Proving that late is indeed better than never, I am particularly proud to announce this year’s picnic. Alumni, members, friends, family and fans are invited to enjoy themselves and the corps as our guests. We especially encourage current members to bring their folks (parents, grandparents, significant others, etc), so they can acquaint themselves with Spirit, […]
East Bay charities that operate electronic gaming machines to lift their bingo parlor profits fear a sudden state crackdown this week on some games in Sacramento could spread — and slash a major source of nonprofit revenue. The state Department of Justice for years had done little to enforce laws over what it considers illegal […]
Do the drum corps of today have identities as distinct as the corps of two or three decades ago? Dan Potter returns to five of the activity’s most respected leaders to find out. Read the rest of the article here.
The Evening with the Cadets concert kicks-off the busy summer season and features the 2008 Cadets, as well as a an alumni-based Big Band and Alumni Damon Grant’s jazz percussion ensemble. The concert is $10 and will feature the nine-time World Champion Cadets making their first public appearance of the year and will present music […]
For the first time in 18 years, the town’s Independence Day parade next month will feature 10 drum and bugle corps, youth groups, politicians and civic, fraternal, veterans and service organizations. “I want a parade to add to the town’s 35th annual Independence Day celebration this year, and it appears that we’re well on our […]
The well-known and loved Big Band music of jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson will fill the auditorium of Springfield High School on May 25th as a special collaboration of musicians comes together for a remarkable Evening with the Cadets. The 21-member Cadets and Friends Big Band includes 10 former and current members of the corps, all […]
Today, part II of Field Pass at the recent Crossmen rehearsal camp in San Antonio, Texas. Dan Potter talks with Crossmen CEO Fred Morrison as well as drum majors Meghan Huber and Kyle Bourdon before we get to hear the first segment of the corps’ 2008 program, "Planet X." Read the rest of the article […]
James Campbell, a Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor and director of Percussion Studies in the University of Kentucky School of Music, is one of only four drum corps legends to be elected into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame this year. "It’s a great honor to be recognized by your peers and to share this […]
After having toured through the US five times with borrowed and rented trucks, a dream has finally come true! In 2004 Jeff Fiedler, former director of The Cavaliers, asked us “Did you bring your own truck??” Unfortunately we had to admit that the white monster had been rented, and completely decorated in Beatrix’ style. If, […]
After their "Metamorphosis" in 2007, the Crossmen are set to launch an expedition to "Planet X" in 2008. Today and tomorrow, the Field Pass looks at how this iconic Eastern powerhouse has adjusted after a full year in its new home base in Texas. Read the rest of the article here.
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