The Cavaliers brass and percussion sections held their last solo camp of the season April 4-6 in Rosemont. The weather was nice, which was a welcomed change from the frigid temperatures earlier this year, and the corps was able to hold many of their sectionals outside. The weekend was full of hard work for the […]
After a long cold winter, sunny skies returned to the Madison area as a high in the mid-sixties was reached over the April camp weekend. With Winter Guard International (WGI) in full swing for many color guard and percussion members and staff, the brass and front ensemble sections combined to work on music. Picking up […]
Spirit Brass Caption Head, Dr. Ray Vasquez will present a clinic at the upcoming Alabama Bandmasters Association All-State Band Clinic titled, "The Outdoor Activity: A Look at the Drum Corps Activity From a Horn Players Standpoint. An Explanation of Techniques, Methods, and Current Practices". The clinic will detail the various practices of the drum corps […]
Old Ghosts After aging out of the Santa Clara Vanguard in 1998, I soon married and moved far from home. While visiting my home town recently I was astounded when I realized that I had not been to the Vanguard Hall in five years. Amazing how time passes. I decided to pay a visit to […]
The Northern Star Group is pleased to announce that in recent weeks, a new portfolio of ensembles has been created, each with a separate focus, some dedicated new members, and their own respective Director. Executive Director with responsibility for overseeing the performance portfolio, Mark Pickles said, "I’ve had the vision for a number of years […]
If you missed the Cadets LIVE Access Webcast during last Sunday’s ensemble rehearsal, you still have three opportunities to hear the power and beauty of “…and the pursuit of happiness.” Youth Education in the Arts will rebroadcast the LIVE Access Webcast at three different times on Monday, April 14th To allow fans across the country […]
Drum Corps Europe will organise two judges colleges this weekend. One college will take place in Leicester (UK), the other one in Apeldoorn (The Netherlands), both on Saturday, April 12th. The programme is written and organised by the DCE Director of Education Bob Thomas, a well renowned DCI educator. "It is hopeful to have up […]
Kristofer Hammond, age 26 and a junior at Florida State University, recently made it to the final round of the National Trumpet Competition [NTC] in the Graduate Division (ages 25 – 28) and subsequently, 5th place overall with a $500 prize. “I was just happy to have made it to finals and in the company […]
Prior to Drum Corps International’s announcement that Lucas Oil Stadium will not be complete in time for the 2008 DCI World Championships (read more here), the Blue Stars management team was working feverishly to find the best housing site available for the drum corps, through both the efforts of the great operations team at DCI […]
Doug Schaffer said he sometimes wishes he chose an instrument lighter than the tuba to play in marching band. "Especially during ‘everydays,’" said Doug, a junior at Wright City High School. Doug was selected to play in the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, a group made up of high school and college students who compete […]
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