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 /Experience Timeless Excellence at the VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration
04:09 pm | The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration, a night of extraordinary talent and tribute to the legends of the marching arts community. Join us…
Spirit of Atlanta and G2 Performance Rekindle Longstanding Partnership for 2023 Season Uniforms and Costumes
04:28 pm | The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the return of G2 Performance as the official uniform and costume outfitter for the 2023 season. This exciting partnership ushers in a new era…
Happy Pride Month from Phantom Regiment!
04:24 pm | Phantom Regiment stands proudly as we join the global celebration of diversity, love, and acceptance during this special month. We recognize and honor the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world of music, arts,…
08:42 am | The May edition of The Cadets’ monthly virtual cocktail hour for Maroon & Gold+ (monthly recurring) donors was held Thursday, May 25. This month’s featured guest was Brass Caption Manager Dr. Matt Stratton, who joined the…
Madison Scouts Present “The Sound Garden”
04:23 pm | The Madison Scouts present their 2023 production titled The Sound Garden. Influenced by the Seattle-based rock band “Soundgarden”, who are themselves named for an aural-based art installation, the show’s intent is to combine an energetic combination…
The 2023 Blue Stars Present…
08:28 am | The Blue Stars are pleased to announce the 2023 production, In ABSINTHEia. Read the rest of the article here.…
Thom Hannum Joins BAC As Senior Advisor
04:35 pm | The Boston Crusaders organization is excited to welcome Thom Hannum into the role of Senior Advisor. As one of the activity’s foremost arrangers and educators, Thom has long held a connection to the Boston Crusaders, both…
Introducing: Exogenesis
04:32 pm | Drawing inspiration from nature’s wonders and the interplay between organisms, Exogenesis promises to be a mesmerizing fusion of sight and sound. As Exogenesis unfolds, the corps emerges amidst the vast expanse of a desolate space, their…
Blue Devils B Announces 2023 Program
04:31 pm | “Electric power is everywhere present in unlimited quantities and can drive the world’s machinery without the need of coal, gas, or any other of the common fuels.” -Nikola Tesla We’ve come so far that it is…
Blue Devils C Announces 2023 Program
04:28 pm | Get ready to take a walk on the wild side this summer with Blue Devils C as they present their 2023 program – BD C-FARI! This jungle themed drum corps show will transport you to an…
7R23 Tour Dates
08:46 pm | Hello everyone! Listed below is the long-awaited summer tour dates. As we approach the summer, please keep these dates in mind! Thank you for your patience, we hope everyone is excited for the season! Read the…
Announcing Our 2023 Student Leadership!
08:44 pm | Presenting our 2023 Student Leadership Team! 7th Regiment is proud to have these students lead their peers through our 2023 season. Drum Major Meredith Holtmeyer is our Drum Major for the 2023 season. Meredith has been…
Columbians Announce 2023 Program
08:39 pm | Time slows as fast as the heart drops, senses heighten with shallow breath. The engulfing sense of fear takes hold, tangible nightmare from secret depth. Come catch our show “Face Everything And Rise” at one of…
Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind
07:10 pm |
It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere mortals. This is a benefit to all of course, since they provide us with the inspiration to…
2023 Heat Wave April Brass & Guard Camp Info
07:20 pm |
The camp will be held at Interlachen Junior/Senior High in Interlachen, FL on April 14-16. Participants will again be staying overnight at the First Baptist Church of Interlachen (115 N County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148).…
The Spartans are proud to announce their 2023 production: SURREAL
07:22 pm | Bizarre. Illogical. Contradicting. Strange. Unfamiliar. Intriguing. Incorporating the visual palette of surrealism and the musical canvas of Ojos de Brujo, The Dear Hunter, Polyphia, Charles Mingus, and No Doubt, the Spartans explore the techniques of surrealist…
Rogues Hollow Regiment Immediate Opening: Xylophone
04:27 pm | Rogues Hollow Regiment is seeking a talented individual to join and complete our Front Ensemble on the Xylophone and Glockenspiel! ? If you have a knack for creating mesmerizing melodies, this is the opportunity you’ve been…
Did someone say DCI All Age
08:46 am | As some of you have heard, effective 2024, Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) will partner for the 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons to produce, promote and expand the “DCI All-Age Class.” So,…
Connecticut Hurricanes 2023 Program – Channel Green
08:44 am | “The Medium is the Message” – Marshall McLuhan Channel Green highlights the role TV and mass media played in the great social changes that took place throughout the 1960s. Channel Green is backed by the soundscape…
DCA & DCI announce partnership agreement for organizations’ 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons
08:43 am | Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) will partner for the 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons to produce, promote and expand the “DCI All-Age Class.” Under the agreement, DCA corps will perform under their…
DCA Announcement Regarding ’24-’25 Seasons
08:32 am | DCA and DCI have agreed on a proposal to partner together for the 2024/2025 competitive seasons under the heading of a DCI All-AGE DIVISION. The competitive rules of DCA and operating policies of DCI will be…
Scout House 85th anniversary also milestone for member groups
04:37 pm |
The Preston Scout House Band Inc. 85th anniversary free Community Open House on June 24 will celebrate not just the Band’s activities and legacy, but also highlight the history of the five member groups included in…
#dcacorps: Tony Wolcott – Alliance 2015
04:33 pm | Tony Wolcott, an alumni of Alliance Drum & Bugle Corps, recently shared his DCA experience, and allowed us to share. He marched with Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps from Atlanta, GA in 2015 in the horn…
DCA 2023 Schedule – Subscribe Today!
04:24 pm | The DCA season kicks off on July 1st, in Bridgeport, Connecticut with the Barnum Festival Parade of Champions, and continues the next week in Clifton, NJ. For 2023, we’ve made it simple to follow all events,…
BYBA Introduces Event Media Policy
04:15 pm | At the British Youth Band Association (BYBA), we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants, staff, and spectators at our events. As part of our ongoing efforts to protect privacy and…
Music Revolution 2023
08:35 pm | The highly anticipated Music Revolution competition, scheduled for June 18th, 2023, was set to mark the beginning of the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) circuit. Unfortunately, due to issues outside of host Revolution’s control, the plans…
Musicians/Vocals Wanted
04:22 pm | Are you a talented musician or singer looking for a new and exciting challenge? Search no further! We are a brand new band looking for an experienced guitarist, singer/singer, saxophonists and trombone players to complete our…
Introducing Marching Bands United Kingdom
07:28 pm |
Introducing Marching Bands United Kingdom an independent platform helping to promote the banding activity nationally and locally. Connecting thousands of musicians between hundreds of Marching and Brass Bands from across the musical spectrum. Helping to promote community events…
Open Rehearsal
04:38 pm | Friday 13 January we will hold an open rehearsal of the Juliana Orchestra. After a successful performance in De Spot, we will continue in the new year to ensure that we can do more performances in…
DCUK 2023 is not far away
03:28 pm |
The DCUK Board recently met with the 2022 Members Corps and discussed their plans for next summer and are now pleased to advise that there are 3 contests scheduled for the 2023 season plus the British…
MPAUK Safeguarding and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion sessions
03:14 pm |
For 2023, as part of the conditions of membership for both DCUK (& our sister organisation Winter Guard United Kingdom), Member Organisations are now required to attend introductory online sessions on two very important subjects. The…
2022 Individuals and Ensembles
05:01 pm | Saturday 26th November saw the 2022 BYBA & TYMBA Individuals and Ensembles competition take place. There were 71 entries from 20 bands across both associations. We hope that you enjoyed all of the performances as much…
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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