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Inside the Arc – HAPPY NEW YEAR, LILY WOO

In the traditional Chinese Calendar 2025 is the Year of the Snake so it’s appropriate that this story contains…

Jan 31 2025 /

Inside the Arc – 3 Wise Men

It’s said “experience counts”, but there’s world of difference between 10 year’s experience and 1 year’s experience 10 times…

Sep 29 2024 /

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 /
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The Ultimate DCI Trivia Game

07:43 pm | Do you guys think you could have beaten Alan and Malik in this game???…

Dec 9 2025 / Read More »

Postlude: After Seven Winters | Jordan Frye

05:00 pm | Inspired by our 2025 repertoire, BACCBS member Jordan Frye traded a tuba for a pair of skates to bring Tigran Hamasyan’s “Postlude: After Seven Winters” to the rink. Hailing from Colorado, Jordan Frye is a multifaceted…

Dec 8 2025 / Read More »

Like It’s Christmas | Kimberlin and Katie

04:50 pm | Kicking off our holiday performance series down in Florida with Katie and Kimberlin! Katie Huynh and Kimberlin Brown spent the last two summers spinning with the BACCG, earning two George Zingali Best Guard Awards! All holiday…

Dec 7 2025 / Read More »

Mobile Music Lab Facilitators Complete Village Music Circles Global 3-Day Training

04:43 pm | Jersey Surf’s Mobile Music Lab is proud to announce that community music-making facilitators Justin Vedovelli and Mike Mercadante have successfully completed the Village Music Circles Global 3-Day Basic Facilitators Training, an intensive professional development program led…

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East Coast Showcase Tickets Now On Sale

04:57 pm | What’s better than coming home for the holidays? Getting tickets for a home show for the holidays! This year’s East Coast Showcase returns to Lawrence, MA on Thursday, July 30th! The 2026 lineup features THREE recent…

Dec 4 2025 / Read More »

2026 Blue Stars January Camps

04:45 pm | We are excited to continue the process of assembling the 2026 Blue Stars in a series of winter camps to finalize the corps membership and to prepare for the 2026 season. Whether you are a contracted…

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Join River City Rhythm in 2026!

08:49 pm | Join a River City Rhythm ensemble in 2026! Visit www.rivercityrhythm.org to learn more.…

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Blue Devils B 2025 Multi Cam at DCI Gold Showcase

06:45 pm | Watch Blue Devils B perform at the 2025 Gold Showcase with partial sound on Wednesday, July 9. FloSports is actively pursuing the remaining music licensing necessary to be able to offer the entire performance on-demand.…

Jul 10 2025 / Read More »

High Cam: Gold Drum and Bugle Corps At DCI West 2025

06:08 pm | Watch the full high cam of Gold Drum and Bugle Corps at 2025 DCI West. #dci2025 #soundon…

Jul 7 2025 / Read More »

Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.

10:19 pm | It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. has been with the Spartans for all eight decades of…

Jul 6 2025 / Read More »

Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.

05:46 pm | It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. has been with the Spartans for all eight decades of…

Jul 1 2025 / Read More »

On the Back Hash Ep. #93- DCI 2025: Open Class and All-Age Show Announcements

06:15 pm | The boys are back and ready to talk all things DCI! After a lengthy break, we’re back along with the start of the 2025 DCI season. This episode, the guys talk about the shows that have…

Jun 7 2025 / Read More »

Free

04:56 pm | This is for new members only. If you are a returning member or already attended a rehearsal this season visit Join The Hurricanes To Register with the free rehearsal pass you need to complete the following…

Dec 8 2025 / Read More »

Club Thunder

04:46 pm | Your support is crucial to our future. Due to rising fuel, transportation, staff, and equipment costs,, we need consistent cash flow to sustain the corps’ level of excellence. Every time we add a parade we take…

Dec 6 2025 / Read More »

Trailer

04:46 pm | Last summer the Hurricanes truck had a complete engine failure. We have purchased a new 48 foot trailer that will set the corps up with reliable transportation for years to come. The corps was able to…

Dec 3 2025 / Read More »

Support Fusion Core on Giving Tuesday!

05:44 pm | As we embrace the spirit of Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2026), we want to reach out to our incredible community and share how your support can make a difference for Fusion Core. This year, we’ve faced…

Dec 2 2025 / Read More »

Event Entertainment Columbus Ohio | Marching Band Drumline Drum Corps

08:07 pm | Bring a gameday vibe to your next event with the Saints! Booking for 2026 NOW: https://www.columbussaints.org/event-entertainment/ #evententertainment #columbusohio #gameday #drumline #marchingband #tradeshow #parade #festival…

Nov 26 2025 / Read More »

Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025

08:05 pm | Friday October 24th from 6-9pm at Catholic War Veterans Hall 112 Derby Ave, Derby CT. $30/Person, $50/couple in advance, $35/person day of. Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025…

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Labor Day Weekend – Back in the Day

05:47 pm | Labor Day weekend had me feeling nostalgic. As a drum corps kid growing up in upstate New York, it meant something big; really big! The Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Championships. The senior corps! The big guys.…

Sep 4 2025 / Read More »

2025 DCI All-Age World Championships Finals Awards Ceremony

04:23 pm | Through the scores and awards from the 2025 DCI All-Age World Championship Finals, August 10, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Read more about the results: https://www.dci.org/news/bucs-take-home-gold-at-second-ever-dci-all-age-championship/…

Aug 19 2025 / Read More »

British Youth Band Association – Notification of Annual General Meeting

07:45 pm | Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026 ? Time: 3:00 PM (coffee and registration) ? Venue: The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB We are delighted to invite you to the Annual General Meeting (AGM)…

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Mr Allan Hainsworth

04:47 pm | It is with great sadness that the British Youth Band Association has leant of the sudden passing of Allan Hainsworth on Sunday 23rd November, following a heart attack. Allan will be known to many as the…

Dec 3 2025 / Read More »

DCUK SoundSport – Class of 2026

05:57 pm | Drum Corps United Kingdom is pleased to announce the details of the 16 performing groups that have signed up to the forthcoming DCUK 2026 SoundSport season 1st Burntwood GB/2nd Burntwood BB (Burntwood, Staffs) 51st/35th BB/GB Northfield Brigades (Birmingham)…

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2025 DCJ All Japan Championships The Yokohama Scouts

06:47 pm | Drum Corps Japan 2025 ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS…

Nov 29 2025 / Read More »

2025 BYBA Individuals and Ensembles Results

08:02 pm | Congratulations to all of the participants of our 2025 Individuals and Ensembles competition – hosted jointly with the Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association (TYMBA)! 2025 Individuals and Ensembles Results…

Nov 24 2025 / Read More »

DCUK Championships 2005

03:26 pm | Take a trip down Memory Lane to the 2005 British Drum Corps Championships held at Mansfield Town FC and features clips from: CADET CLASS 4th Place – Commodore Cadets 3rd Place – Avenger Cadets 2rd Place…

Sep 10 2025 / Read More »

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,…

Oct 3 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 22 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 21 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 20 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 19 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 18 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 17 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 10 2011 / Read More »