Maskandi guitarist Manqobizizwe Ncala shared tips about this SA music type with Field Band Foundation tutors during an FBF leadership workshop on 23 June. Ncala’s passion for the genre led him to begin studying the indigenous instruments used in Maskandi, and he taught himself how to build and repair them. He also runs a school […]
Thurrock Marching Brass is pleased and proud to confirm Isabella Reynolds as the worthy winner of the June 2017 Jack Petchey Achievement Award. Isabella is an active member of the colourguard, the section that brings the visual elements of both the mobile theatre and the performing arts groups alive.
Andrew Gutierrez graduated from Mohave High School earlier this month. In September, he is planning to head off to college, most likely to the University of Washington, in pursuit of a physical therapy degree and possibly a career in sports medicine. In between, he will be seeing most of the country as a member of […]
Time is running out to get your favorite seat by choosing your exact seat location for our 42nd annual Show of Shows on Friday July 7! Due to holiday shipping, online sales will end Monday July 3rd at 11:00am Central. After that, tickets will not be available for sale until 3pm on Friday July 7 […]
Professional chef, educator, seasoned Food Network champion contestant & creative culinary artist Timothy Witcher is the newest addition to the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps touring staff. Chef Witcher will oversee the ongoing training of members of the Surf’s volunteer food service team, will assist in menu & recipe development & will share his […]
After a two year absence from the Winterguard United Kingdom circuit Thurrock Marching Brass is delighted to announce that its colourguard, performing under the name of Thurrock Academy, will be returning to the WGUK circuit and will be competing in the Junior Class. To lead this effort, Thurrock Academy and The Academy legend Charmaine Mansfield […]
Mike Scott explains how this private concert and meeting took place and what the band thought about The Bluecoats’ version of their music. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
Having now had time to reflect on her magnificent contribution to the Field Band Foundation (FBF), I would like to take a moment to mark the untimely death of Jennifer Oppenheimer. Jennifer, who passed away peacefully on 16 May after a short battle with cancer, played an important part in helping the Field Band Foundation […]
As well as rehearsing for their summer production, Charlie’s Chocolate Factory the youngsters at Thurrock Marching Brass have been extremely busy performing within the community. Something they pride themselves on. First on the little local tour for the members was Corringham Primary School on 20 May 2017 where the youngsters performed to an enthusiastic audience, […]
DCA kicked off its 2017 competition season in grand style Saturday evening, June 24th in West Pittston, Pennsylvania with five DCA corps battling for position plus two outstanding corps in exhibition. The White Sabers came out victorious as they hit the field extremely prepared. The new uniforms are without a doubt fan friendly with a […]
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