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2017 Crossmen Registration Now Open

Thank you for your interest in auditioning at Crossmen! Each year, hundreds of young adults from around the globe make the trip to Dallas, San Antonio, or Houston, Texas to attend one of three Texas eXperience Camps in hopes of becoming a member. As a 26-time DCI finalist, Crossmen have become known for tradition, family, […]

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Colts Announce Bob Barfield To Lead 2017 Visual Program

The Colts are pleased to introduce Bob Barfield as visual caption head. Bob brings with him 30+ years of experience in the drum corps activity, having experience as a technician, caption head, and consultant with Carolina Crown, the Boston Crusaders, and the Blue Stars, among others. He also has experience teaching and designing with various […]

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Carolina Crown Excited To Announce Complete 2017 Percussion Staff

Carolina Crown is extremely excited to announce the complete 2017 Crown Percussion Team. “Having the majority of the team return will insure that the continued development of the most recent years remains a priority for this award wining music ensemble,” said Crown Executive Director, Jim Coates. Crown Percussion Leaders Thom Hannum, Jim Ancona and Travis […]

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2017 Cadets Color Guard Design Team

The Cadets are proud to to announce their color guard design team for the 2017 season with Kristy Templin returning as Caption Supervisor. Joe Heininger will return as Head Designer and Choreographer with John Lemire, Eric Babula and Philip Traini joining as Designers and Choreographers. “Last night, Sam (Watson) and I were on a call […]

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2016 Bluecoats YAMAHA Pre-owned Equipment Sale

What is the purchase process? All instruments available immediately will require payment in full before delivery. For all instruments available after the 2015 season, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve instruments, and payment in full is due by August 15th, 2016. We also accept Purchase Orders from School Districts. All instruments are sold […]

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2017 Battalion Experience Clinics & Auditions

Our 2017 Battalion Experience (BEX) event schedule includes Saturday-only clinics near Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas, and Boise, as well as auditions near Salt Lake City and Denver that take place on a Friday evening and all day the next day (Saturday). BEX clinics give students an opportunity to experience drum corps first hand […]

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Academy Instruments Available For Sale

In tandem with a recent announcement (see press release here) we are excited to introduce that beginning in 2016, The Academy will be offering its Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic marching brass and percussion instruments for sale. With reduced pricing for the instruments, the opportunity is perfect for any performer, drum corps, high school, or collegiate […]

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Passing Of A True Great Drum Corps Member

Back in 2007 the door opened up one Sunday afternoon at a Florida Brass Drum and Bugle Corps rehearsal and in walks Dick Babino from Englewood, Florida. Dick sat down in the trumpet section and started to play like he’s been playing with the corps from day one. No one knew what this guy really brought to the Florida […]

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A New Way To Drive Down Hawthorne Caballeros Tuition Costs

Great opportunity with the Hawthorne Caballeros for new and returning members! The Hawthorne Caballeros offer one of the most inexpensive annual membership dues. In an effort to help offset the cost of being a member of the 2017 Hawthorne Caballeros, we are proud to announce this program for the upcoming season. Read the rest of […]

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Troopers Announce 2017 Color Guard Staff

The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the entire 2017 Color Guard staff. Color Guard Caption Head Susan Hanggi and Color Guard Designer/Choreographer Adam Dalton are very enthusiastic about the upcoming season; “Each of these staff members bring a passion and love for teaching. I am extremely excited about working alongside this […]

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