The 14th annual Pacific Rim Street Fest was held on Sunday, May 21 in Old Sacramento. The event broadens the awareness and understanding of the Asian Pacific heritage, showcases the contributions to the community at large, and supports cultural endeavors with grants and scholarships. Under misty skies, an estimated 40,000 people enjoyed Asian foods, shopping, […]
It is with a heavy heart that we must report the passing of Rod Stubbs on Saturday, May 20th, at the age of 92. Rod Stubbs was the illustrious leader of the Cascades for the first forty years of its existence. His contribution to drum corps in the Northwest and commitment to opportunities for young […]
Troopers Executive Director Mike Ottoes today announced that the corps has hired a new corps director. Mr. Frederick C. Morris has been hired by the organization to lead the corps back to the field of Drum Corps International competition starting in 2007. Mr. Morris is no stranger to the drum corps activity. For the past […]
When: Sunday, May 28, 2006 – 4pm until midnight Where: Geo Chemical soccer field and picnic area 1st Street Harrison New Jersey – click here for directions Who: Friends, Fans, Family, Alumni, EVERYONE is invited to help celebrate our 25th season. Read the rest of the article here.
The drum and bugle corps will train at two locations in San Antonio, Texas for All-Days Camp. At the conclusion of the June 9-11 camp (location TBA), members will move-in to their host families homes for two weeks; June 11-25. During this time, members will report to Harlandale Athletic Complex on San Antonio’s Southside for […]
Drum Corps United Kingdom have been approached to help in an independent survey entitled "Safeguarding the Future of Drum Corps in Great Britain". The survey is being undertaken by Ian Scaife and DCUK are pleased to be able assist in the distribution of this paper which is not just aimed at personnel directly involved with […]
Carolina Crown, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command and the Marine Corps League of North and South Carolina, is pleased to announce that the United States Marine Battle Colors Detachment, which includes "The Commandant’s Own" , United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Marine Corps Silent […]
If you have been following along at home this winter and spring, you’ve already heard me state that the biggest change in our approach to the 2006 production is our increased emphasis on the visual program. We have faithfully adhered to a basics program that we believe will yield a significantly improved visual performance level. […]
Immediately after Evan Woods’ turn at conducting the Crossmen hornline during drum major try-outs in December 2005, a thought passed through the 21-year-old’s mind: "That could very likely be the last time I ever get to be in the middle of a DCI hornline." But it was less than 24-hours later when the Fleming, Ohio, […]
After a one year absence, live drum and bugle corps competition returns to Central PA. Longtime promoter Five Star Brass Productions, in conjunction with the Central Dauphin East High School Band Boosters, Drum Corps Associates, and the A. J. Wright Stores will bring live drum corps competition to Landis Field on Saturday, July 8th. This […]
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