Home » May 14th, 2008 Entries posted on “May, 2008”

In The News: Jasper’s Kier To Play Drums With Memphis Sound

Jasper High School junior Andrew Kier has been selected to tour with the Drum Corps International group Memphis Sound this summer. Kier is a drum major with the JHS band. "I’ve never seen Andy so excited about anything as he is this," Jasper High School Band Director Jeff Parma said. Kier said he sent an […]

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Barry Named To Madison Scouts Board

Former Dane County Executive Jonathan Barry has been named to the Board of Trustees of The Explorer Fund for the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps ( www.MadisonScouts.org ). A former Dane County and state legislator, Barry served several terms on the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and as a corporate […]

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2008 Yamato Mother’s Day Picnic/DCI Evaluation Report

On Sunday, May 11th, Yamato hosted its very first gathering of its members and their families at their Mother’s Day Picnic. Nearly 90 family plus corps members attended an afternoon of great food and entainment to honor their mothers and grand mothers who do so much. May 11th was also the organization’s evaluation day by […]

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Cadets Road Merchandise Manager Needed

The Cadets have had a few changes, and as such, we have a great opportunity for an outgoing, organized, and sales based person willing to hit the road for the summer of 2008. The right person will love talking to folks about the Cadets; selling, selling and selling, and traveling the country. Read the rest […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 21

One person has performed in more DCI World Championship Finals competitions than anyone else … and he’s still performing. Today and tomorrow, Dan Potter goes one-on-one with the “Voice of DCI” Brandt Crocker. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News: VFW To Host Drum, Bugle Corps Memorial

More than 50 years ago, Mike Brown – who played the trumpet – thought it might be interesting to have an Explorer post with music, so the teen shared his idea with his father, Walt. "He grabbed a hold of it right away," said Brown, whose dad – also a trumpet player – went on […]

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Cadets Volunteer Help Still Needed

SO … you always wanted to sleep on the floor, or learn how to sleep sitting up? And you love to drive in the dark, or you cook a mean pasta for 200? As we come closer and closer to the summer. The Cadets are filling up with much needed volunteer help … but we […]

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Randall May International, Inc. Partners With Drum Corps International

Drum Corps International, the world leader in producing and sanctioning competitive events for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles, is pleased to announce the addition of Randall May International, Inc. to its growing list of Tour Sponsors. Randall May International is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative products such as tubular marching carriers, […]

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Spots Remaining For 2008 Yamato

Why aren’t you marching drum corps this summer? Southern California is home to, if I’m not mistaken, seven drum corps not to mention the all-age corps. What is stopping you? The opportunities for you are endless…. To make new friends! To travel! To perform in front of enthusiastic audiences! To gain that valuable experience so […]

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N. Y. Skyliners Director Announcement

Dear Skyliner Members, Alumni and Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am extremely pleased to announce that Angel Munoz has accepted our decision to serve as director of the New York Skyliners. Angel brings to the director’s position a unique blend of experience, intelligence and leadership.

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