Last week Jong beatrix had a busy week. The kids participated in the four-evening march, welcomed the march twice, and Saturday was used to get everyone ready for the contest in Huizen that is coming up in a few weeks. Normally Jong Beatrix rehearses on Tuesday. Last Tuesday, however, was different: Hilversum’s four-evening march started […]
Friday, June 4th, was the last evening of the four day marches in Hilversum. Hundreds of contestants walked towards the finish line where they would receive their participation medals. Beatrix’ was there to guide and support the contestants on their way to the finish line. The corps hall opened its doors at 18:00 for the […]
Every year the Amerpoort organises a ‘Motor Run’ for their residents. During this event, participants make a tour of the region in motorbikes with sidecars. In this 27th edition of the motor run Jong Beatrix made an appearance. At 15:45 the members gathered on the parking lot of the Amerpoort. After unloading the truck they […]
In this series we will put our sponsors in the spotlight. Without these sponsors Beatrix’ would not exist in the way we do it now. This first sponsor in the spotlight is a very special one, an alumnus and honorary member of our organization: Ton Stam During his membership with Beatrix’ he was already orientating […]
Last Sunday, a couple of members of the Beatrix’ family came together to participate in the BFC Puzzle tour 2010. After a couple of years of absence this traditionally fun and relaxing day returned. Next to being a very busy drumcorps person, sometimes there is time when you don’t have to think about your set, […]
Getting your shots at the doctor. That was the feeling I had when I went to the USA with Beatrix’ on tour 1988, and it was not because I was sick. It was the first time I watched live shows, watched all the great corps in one huge full stadium during finals in Kansas. When […]
After 5 years of marching with black Pearl drums, this season Beatrix’ decided to do things a little bit different. The black colour of the drums has disappeared and made room for a new fresh colour that perfectly matches the new Stanbury uniforms. Inside Beatrix’ it was well known that in season 2010 we would […]
For the past three rehearsals Beatrix’ has worked hard on their musical program. “Wicked, the Music of Oz” has been polished up from all sides by the arranger, Rob Balfoort, and it already sounds amazing. Saturday, May 8th, time was spent on the entire musical program. Every piece of the show was played and where […]
Queen’s day and Liberation Day are two beautiful Dutch national holidays that are known for live music, parties and other festivities throughout the country. It makes perfect sense that Beatrix’ takes part in the celebrations on these days. Last week, early in the morning of Friday the 30th of April, Beatrix’ assembled in the corps […]
Jubal drum & bugle corps from Dordrecht (The Netherlands) has found a new partner for their percussion section. Majestic Instruments from the town of Nijehaske in Friesland will provide their ‘state of the art’ fielddrums and front ensemble instruments for the corps for the upcoming years. This means that Jubal will say goodbye to their […]
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