In The News – Drum Corps International Competition Turns Up Volume in North Texas as Mother Nature Turns Up Heat

With the sun beating down Thursday afternoon, musicians with the Santa Clara Vanguard kept the beat, preparing for the Drum Corps International performance at the University of North Texas.

“Last night we did our full run around 10:00 and it was pretty warm,” said percussionist, Cameron Cavender.

Cavender practiced in the midday heat with the drum section; wearing nothing but shorts, shoes, and his drum harness. Other musicians sported bathing suits and sunglasses as they practiced.

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