drum and bugle corps in competition when the “Summer Showdown” returns to West Des Moines Valley High School Stadium on Sunday, July 18 at 7 p.m. […]

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Jubal Tops Second DCN Contest In Huizen

Jubal has also topped the second Drum Corps Netherlands contest in Huizen. Juliana and Beatrix follow at 0.75 and 1.4 points respectively. The contest took place in the sunny Wolfkamer sports park where DCN had a stand built on the artificial pitch because the S.V. (sports centre) Huizen is building a new grandstand on the […]

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In The News: Color Guard Members Play Key Role In Corps

World-class drum and bugle corps color guard is not made up of young people who want to sleep on buses, spend money instead of make money in the summer, and can’t blow a horn or bang a drum. Color guard is an integral third of the corps, along with brass and percussion. Color guard adds […]

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Introducing Crown Photography

Ever wanted that picture of your favorite Carolina Crown member, section or a just a cool shot for your office or home? Now you can have high quality photos of your favorite member or moment from the Carolina Crown season printed in a high quality format and mailed to your home. Just as good as […]

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Cadets Alumni Honored For Their Military Service

The Cadets honored three veterans as part of the Cadets Hall of Honored Veterans on June 29 at the Drum Corps – An American Tradition show at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The inaugural program celebrates Cadets throughout the corps’ history that wore Maroon and Gold, and also honorably served in our country’s […]

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Summer Drum Corps Comes Alive At The College Of New Jersey

Youth Education in the Arts and Jersey Surf couldn’t have scripted the evening better! Drum Corps – An American Tradition at The College of New Jersey in Ewing was – from the first group’s step off to the awards ceremony – an energetic, fun and entertaining night of drum corps! The stands were packed end […]

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Harpster Overall Winner Of Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition

This year’s Yamaha Young Performing Artist (YYPA) Concert was held on Monday, June 21 at Braden Auditorium on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill as part of the Music For All (MFA) Summer Symposium. After the two-hour concert, which also featured two performances by Yamaha Trumpet Artist Joe Burgstaller, percussionist Jake Harpster […]

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Blue Knights Announce 2010 Program

Blue Knights present “Europa!” – A modern interpretation of timeless music through the lens of European art, choreography, and design. Drawing from the influence of Modern artists, Contemporary choreographers and designers throughout Europe, the Blue Knights present this unique perspective of classic Romantic music. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News: Concord Bingo Appeal Heads To City Council

The City Council will now make the call about whether a bingo hall can open in Concord. In April, the city issued an administrative approval of Pop’s Bingo World, to be located in the old Velocity gym building on Willow Pass Road just west of Highway 242. The Concord Blue Devils drum corps, which runs […]

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“Dancing With The Legend” Fundraiser

Dancing with the Legend is going to be a great night of fun, food, and music and we want you to be there! Please plan to join us on Friday night, August 6, 2010 at The Farmers’ Market in downtown Nashville. This event is a benefit for Music City Legend Drum and Bugle Corps. Come […]

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