On Sunday, November 22, the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps launched their 2016 season with one of the biggest Open House events of the past five years. Open House is the annual introduction to the Bushwackers for anyone who might be interested in becoming a performer with the drum corps. The day-long event presents the […]
Thurrock Marching Brass are thrilled that the members have elected Daniel Reynolds as their November 2015 Jack Petchey Achievement Award Winner. Daniel, or ‘Dan the Man’ as he likes to be known has been an integral part of the marching percussion section for a number of years after first starting off as a trumpet player […]
The Madison Scouts announce a fundraising collaboration with the Wisconsin Bankers Association and the launch of nVestWisconsin, LLC, one of the state’s first crowdfunding websites to support local non-profits, businesses, and projects. On Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1), nVestWisconsin will launch a website, http://donate.nvestwisconsin.com, dedicated to fundraising for Wisconsin non-profits and encouraging residents to invest in […]
In the mid-1960s, Frank Van Voorhis had a notion to grow a color guard into a percussion and brass marching band based in La Crosse. He pressed the idea with the late Dave Dummer, arguing that area youth needed something beyond sports and recreation programs, something with music. Read the rest of the article here.
The Kilties will be performing in a variety of events for the 2016 season; including both DCI and DCA competitions, parades, concerts and special events. The Kilties season kicks off with their annual membership/first rehearsal weekend on December 5th and 6th, being held at Gilmore Middle School in Racine, WI. The Kilties pride themselves in […]
23 November 2015 – It’s been a busy November for TMB so far and lots more to come! Remembrance Sunday this year fell on 8 November and the youngsters from Thurrock Marching Brass were again given the honour of leading the South Ockendon Parade down South Road and to the original location of Thor’s Oak […]
Unexpected expenses can take a toll on a non-profit like Carolina Crown. Each year we plan our budget and set out to raise funds to meet the needs of each program. One of the major expenses the Crown organization faces every year is transportation. From renting tour buses, to paying drivers, to fuel, to maintenance, […]
After giving thanks at Thanksgiving, you can get deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The next day is #GivingTuesday, a great day to give back by donating to Pacific Crest. For the first time, Pacific Crest will participate in #GivingTuesday 2015. Now, you can join millions from around the world to show your support […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the contract extension of Executive Director Chris Komnick through October 2018. “I am extremely pleased that we have entered into a contract that will result in Chris continuing to serve as our Executive Director for the next three years.” states Board President Gregg Auby. “Under his leadership and […]
After a great weekend in November we are gearing up for our second camp weekend which will be held December 12 and 13 at the Nashua Boys and Girls Club. The camp weekend will be for Brass and Percussion only. Guard will not attend another practice session until January 17th. If you were at the […]
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