Home » August 31st, 2015 Entries posted on “August, 2015”

Bushwackers And Sunrisers “Race to Rochester”

For over 34 years, these two storied Drum Corps have battled it out on the field. Both Corps have won six World Championships. Both Corps have hard working, passionate, and dedicated members whose blood sweat and tears bleed their Corps colors. Both Corps have spent countless weekends entertaining thousands while representing their proud Alumni who […]

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In The News – TD Bank Donates $2,103 To The Spartans Drum And Bugle Corps

As part of its “Bring Change” campaign, TD Bank’s Penny Arcade served as a designated hub to support the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps, according to a press statement. TD invited people to participate in a community coin counting event and fundraiser and matched up to $2,000 in coins counted, donating a total of $2,103.02 […]

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Mandarins Add Premier Staff To Mandarins Academy

The Sacramento Mandarins appoint two premier instructors in order to accommodate the expanding Mandarins Academy—Director Milt Gee and Assistant Director Marvin Reed. The Mandarins Academy is a series of rehearsal sessions for youth in order to further their performing arts skills, and is intended to be fully complementary to the students’ school band programs. Read […]

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2015 DCA Prelims Schedule

The competition between the corps has been fierce this year, especially over the past 2 weeks. YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THE PRELIMS SCHEDULE, HERE IT IS! Who will be moving on to finals on Sunday? Who will be at the top? Who will be the DCA Champion? Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps Planet LIVE! From The Stands 2015 DCA Coverage

Whether you will be on the field, in the stands, watching your TV, or following online, be sure to join Drum Corps Planet as we once again provide LIVE! From the Stands coverage of the 2015 Drum Corps Associates World Championships in Rochester, New York! DCP Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin will once again provide live commentary […]

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Help DCE Keeping The Live Webcast On Air

Drum Corps Europe has started a crowdfunding campaign in order to keep the live webcast of the DCE European Championships going. Earlier this summer, DCE sounded the alarm about the costs of the popular webcast. Drum corps fans can help by sponsoring the webcast and buying airtime. Drum Corps Europe recently announced that it would […]

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2016 Phantom Regiment Audition Information Posted

You can now take the first step to becoming a member of the 2016 Phantom Regiment! Our audition information and registration is now posted. See you in November! Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight — Alex Factor

Recent drum corps alumnus Alex Factor may have only aged out from the corps in 2014, but since then he’s been dedicated to helping with all facets of Ascend Performing Arts, from assisting with camp and clinic registration for both the drum corps and the percussion ensemble, to spearheading tasks such as painting and cleaning […]

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In The News – Drum & Bugle Corps Wins Silver In International Competitions

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Drum and Bugle Corps received the silver medal for overall performance at two international competitions this summer. Comprising 40 members, the UNG Drum and Bugle Corps offers UNG students, non-UNG students and local high school students the chance to rehearse and compete together. The band took silver at Drum […]

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Bushwackers Instrument And Equipment Sales And Rentals

Does your band program need an extra Tuba for the fall? Or Mellophones? A Marimba? Did you like the props we used during our summer show? Think a set of our flags would work great in your program? Did you know you can rent/buy much of the equipment the Bushwackers use? Read the rest of […]

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