The Boston Crusaders are very pleased to announce two new appointments to the design and instructional team: Brian Murphy and Matt Winans. Brian Murphy was a critical part of the Crusaders’ visual design team from 2000 to 2002 as visual designer and color guard caption head, and will be returning to the corps as visual […]
David Gibbs and his wife Sherrie, Brian Hickman Executive Director of the Glassmen and Michael Zapanta famed videographer who has been instrumental in filming drum corps in the United states will be traveling to South Africa to take part in the National Championship of the Field Band Foundation and their 10th anniversary celebrations. The Blue […]
The Madison Scouts are auditioning males between the ages of 16 – 21 for the 2008 season. The purpose of the audition is to assess your ability, attitude, and commitment. We hope to provide an enjoyable and educational environment for everyone. Your goals should be to stay relaxed, perform your best, meet new people, and […]
It was a decision devoid of contentious debate, with a result that came much faster than expected. Yet, it was one of the biggest things to happen in several years that will affect the way the drum corps activity is structured. On Sept. 22, 2007, at a directors’ meeting of Divisions II & III that […]
The Santa Clara Vanguard capped-off their 2007 season on Saturday night at the Drum Corps International World Championships in Pasadena, California at Rose Bowl Stadium. The corps made great strides in the last week of competition, moving up two spots at Quarterfinals to fifth place, and their powerful and emotional performance on Finals night kept […]
Howard Weinstein himself couldn’t have written a more ideal job description. Music education, drum corps and an avenue to reach young people with the desire to perform. A position with Youth Education in the Arts offered the perfect blend, and the 43-year-old Orlando, Fla., resident decided this week to seize the maroon and golden opportunity. […]
Youth Education in the Arts [YEA!] is now forming Special Event Committees for several of its 2008 scheduled events. Alumni, volunteers, donors, family members or individuals with strong organizational skills and the ability to rally for the cause are needed to assist in planning for upcoming social and fundraising events. Read the rest of the […]
The Bluecoats are pleased to announce that Rick Subel has been named Color Guard Designer, Choreographer and Caption Head for the 2008 season. Rick brings a wealth of high school, winter guard and drum corps experience with him to the position. Rick began his experience in the drum corps activity at the age of 15 […]
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps announced that Andy Smart will be assuming the role of Brass Caption Head for the 2008 season. Consulting with Andy and working directly with the members of the Blue Knights will also be Jason Buckingham. "We are extremely fortunate to have Andy and Jason serving in these positions", […]
The Madison Scouts have announced that Nick Williams has accepted the role of Brass Caption Supervisor for 2008. Williams is the conductor of the Concert Band and the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of North Texas, as well as a Doctoral candidate at the university. “We’re ecstatic to have Nick Williams supervising the […]
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