Home » May 30th, 2012 Entries posted on “May, 2012”

DCI Solo Champ And Drum Majors To Lead Minnesota System Blue Clinics

The Blue Devils are not only bringing their 2012 performance “Cabaret Voltaire” to Minnesota this summer, but also welcoming drummers and student band leaders from across the country to join them for a 3-day System Blue Drum Line and Leadership Camp. The Blue Devil’s System Blue Educational Series Camps began in 2008 with a drum […]

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2012 Cadets Working Around The Rain

Today, Richland High School had its annual junior/senior powder puff football game, so The Cadets’ schedule for the day was a little thrown. Since we had no access to the stadium in the evening, the staff decided to allocate the time into two marching blocks, pushing sectionals back to the evening block and cancelling ensemble. […]

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Memorial Day With The Cadets

We hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day! Of course, The Cadets treated this Monday just like any other, but because of the extra sleep they got last night (due to the thunderstorm), many Cadets got up early this morning and walked to Wal-Mart. Though it’s not necessarily desirable to wake up an hour earlier […]

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Reality Of Tour Creates Open Spots In 2012 Pacific Crest

Have you been sitting on the sideline hoping for a spot to open up? As the reality of tour approaches, we find ourselves seeking some brass, front ensemble, and guard performers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the summer of a lifetime! Pacific Crest can create payment plans to meet your needs, so don’t let […]

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Beatrix Unveils Indoor Drumline

This year the Beatrix Association will participate with a new unit in the contests of Color Guard Nederland. Next winter Beatrix’ will not only be seen in the Winterguard World Class, but also in the Marching Open Class. Beatrix’ drumline goes indoor! The idea to participate has been long held by a number of staff […]

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Juliana And Johan Friso Top Middelburg DCN Show

The start of the season has become a success for Juliana from Middelburg. Both Juliana and their feeder corps Johan Friso topped their class with 64.55 and 63.05 points respectively at the first drum corps show of the season in Middelburg last Saturday. The difference between the winner and the second placed corps in the […]

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Family Day BBQ Wraps Up First Week Of 2012 Cavaliers Pre-Tour

The Cavalier Alumni Association (CAA) invited family, friends, fans, and alumni to Benedictine University on Sunday, May 27, for the annual Family Day BBQ. The warm and sunny weather was perfect for the cookout centered around The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Alumni of The Cavaliers cooked pork, chicken, and bratwurst over two large grills […]

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Quite The Eventful Afternoon For 2012 Cadets

As I write this, thunder rumbles about every minute through the steady rain. The first half of today mirrored yesterday; the corps reviewed drill in the heat of the stadium all morning and went into sectionals in the afternoon, as the sky went from sunny to overcast. Some of the admin staff and volunteers went […]

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Volunteers Needed For Legends Food Booth

We are still looking for more volunteers to help with the Legends food booth at the Arts Festival in Grand Rapids on June 1-3. Please consider volunteering for one or more of the shifts listed below. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Traci at traci [at] legendspaa [dot] org. All proceeds from this […]

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2012 Cadets History Night

The Cadets finished the opener today! In marching rehearsal this morning, the corps learned the final 13 pages of “Carol of the Bells,” bringing the show to 88 pages of drill and roughly four minutes in length. “Carol Part Three” ends at 192 beats per minute, and let’s just say the word “crazy” has been […]

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