Corps’ represented included: Ghost Riders, Golden Eagles, Mass Brass, Amoskeag Sound, Capital Brass, Lambertville Volunteers, CrossmenXtreme, Erie Thunderbirds and Bayonne Bridgemen. The enthusiasm was apparent to all as Officers were elected and spirited discussions were held on a number of projects for 2008; including several ideas for marketing and promotion, new shows, new members and […]
The DCE Championships for 2008 are operating under a seeding mechanism that utilizes scores achieved at any DCE Certified Show for the running order of the Preliminary Competition. This means that any Unit that has participated in a DCE Certified Show will have chalked up a score that will in effect enhance their chances of […]
Nominations are being taken for the Class of 2008 Cadets Hall of Fame. The Cadets Hall of Fame Committee has begun taking letters of nomination for candidates for this year’s inductees. They will be accepted until April 15th, according to Committee Chairman Eric Santo. Any person may nominate a candidate for the Hall of Fame. […]
The Min-On Concert Association recently announced the creation of “Odyssey” an “All Female” performance group consisting of brass, percussion and color guard performers. Woman auditioning should excel in the areas of musicianship, dance and athletics. Initial auditions will be conducted via submitted video with live call back auditions taking place in the Spring of 2008. […]
It’s a staple at many concerts. The song winds down, there’s a silent pause and a band member speaks up, asking if there are any requests. But in Hanover, where traditional concerts on Carlisle Street following the Halloween and Memorial Day parades have come under fire in recent years, the scenario is a bit more […]
In it’s 2008 Annual Meeting, the Pacific Crest Board of Directors approved the completion of the corps’ mobile kitchen. We hope you enjoy taking this virtual tour of our kitchen in its current state. The Organization has raised over $135,000 toward a total projected cost of $160,000. While more funds are needed to finish the […]
From Murder to Music They are the kids better left unseen. They have performed acts of violence that would raise the ire of any person with a conscience. They have lived a life void of hope, kindness, true friendship, or direction. I began doing therapy with these former gang members as an intern at a […]
Starting their competitive season off in the Classic Drum Corps town of Bridgeport Connecticut, this years Schedule takes the Crusaders on a journey to 8 regular season competitions and then back to Rochester, NY for the DCA Championships on Labor Day weekend. Information about this year’s summer schedule can be found by going to www.rochestercrusaders.org/events/list
The Percussive Arts Society will host their annual indoor Marching Percussion Festival November 6 and 7, 2008 at the Austin Convention Center, in Austin, Texas. The festival takes place in conjunction with the 33rd Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), the largest annual gathering of drummers and percussionists from around the world. PASIC consists of […]
We are pleased to announce that the BYBA Festival of Fun & Music this year will make a welcome return to Hemsby in Norfolk. What at first seemed like a terrible blow, Pontins have sold Wall Park in Devon and can therefore not accommodate us this year, Hemsby the home of the Festival for many […]
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