How will the Blue Devils use 15 additional performers this year? Dan Potter finds out in part two of his chat with Dave Gibbs, executive director of the defending DCI World Champions, in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Read the rest of the article here.
Nearly two weeks early, the Cadets have made their debut performance for the Richland High School Junior versus Senior Powder-puff Football Game! Decked out in white t-shirts and their Holy Name alumni hats, the corps performed for about 500 people during the pre-game entertainment. The June 7th show in Johnstown, Pa., was the perfect arrangement […]
The performance order for the Carolinas’ premier marching music events have been set. FirstBEAT 2008, to be held on Wednesday, July 9th at 7 PM at Irmo HS Stadium, will feature 9 of the finest drum and bugle corps including the 9 time world champions The Cadets. NightBEAT 2008, to be held on Sunday, July […]
Randy Warner has always heard the beat of a different drummer. Now, after 27 years as a very vocal animal protection activist, Warner is a man with an all-new mission. And he wants Las Vegas to march along with him. In formation. Here’s the vision: Nevada’s first drum and bugle corps, which Warner hopes to […]
It’s time to take two great Southern traditions and put them together! Mix one part Southern style BBQ and one part all-age Southern drum corps and you get… The 2008 Atlanta CorpsVets Preview Show and BBQ Dinner! Who: Alumni, Family, and Friends of the Atlanta CorpsVetsWhen: Saturday June 21, 2008 beginning at 4:30pmWhere: Alexander High […]
Drum Corps International’s 2007 World Champions are hard at work on their 2008 program at “Mars," the Devils’ practice facility in Concord, Calif. In today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Blue Devils executive director Dave Gibbs tells us about life on "Mars" and more in the first of a three-part interview, plus samples of the […]
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps announce another addition to their subscription-only LIVE Access broadcast on June 12, when ALL Access subscribers can watch and discuss the Cadets’ new 2008 production of "…And the Pursuit of Happiness" as it’s happening–it’s just like being there! Ok, being there, hearing and feeling the drums and the music, […]
The Mandarins presented a public debut of their 2008 production at the Pacific Rim Street Fest, in Old Sacramento State Historic Park on May 18th. This annual event celebrates the heritage and traditions of our diverse Asian Pacific Islander communities Read the rest of the article here.
Talladega High School band director David McDaniel is known for his hard work with the high school band, but not even he would have his band out practicing in early June only a few weeks after summer vacation began. Or would he? People have noticed a band practicing behind the high school, but McDaniel insists […]
Please join us from 7:00pm to 12:00 on Friday, June 13th for the ninth annual Boston Crusaders Spring Fling, returning for the second year to Nonantum Post 440 in Newton, MA. (directions) Don’t miss the New England preview performance of the 2008 Boston Crusaders! As usual, we will have dinner service, both silent and live […]
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