Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind
It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere…
May 5 2023 /Inside the Arc – The Book of Norman
Sometime in the fall of 1971, I was walking down Waverly Place in Greenwich Village with a friend. A…
Sep 4 2022 /Inside the Arc – The Ace of Bugles
As everyone knows, the Greeks had their Mt. Olympus, the Romans their Pantheon, and the Norse their Valhalla, special…
May 26 2021 /Inside the Arc – Three Who Matter
Today he’d be called a “Dreamer”, qualified for the DACA Program, but those terms didn’t exist in 1947 when…
Jul 4 2020 /Inside the Arc – The Quest
Few are left who know much about it now, and many of them aren’t certain whether it was real…
Nov 19 2019 /Inside the Arc – A little ditty ’bout Chick and Diane
When she was a very young girl, she had a little problem with her wrist and hand, so she…
Apr 7 2018 /Remembering long-time volunteer Barb Glasscoe
04:14 pm | Barb Glasscoe, one of Phantom Regiment’s most beloved and loyal volunteers, died Sunday, May 12. She was 65. She had spent much of her adult life as a Phantom Regiment volunteer and was vital to the…
Mandarins Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser
04:13 pm | Kick-off Spring Training with us next week with our nationwide Panda Express Virtual Community Fundraiser! Order online at any Panda Express nationwide using our fundraiser code, and 28% of sales will be donated to the Mandarins.…
Marching Roundtable 1214: Santa Clara Returns, Looking To The Future
04:17 pm | Hear about the Vanguard’s plans for this summer and beyond. With Russ Gavin, CEO of Vanguard Music & Performing Arts You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you…
Vanguard Music And Performing Arts Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with Apolla Performance Wear
04:10 pm | Vanguard Music And Performing Arts proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Apolla Performance Wear, marking a significant stride in elevating the performance experience for our esteemed corps members and staff. Established in 2014, Apolla Performance Wear…
Vanguard Music And Performing Arts Announces Sponsorship with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs
04:08 pm | Vanguard Music And Performing Arts is thrilled to announce a new sponsorship with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs, ensuring our members can perform at their best while protecting their hearing health. The intensity and power of drum corps…
On A Water Break Podcast: The One About DCI Tour Fees
04:16 pm | Join our hosting panel as they dive into Drum Corps Tour Fees and what they are excited about for the 2024 DCI Season. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more!…
Deadline Looming to Let Your DCI Ticket Purchases Benefit the Troopers
04:07 pm | Did you know that securing your seats to selected DCI events through Troopers’ ticket block sales supports America’s Corps? The Troopers have ticket blocks for San Antonio, both nights in Allentown and all three days at…
Evansville One-Day Clinic with Phantom Regiment
04:06 pm | Level up your marching arts skills with some of the best instructors in the world at this special, one-day PR Academy clinic! Join us for a day of learning from world-class instructors, interacting with current drum…
Spartans Friends and Family Day: 7/3
04:08 pm | Come see the Spartans only public performance in NH! Friends and Family Day is the perfect opportunity for our friends, family, alumni, and the public to see the Spartans newest production for the first time. This…
Nashua Spring Carnival: 4/23 – 4/27
04:17 pm | Wristband shifts are outlined below: Tue April 23rd 6-10 PM Wed April 24th 6-10 PM Thu April 25th 2-10 PM Fri April 26th 2-10 PM Sat April 27th 12-10 PM Read the rest of the article…
Spartans are excited to announce our 2024 program YOUTOPIA
04:17 pm | We are excited to announce our 2024 program YOUTOPIA. Join us on a journey through the eye of Burning Man. Read the rest of the article here.…
Blue Saints Looking For Members
06:35 pm | We are looking for members from ages 12-21. Come be a part of the 72nd edition of The Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps. This is a FREE program that promotes discipline, teamwork and builds self…
News From the Top – February, 2024
05:27 pm | Join Us for a Birthday Party for Dr. Cecil Austin Sunday, February 18th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm Meyer’s Restaurant at 4260 South 76th Street in Greenfield, WI A family style broasted chicken and polish sausage…
The Spartans Welcome Brian Murphy as Design and Staff Advisor for the 2024 Season!
06:40 pm | Brian brings a vast background to the Spartans with over 50 years of experience. Most recently Brian was the Program Coordinator and Corps Director for The Cadets for the 2023 season. Brian was also the Visual…
2024 Gold Audition Update – Jan 14-15, 2024
03:48 pm | We are less than 1 week away from our first GOLD Experience and Audition Event of 2024, and I am looking forward to seeing you there! Below are some updates and other important information for the…
Spartans Announce Jan Camp dates and their Brass to the Max performance with Symphony NH!
07:56 pm | The next Spartans Audition camp is Jan 13 -14 for Brass and Percussion only, there will be no Color Guard attendance again until April. The Jan camp will be held at Elm St Middle school in…
Let’s Do It Again!
04:11 pm | Day Two of an amazing rehearsal weekend is here. Did you miss out on the fun? Don’t worry! You’ve got one more shot to join us next weekend for another round of rehearsals and some exciting…
40% Off Vibes Earplugs for Fusion
04:06 pm | Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs has offered us a discount group rate on their ear protection. Learn more about their product below. Fusion Core members, alumni and their families are eligible to purchase Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs at the…
2024 Silver Leaves summer parade schedule
08:39 pm |
Silver Leaves Brass ensemble is opening this year’s performance schedule with a May 20 Victoria Day holiday parade in Woodstock, the first of about 15 events winding up in mid-December with an evening Santa Claus parade…
Check out our pre-season store
08:23 pm | As we get ready for the beginning of the 2024 season and our first season as DCI All-Age members, we’ve rolled out a print-on-demand store where you can get your hands on custom Fusion Core merchandise…
Meet Robbie Davidson, Quad Technician
08:38 pm | Meet Robbie Davidson, our talented Quad Technician! Robbie brings a wealth of experience from teaching at various programs across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Currently studying Audio Production at the Los Angeles Film School,…
2024 New York Skyliners May Camp this Saturday
04:55 pm | This Saturday, May 11th, join us for another rehearsal camp as we prepare for an exciting season ahead. Positions across our organization are still available. Fill out an interest form if you’d like to join us…
Columbus Saints Announce 2024 Production
04:18 pm |
It’s 1930s New York City …The rhythm of the city is pulsing in your veins! The lights dim, the crowd hushes. A lone sound pierces the silence, a melody yearning for escape. You and the Columbus…
Preston Scout House Band Inc. ‘Summer Social’ on June 22
04:28 pm |
Members of the community are welcome to attend the Preston Scout House Band Inc. Summer Social afternoon on June 22, featuring an emphasis on photos, videos, news clippings, scrapbooks and other memorabilia emphasizing the social side…
Barry Vernon
06:22 pm | BYBA have been made aware that a titan in the marching band community has sadly transcended into that great band hall in the sky. Barry Vernon has been an incredible part of the BYBA history, both…
BYBA Council Meeting – 3rd March
05:52 pm | Last Sunday (3rd March) saw the newly-elected BYBA Council meet for the first time since the AGM. Please see below for details of what was discussed Present: Paul Morgan (“PDM”); Andrew Horton (“AWH”); Gary Roylance (“GR”);…
Outcomes from the 51st AGM of the British Youth Band Association
05:06 pm | The AGM held on 27th September 2024 in Atherstone was well attended, with 20 people in attendance and a further 3 bands being represented by proxy. Before the meeting Paul Morgan outlined his vision and plans…
Details Confirmed for 51st BYBA AGM
04:11 pm | Details have been confirmed for the 51st Annual General Meeting of the British Youth Band Association The AGM will take place on Saturday 27th January 2024 at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel – 99 Long Street,…
Baritone sax wanted!
04:35 pm | Do you like to join us with the latest and hippest orchestra in Zeeland? The Pop Collective is looking to complete a baritone saxom. The band currently consists of about 22 members and consists of brass,…
2024 BYBA Membership Now Open
04:32 pm | Membership of the British Youth Band Association for 2024 is now open! Join us for our 50th Anniversary year and help us celebrate in style. Membership of BYBA is open to any marching band, however we…
2023 BYBA I&E Postponed
07:40 pm | The 2023 Individuals and Ensembles (I&E) competiton, scheduled for Sunday 19th November, is unfortunately being postponed until the new year. We are currently exploring dates around the end of January and will confirm a new date…
51st BYBA AGM
08:35 pm | The 51st AGM will be held on Saturday 27th January 2024 at a venue to be confirmed in the Midlands. The exact time is also to be confirmed but will be in the afternoon. Further information…
Book Review – “Space Music”
08:18 pm | Jack Meehan is a true drum corps renaissance man. From his initial exposure to the activity while growing up in the Burroughs of New York City to his long time association with the Concord Blue Devils,…
2011 DCW On-Line: Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
09:56 pm |
by Rich Conti, Drum Corps World staff (richburgher [at] yahoo [dot] com) August 4, 2011 – Johnsonburg, PA . . . An absolutely gorgeous evening and a large and ravenous drum corps crowd set the stage…
2011 DCW On-Line: Erie, Pennsylvania – World Class
09:14 pm |
by Kevin Gamin, Drum Corps World staff and Drum Corps Planet managing editor August 6, 2011 – Erie, PA . . . It was a weekend of upsets in Erie, PA. On Saturday evening, the Oregon…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Saturday Night
08:56 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) August, 6 2011 — Allentown, PA . . . On this very wet and threatening evening, the Blue Devils barely edged the Cadets by…
2011 DCW On-Line: West Chester, Pennsylvania
09:31 pm |
by Bob Fields, Drum Corps World staff (rfields25 [at] aol [dot] com) With just two two days to go before the DCI Eastern Regional in Allentown, PA, this show at West Chester University gave a great…
2011 DCW On-Line: Massillon, Ohio
08:34 pm |
by Vic Colaianni, Drum Corps World staff (vjcoly [at] gmail [dot] com) A rain-shortened “Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival” drum corps competition did not dampen the enthusiasm of the over 7,000 in attendance. This year’s…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Friday Night
06:40 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) The Cavaliers easily outdistanced the Phantom Regiment this evening with their powerful and unusual production titled “XtraordinarY.” The Rosemont, IL, corps led across all…
2011 DCW On-Line: Bealeton, Virginia
07:45 pm |
by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) Crown lit up the sky with phenomenal aerial color guard tricks while filling the night air with their outstanding “Rach Star” production. This night…
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