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 /Inside the Arc – Color Pre or Take a Knee
There once was a time in Drum Corps when the color guard was the Gulag to which were sent…
Sep 30 2017 /Cadets Welcome Member Coordinator
07:06 pm | Cadets Arts & Entertainment is pleased to welcome Israel DeMello to The Cadets Support Staff in the role of Member Coordinator. “I have a deep love for The Cadets,” Israel said. “I have called this corps…
DCI And Spirit Of Atlanta Joint Statement
06:52 pm | As Spirit of Atlanta has examined the task ahead of us to provide the safest and best experience to members, staff, and volunteers, and also in consultation with DCI, we have made the decision to go…
Meet Pacific Crest’s 2022 Drum Majors
06:47 pm | Pacific Crest is proud to introduce our drum major team for the 2022 season: Ashley Kocour, Amy Johnson, and Bridget Barragy! Ashley Kocour Returning for her fifth season is Head Drum Major Ashley Kocour (Palm Desert,…
Spirit Of Atlanta Update
07:17 pm | Spirit of Atlanta would like to update the drum corps community on inappropriate incidents that occurred among youth members during the 2021 Tour, and our actions to ensure incidents like it never happen again. There have…
In The News – Rosemont Again Extends Financial Aid To 7-Time Champion Cavaliers Drum And Bugle Corps
07:02 pm | The village of Rosemont’s 30-plus year relationship with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has received another vote of confidence and a welcomed infusion of cash. Rosemont Village Board members Monday approved a sponsorship agreement with…
Blue Knights Announce 2022 Drum Majors
06:51 pm | The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the drum major team for the 2022 season! Ethan Masters Ethan Masters is from Missouri City, Texas, and is currently a Senior at Texas A&M…
Statement From Spirit Of Atlanta
06:36 pm | During the 2021 summer tour, inappropriate behaviors occurred among performing members of Spirit of Atlanta that the organization neither condones nor tolerates in any way. We support and commend those that have come forward to report…
That’s A Wrap On 2021
08:55 pm | Thanks to the generous support of alumni, friends, and phamily, Phantom Regiment is headed into 2022 with an additional $45,000+, 20 new Club56 members, and $23,500 in merchandise sales! These gifts help us provide life-changing performing…
Southwind Holds Its First Camp Of The 2022 Season
06:22 pm | After a two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Southwind held its first camp of the 2022 Drum Corps International Season at Daphne High School in Daphne, AL. Read the rest of the article here.…
In The News – Muchachos Drum And Bugle Corps Ready To Perform Again
06:20 pm | The Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps is back. The group made its first appearance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at the Halloween Parade in Woburn, Mass. “We didn’t do much in 2020 at all,”…
2022 Louisiana Stars Color Guard Staff Announcement
02:01 pm | Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps happily introduces its 2022 color guard staff. Led by caption heads Clayton Benoit and Nicole Frederick, the color guard instructional staff includes a collection of familiar faces as well as…
2022 Louisiana Stars Design And Educational Leadership Team Announcement
08:30 pm | Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce the design and educational leadership team for the 2022 season. The entire team consists of returning designers and instructors who have been a part of developing…
Columbians 2022 Tour Announcement
06:23 pm | The Columbians Drum & Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce our first ever California tour for the 2022 season. We have been putting the pieces in place for several years to ensure we had the infrastructure…
2022 Spartans Thank You And December Camp
07:41 pm | A very big thank you to all staff, volunteers and students who participated in the November Camp. Great work! We now move on to December. Recruiting is still the name of the game. We need you!]…
Louisiana Stars Board Of Directors Announces 2022 Leadership Team
08:06 pm | The Louisiana Stars Board of Directors is happy to announce the interim leadership expansion for the 2022 season. This expansion is the first step in a long-term plan to ensure the future growth and success of…
Spartans Getting Ready For 2021 Winter Camps
07:31 pm | As band season winds down, the winter camp schedule for the corps becomes more of a highlight. Here are the dates we will meet this winter season: November 20 and 21 (Brass and Percussion all weekend.…
Atlanta CV Statement, January 10, 2022
06:49 pm | The Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps has a continued mission of education, excellence, and entertainment. The Corps strives to provide positive experiences and takes seriously the safety and security of our members, staff, and volunteers.…
Mad Plaid Brass Schedule (2022)
06:20 pm | The Mad Plaid Schedule (as of 12/01/2021) Rehearsal location: Racine Eagles Club 319 Hamilton Street Racine, WI 53402 Read the rest of the article here.…
In The News – Marching Their Way Back: Drum Corps Students Look To Raise Funds To Compete With Drum Corps Associates
09:48 pm | The drum beats on. Or at least for about 20 local kids who hope it beats on, as they look forward to marching with Fusion Core, a Drum and Bugle Corps team based out of Jefferson,…
Jordan Jergensen
06:48 pm | We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jordan Jergenson, a longtime member, instructor, and friend of Minnesota Brass, Inc., who passed away unexpectedly in October. Throughout the years, Jordan made a huge impact on the…
2022 White Sabers Show Announced
08:29 pm | Metallurgy, the ancient art and science of modifying metals, gave rise to the study of alchemy. This medieval forerunner of chemistry is based on the supposed “transformation” of matter, particularly converting base metals into gold. Ancient…
‘Tis The Season Of Giving…
06:21 pm | We are asking our friends, family and alumni to make a donation to the corps and in return any donations of $20 or more will receive an exclusive 2021 Bushwackers Christmas Ornament! Be sure to check…
Introducing The 2022 Hawthorne Caballeros Percussion Staff
07:54 pm | Brian Horn – Snare Technician Brian Horn is a marching percussion educator from Somerset, NJ. His marching percussion career started 15 years ago at Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ. Brian’s first experience with an independent…
Here’s The 2022 Hawthorne Caballeros Visual Staff Lineup
07:38 pm | Kevin Kirby Jr. – Visual Tech “Kirby” has been a part of the Caballeros since 2012. He marched as a tuba player from 2012- 2015. In 2016 he was brought onto the visual team as a…
Liberty Ensembles Win Medals At National Competition
08:30 pm |
Liberty had success at the National Individuals and Ensemble Contest! Over the last few weeks Liberty have been working on ensemble pieces for the BYBA/TYMBA online competition….and the hard work paid off with some great performances…
BYBA Southern AGM 2021
06:23 pm | The second BYBA regional AGM took place on Friday 19th November. This time it was the turn of our Southern Region bands. TYMBA The first item on the agenda was the relationship between BYBA and the…
BYBA & TYMBA I&E 2021 Results
08:17 pm | We hope that you enjoyed all of the I&E performances as much as we did – there are certainly some talented performers across BYBA & TYMBA! Here are the full results for the I&E competition. Read…
BYBA Northern AGM 2021
05:19 pm | Friday 12th November saw BYBA Northern Chair Wally Hemmingway host the first regional AGM for 2021. The first item of business was the Regional Officers. First, the regional secretary. The secretary position had been vacant since…
BYBA Northern Region Welcomes Emma Arnett
06:59 pm | Following on from the Northern Region AGM, held on Friday 12th November, BYBA are pleased to welcome Emma Arnett to the role of Northern Region Secretary. Emma has been involved in the marching world since 2011,…
49th BYBA Annual General Meeting
02:13 pm | The 49th AGM will be held on Sunday 16th January 2022 at 6 pm. In view of the uncertainty as to whether there will be further Covid-19 restrictions in effect this winter, which may prevent travel…
2021 BYBA Individuals & Ensembles
05:06 pm | Fancy yourself as the next star of the marching arts? BYBA and TYMBA’s Individuals and Ensembles (I&E) competition is your chance to share your passion and show everyone what you are capable of! Expand the sections…
Song For The Frontline
02:53 pm | The British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association (TYMBA) are pleased to present the Song for the Frontline. This video sees the banding fraternity join together to express their thanks for all…
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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