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 /Mom Gilbert: A Troopers Pioneering Volunteer
04:05 pm | There is an untold number of people across the country who think “mom” when they hear Traute Gilbert’s name. Gilbert, a Casper, Wyoming resident, is the mother of five children, four of whom proudly marched with…
Inviting Friends, Fans & Family to Sit Together @ DCI Championships
04:04 pm | If you would like to sit with Troopers’ fans to cheer on the corps while in Indy, we are opening our 2023 family group block to fans. Tickets are on sale now through April 7. Group…
Jersey Surf Unveils “Mobile Music Lab” Project
04:03 pm | After more than three decades of providing music education and leadership development programming to thousands of high school and college-aged students, Jersey Surf, Inc., parent organization of the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps, is expanding…
The Cavaliers Color Guard Welcomes Three Dynamic Staff Additions
04:18 pm | We are thrilled to proudly announce three new powerhouses to round out our summer Color Guard team: Stephanie Chavez Vance Anderson Anthony Martinez Stephanie Chavez joins us as Assistant Caption Head and Choreographer, Vance Anderson comes…
Jersey Surf Announces Revised Plan for 2023 DCI Summer Tour
04:16 pm | The Board of Directors of Jersey Surf, Inc., the not-for-profit parent organization of The Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps, announced today that the scope of the program’s operations for the 2023 Summer Tour will shift…
Drum Corps Finance 101
04:15 pm | One of the most discussed topics in the drum & bugle corps activity is related to organizational funding. Where does the money come from and where does it go? It’s no secret that a modern drum…
Four Inductees to be Enshrined in the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame During Special Ceremony on June 17th
04:14 pm | The Spirit of Atlanta drum and bugle corps is pleased to announce its 2023 class of inductees into the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 17th in…
Troopers Health Professionals Discuss Ensemble’s Need for Athletic Trainer
04:12 pm | The marching arts as an activity is evolving, constantly pushing the boundaries of performance. Such advancement and innovation increases the physical demands placed on performers. To support this increasing athleticism, member health and wellness has never…
News From the Top – March 2023
05:18 pm | Join us on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 for a nostalgic Gathering of the Clan Share your Imperials of St. Patrick, Thunderbolts, and Pioneer Drum and Bugle corps memories with friends of the past. (There’s no cost)…
Bluecoats Launches Rhythm IN BLUE as SoundSport® Ensemble
11:48 am |
In 2023, Rhythm IN BLUE will bring the Bluecoats Experience to any performer 18+. The Rhythm IN BLUE season will operate with a lesser time and financial commitment to performers and will culminate with a performance…
Gold Experience and Audition – 1/14-1/15, 2023
12:44 pm | We are less than 1 week away from our second GOLD Experience and Audition Event for the 2023 season! Below are some updates and other important information for the upcoming event. Read the rest of the…
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…
Annual Drum Corps Dinner
04:05 pm | Annual Drum Corps Dinner and Mad Plaid Spring Concert Come join us on May 20, 2023 Hickory Hall 5844 Douglas Avenue – Racine, WI. 43402 This concert and dinner is open to all drum corps fans.…
Scout House Band Donating Instruments for Kids in Jamaica
04:06 pm |
Preston Scout Band Inc. is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the Band’s founding in 1938 by making a donation of brass instruments to Jamaican youth who will be participating in the Seventh Day Adventist church’s Inter-American…
White Sabers Drum Major Audition Dates for 2023 Season
04:12 pm | March 5th: Interview and Training April 16th: Formal Audition We are seeking a group of dedicated and passionate individuals to join the 2023 Drum Major Team. See below for details. Any questions should be submitted to…
Kory Esterberg Nominated to MBI Board
04:15 pm | At its recent meeting, Minnesota Brass’ Board of Directors nominated Kory Esterberg to become a new member of the board. As outlined in the bylaws of the organization, the boards’ nomination need to be ratified by…
Mad Plaid Concert Brass Announcement
04:06 pm | Dear Kiltie Fans and Friends! Mad Plaid Brass is looking for experienced horn players to join our ensemble. MAD PLAID BRASS is a sit-down Concert Bugle Corps, featuring an assortment of both Kiltie and contemporary charts.…
White Sabers Rebrand Ahead of 2023 Season
07:15 pm | 2022 was an important year in both White Sabers and Drum Corps Associates history. For the White Sabers, The Corps officially relocated from Dansville, NY to the Rochester suburb of Gates, NY. And for DCA, the…
Cabs Announces 2023 Brass Team
04:26 pm | Kyle Risch – Brass Caption Head Kyle Risch, Conductor, is in his tenth year as a public school educator and seventh with the Hawthorne Caballeros. He currently resides at Stetson Middle School where he teaches all…
Cabs Announces 2023 Caption Heads
04:12 pm | Taylor Aves – Color Guard Co-Caption Head Taylor is incredibly excited to be returning as color guard caption head for the 2023 season! Taylor marched with the Mechanicsburg Color Guard in the Scholastic A, Open, and…
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…
10 december: Juliana & Friends
05:01 pm | Since 1933, this Middelburg music association can be seen and heard in Middelburg. For the past year, the association has taken a completely different tack. They will show this for the first time on December 10.…
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…
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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