Commentary

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 /

Bill Mc Grath…His Life Set the Example

04:08 pm | By the way he lived his life, Bill Mc Grath defined the concept of “the Good Soldier”. The values and discipline he absorbed in Drum Corps as a member of the Chili (“Chai-lai”) Crimson Cadets and…

Nov 26 2023 / Read More »

Aged Out Podcast 100 – Blue Knights 2023 w/ Jeff Ausdemore & James Catherall

04:29 pm | The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, sit down and discuss the 2023 Blue Knights Percussion Section from finals week with Blue Knights’ Percussion Arranger, Jeff Ausdemore and Sound Designer &…

Nov 22 2023 / Read More »

Returning Visual Staff Assume Caption Head Positions for The Academy DBC

04:23 pm | We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps leadership team. Join us in welcoming Andrew Gregory and Robert Peterson as our Co-Caption Heads for the upcoming season. Their wealth…

Nov 22 2023 / Read More »

The Artistry of a Design Team

04:15 pm | In the world of drum corps, each season brings forth a new wave of creativity, precision, and innovation. As anticipation builds for the 2024 season, fans of the Seattle Cascades eagerly await the announcement of the…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

Harmonizing for Good: Support Music City Drum Corps on Giving Tuesday

04:14 pm | In the spirit of giving and community, this Giving Tuesday presents a unique opportunity to support an organization that strikes a chord not just in music but in the hearts of many. Music City Drum Corps,…

Nov 18 2023 / Read More »

Support The Boston Crusaders 2023 Holiday Campaign

04:20 pm | As we come together over the following weeks to celebrate the season, there’s no better time to give back to the “Corps We Love.” Please join the Crusader community by making a tax-deductible gift towards our…

Nov 17 2023 / Read More »

Kelsey Brunson Joins The Academy Admin Team

04:19 pm | The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its administration team, Kelsey Brunson, who will serve as Corps Manager and partnering with the recently appointed Corps Director, Josh Thye. Kelsey…

Nov 17 2023 / Read More »

Megan Sellman Joins the 2024 Cascades!

04:18 pm | It is with great excitement and anticipation that we present Megan Sellman as the Movement Director and Choreographer for the Seattle Cascades in 2024. With an illustrious background in movement science and a proven track record…

Nov 17 2023 / Read More »

Raiders Announce 2024 Design Team

04:13 pm | The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce our design team for the 2024 season. We couldn’t pull off our 2024 production without this team! Read the rest of the article here.…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps Launches the “Southwind Legacy Project” to Empower Future Generations of Musicians of both the Spartans and Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps

04:29 pm | The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the formation of the “Southwind Legacy Project.” This is an exciting partnership between the Spartans and the leadership of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. This groundbreaking…

Nov 16 2023 / Read More »

The Battalion is searching for a Corps Director as Steinacker announces future plans

04:04 pm | The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps is committed to celebrating the accomplishments of our students, staff, and volunteers as they demand excellence of themselves in the drum corps activity, and in all other aspects of their…

Nov 9 2023 / Read More »

2024 Blue Devils C Season Starts in November

06:02 pm | Since 1980, The Blue Devils C Corps has been helping young performers ages 8-15 jump start their journey into the marching arts! It’s the perfect introduction for beginner percussion, brass, and color guard students in Northern…

Oct 30 2023 / Read More »

Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps Welcomes Anthony Montesion as New Director of Ensembles

04:25 pm | The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Montesion as the organization’s new Director of Ensembles. With an impressive background in the world of marching arts and a passion for…

Oct 12 2023 / Read More »

Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. Announces Cessation of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps Operations

07:38 pm | The Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. (EYPA) Board of Directors is announcing the difficult decision to cease operations of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. “We are very sad to shut down the corps,” said…

Oct 11 2023 / Read More »

Serenity Morris Named Corps Director of 7th Regiment

03:19 pm | The 7RYPAO Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Serenity Morris (she/her) to the role of Corps Director of 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, effective October 1, 2023. As Corps Director, Serenity…

Oct 1 2023 / Read More »

Spartans announce the return of the entire Design Team for 2024!

04:30 pm | Capitalizing on our success from 2023, the Spartans are pleased to announce the return of our entire award-winning Design Team! Register today for our Audition Camps starting in November at spartansdbc.org Read the rest of the…

Sep 21 2023 / Read More »

Thank you, Morris Arts!

07:41 pm | For the upcoming season, we’ve been awarded a Local Arts Grant by the Morris Arts council, an organization that builds community through the arts through its support of Morris County performing arts groups like us. Thank…

Nov 27 2023 / Read More »

Pride & Class – May 11-12, 2024

04:27 pm | Calling all Truckers, Food Truck owners and Vendors. We are anticipating over 1000 attendees each day. You won’t want to miss out! Registration Fees Tractor Trailers $25 per day Food Trucks $75 per day Vendors $200…

Nov 25 2023 / Read More »

Meet the Hawthorne Caballeros 2024 Front Ensemble Staff!

04:25 pm | The Hawthorne Caballeros are excited to welcome this awesome team of front ensemble staff members to our educational team for the 2024 season! Percussion Caption Head – Mark Monaghan Front Ensemble Coordinator – Matt Blood Jeancarlo…

Nov 22 2023 / Read More »

Join the New York Skyliners for camp in December!

04:21 pm | Join us for an exciting weekend filled with music, fun, and memories that will last a lifetime! Register now for the New York Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps December camp at Owego Free Academy. Complete an…

Nov 22 2023 / Read More »

RHR is Hiring

04:20 pm | Rogues Hollow Regiment is looking for skilled percussionists and color guard performers to join our #RHR2024 Staff for this season. Rogues Hollow Regiment is currently hiring for: Front Ensemble Caption Head Battery Tech – Tenors Read…

Nov 21 2023 / Read More »

Meet the 2024 Hawthorne Caballeros Brass Staff!

04:18 pm | The Hawthorne Caballeros are excited to welcome this awesome team of brass staff members to our educational team for the 2024 season! Joshua Jenkins – Brass Caption Head Mike Castellano – High Brass Coordinator Ray Henrickson…

Nov 21 2023 / Read More »

Meet the 2024 Hawthorne Caballeros Battery Staff

04:16 pm | The Hawthorne Caballeros are excited to welcome this awesome team of battery staff members back to our educational team for the 2024 season! We’re excited to share our entire 2023 staff is back for another season.…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

2024 New York Skyliners Tour Dates Announced!

04:14 pm | Catch the New York Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps on tour at one of the following shows in 2024! For more information on these events go to: https://dci.fan/Skyliners24 For those interested in joining us on the…

Nov 20 2023 / Read More »

2023 BYBA I&E Postponed

07:40 pm | The 2023 Individuals and Ensembles (I&E) competiton, scheduled for Sunday 19th November, is unfortunately being postponed until the new year. We are currently exploring dates around the end of January and will confirm a new date…

Nov 14 2023 / Read More »

51st BYBA AGM

08:35 pm | The 51st AGM will be held on Saturday 27th January 2024 at a venue to be confirmed in the Midlands. The exact time is also to be confirmed but will be in the afternoon. Further information…

Oct 27 2023 / Read More »

BYBA Individuals and Ensembles 2023

04:33 pm | Fancy yourself as the next Star of the Marching Arts? BYBA’s Individuals and Ensembles (I&E) competition is your chance to stand up and show the rest of the banding world what you’re capable of. We have…

Oct 14 2023 / Read More »

BYBA National Championships 2023

05:23 pm | There’s just under a month to go until the BYBA National Championships take place at Steel Park, Corby, on the 8th October. Bands and corps from across the UK will fight it out for the title…

Sep 16 2023 / Read More »

Baritone Sax wanted

12:49 pm | Do you want to join us with the latest and hippest orchestra in Zeeland? The Pop Collective is looking to complete a baritone saxophone. The band currently consists of about 22 members and consists of brass,…

Sep 9 2023 / Read More »

Searching for guitarist

12:11 pm | Are you ready to take the stage and make pop and funk heard? The Pop Collective is looking for a guitarist to complete the band. The band currently consists of about 20 members and consists of…

Aug 28 2023 / Read More »

BYBA Announces 2023 League Splits

05:58 pm | Following on from a successful first 3 competitions, BYBA has today announced the splitting of the divisions ready for the second half of the season. For the first half of the season, all bands competed in…

Aug 5 2023 / Read More »

Sunshine and Smiles at Summer Rhythm

06:35 pm | Sunday 2nd July saw the 2023 Summer Rhythm contest take place at Spencer Community Trust FC, Northampton. Although it’s by no means the largest stadium bands will play at this season, show hosts Liberty have found…

Jul 7 2023 / 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 »