As a correction officer, Walter Edwards has seen the lives of many young people ruined because they had no one to give them a helping hand. Three years ago, Edwards, 40, decided to do something about it. He formed the 3M Foundation. The group raises money through auctions and donations and uses the proceeds to […]
Dear Friends of The Academy, Great news! An "Anonymous" donor has issued a challenge to match the highest pledge during the Birdies for Charity campaign. To date: that pledge is $375. Can you beat this pledge? Please keep those pledges coming… So far, we’ve generated $3,510 or 23% towards our $15,000 Goal. Pledge here now! […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The link contained in this article was posted incorrectly. This repost contains the correct link. CorpsVets Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce its scholarship offerings for 2007. Out of remembrance of friends lost and appreciation for our community, CorpsVets offers several different scholarships each year to help performers in different venues. […]
In 1994, the Northern Lights Drum and Bugle Corps Association opened a bingo parlor in Longview with a noble purpose: To raise money to teach youngsters music and marching techniques and take their band on tour. In a short time, the parlor grew into one of the state’s most lucrative nonprofit bingo halls, raking in […]
Date: January 20, 2007 Location: Villa Park VFW Post 2801 39 East Saint Charles Road Villa Park, IL 60181 Specifics: 9:00am to 7:00pm Read the rest of the article here.
Another weekend; another audition. I had no access to a mellophone over the holidays, so I had no idea what to expect. I brought my French horn for a second time. I carpooled with the same people as last camp, minus one who is probably not marching this summer. We actually left earlier and stayed […]
We’re excited to announce the appointment of Donna Petrucelli as our new Director of Public Relations! Donna is well known in DCA, having served for many years as the business manager of the Connecticut Hurricanes. We’re happy to have her on board, and look forward to a great season working with her. Donna can be […]
Looking for a way to keep his Boy Scout troop interested as they outgrew campouts, scout leader Don Warren decided to try starting a drum and bugle corps after seeing the Racine Scouts perform at a Scout jamboree. Nearly 60 years and 4,000+ alumni later, the Cavaliers continue to be the most consistently winning drum […]
This years creative team are bringing you a show that will blow the Roof Off! Music Arrangements are by Jay Howard (Brass + Front Ensemble), Adam Lowes (Drums) with Visual Designs by David Milton (Visual Design) & Jenna Riley (Choreography). Fiddler on the Roof is regarded as one of the most famous stage and film […]
Prairie Sound Drum & Bugle Corps has a new site at www.freewebs.com/prairiesound. This site has up to date information on what we are up to such as practice dates leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.
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