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 /Inside the Arc – Horns, Drums, and Gratitude
It’s just barely visible and you can miss it even after you know it’s there. Still, if you’ve ever…
Nov 9 2017 /NIU Concert Band Festival hosted by Phantom Regiment
04:33 pm | The NIU Concert Band Festival hosted by Phantom Regiment is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your band in one of the best venues in the Midwest. Give your students the opportunity to perform on the big…
Jim Ancona Headlines Boston Crusaders Percussion Staff Additions
04:31 pm | The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce new additions to our percussion staff for the 2023 season! Headlining these additions is accomplished educator Jim Ancona in the new role of Percussion Advisor. Jarod Sullivan (battery) and…
The Troopers Mourn the Loss of Pat Amann
05:01 pm | On Tuesday, October 25th, Pat Amann, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, unexpectedly passed away. He was 54. Born to Beryl and Jill Amann of Pueblo, Colorado, Pat was a lifelong musician, hunter, and outdoor…
Wilson Named Blue Stars Culinary Director
03:27 pm | The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the promotion of Sue Wilson to Culinary Director, a new full-time position in the organization. Sue began working with the Blue Stars’ food program in…
Announcing the 2023 Cavaliers Audio Team
04:46 pm | The Cavaliers are proud to present the six audio engineering experts who will be joining us for our 75th anniversary season: Matthew Black: Sound Designer and Audio Caption Manager Nick Mason: Lead Audio Engineer Kyle Hollen:…
Spirit Board President Shares Update on Reorganization and Safety Efforts
08:20 pm | Friends, As we embark on a new era with Spirit of Atlanta, I am sharing with you the organization’s progress in developing a new strategy to help make safety our top priority. The result of this…
2023 Pacific Crest Percussion Staff
08:09 pm | After a month-long search, we have finalized our staff of percussion educators for the 2023 season. The staff page of our Website will be updated to include photos and bios in the coming weeks. Read the…
Blue Knights Announce Thomas Kober as Brass Caption Head
03:43 pm | The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce our brass caption head for the 2023 season! Thomas is the Director of Bands at William J. Brennan High School in San Antonio, TX. During…
Resignation, Kevin Lowery
08:19 pm | 7th Regiment Youth Performing Arts Organization announces the resignation of Executive Director Kevin Lowery. The board of directors has subsequently appointed Jim O’Neil to the position of Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. Mr. Lowery joined 7th…
Louisiana Stars Opens Search for Corps Director
09:54 pm | The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Board of Directors is now opening a search for a corps director. Going into the 2022 competitive season, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Jeremi Edwards to the position…
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Win Drum Corps International Championship
04:21 pm | Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is incredibly proud to announce that on August 7th, 2022, The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets (SCVC) won the Drum Corps International Open Class Championships! Winning this title through Drum Corps…
Spartans Moving Into 2023
01:38 pm | Thank you for an amazing summer, Spartans. ??? Our 2022 season might be over, but our 2023 registration is now OPEN! Join us on our next journey – camp dates are as follows: November 19th and…
Spartans Heading To DCI World Championships
06:32 pm | After a successful first season tour down south, the corps is now making its way through the US as it heads to Lucas Oil Stadium for DCI championships. To follow the corps, please go to DCI.ORG…
Marching Roundtable 1111: DCI 50- River City Rhythm Promotes Inclusion
06:15 pm | The drum major team discusses their job with the corps and how they promote inclusion and diversity within the corps. With Sydney Martin, Anders Peterson, Sophia Fenske, and Red Wilhelm. You can listen to us below,…
THAT! Returns For SoundSport 2022
08:08 pm |
Want the opportunity to participate in SoundSport but don’t have the time or desire to spend months rehearsing? Want to be a part of a group that epitomizes the objective of the SoundSport activity; perform an…
Pioneer News From The Top – July 2022
12:49 pm | Are you going to bring your instrument? Play along with alumni of the Kilts, Pioneer, and other corps of old? Why not??? Drum equipment will be available and some horns to be used for the event.…
Meet the 2023 Hawthorne Caballeros Design Team
08:12 pm | Mark Monaghan – Percussion Arranger Mark is an NJ-based musician and educator currently holding the middle school band director position at Eisenhower Middle School in Roxbury NJ as well as a percussion specialist for the district.…
New York Skyliners Alumni Corps Prepare for 30th Season
03:46 pm |
The New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps wants YOU! We always welcome new members in all sections, experienced or not. If you can play a horn or drum, twirl (or carry) a flag or…
2022 Minnesota Brass Banquet Awards
07:06 pm | Minnesota Brass celebrated the 2022 summer season on Saturday, October 22nd. As we embark into a new chapter of Minnesota Brass, some new traditions will take root, and we’ve got our sights on bringing some old…
Cabs Announces Matt Hurley as Co-Show Coordinator
05:03 pm | Matt Hurley will be returning to the Caballeros in his role of Co-Show Coordinator. This will be Matt’s 8th year in this role. Matt brings with him a wealth of Drum Corps experience, having marched in…
2022 Minnesota Brass Potluck Banquet – Saturday, October 22nd
05:09 pm | We invite all Minnesota Brass alumni to join us for an end-of-season celebration! Special thanks to Eric Molho for hosting the banquet at his party room in downtown Minneapolis ? RSVP so Eric knows how many…
2022 Minnesota Brass Annual Town Hall Meeting
05:00 pm | The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the Annual Meeting for 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18th on Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. For meeting details and Zoom…
2023 Hawthorne Caballeros Open House: 11/26-27
04:47 pm |
Join us for our 2023 Open House at Passaic County Technical Institute! Coming off a spectacular 76th season, the corps is excited to start the 77th chapter of the Hawthorne Caballeros. Open House Dates/Times: Saturday, November…
Community Foundation provides $1,800 grant to support Scout House
04:33 pm |
Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation (CNDCF) has provided an $1,800 grant to help with instruction costs of Scout House Youth Band, formerly known as Preston Scout House Cadets drum and bugle corps. The youth organization…
50th BYBA Annual General Meeting
09:46 am | The 50th AGM will be held on Saturday 28th January 2023 at The Coton Sports and Social Club, 52 Henry Street, Coton, Nuneaton CV11 5SQ . The time to be confirmed but likely to be later…
2022 BYBA League Champions Announced
07:40 pm | The British Youth Band Association are pleased to announce the 2022 League Champions. With a league score of 30.69, an uncontested Beeches secured the title with their performance of Wonderland. This exciting retelling of Alice’s Adventures…
BYBA National Championships 2022
04:50 pm | There’s just a month to go until the BYBA National Championships take place at Steel Park, Corby, on the 2nd October. Bands and corps from across the UK will fight it out for the title of…
Nominations Open For BYBA Awards
01:02 pm | Nominations are now open for BYBA’s end of season awards. Each year, at the National Championships, awards are presented to individuals worthy of special recognition. These awards are the Terry Kemp Memorial Trophy and the Marie…
BYBA Set For Second Half
03:49 pm | After a short summer break, BYBA returns to the competition field in September. There are 3 competitions left until the end of the season; bands have been split out into classes and the stage is set,…
New Arrangers For 2022 BYBA Season
05:24 pm | BYBA welcomes three new arrangers onto the scene for the 2022 season. Warwick Corps of Drums and Revolution have both announced changes to their music teams. Warwick Warwick have announced that Abi C-V has arranged their…
Music Revolution – Review
08:02 pm | The 19th of June saw the long-awaited return of contesting to the British Youth Band Association and proof positive that the UK marching band activity is still alive and kicking following its enforced absence. Speaking to…
The European Drum Corps Championships Are Back
07:49 pm |
After a 2 year hiatus the European Drum Corps Championships will be returning in 2022 The last event was held in 2019 and on Saturday 24th September 2022 the event will be back and will be…
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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