The Naugatuck, Ct. high school band will serve as the host for the Ct. Hurricanes open house/first rehearsal on Sunday December 7th from 10-5. Band director Bob Kogut served as a marching member and instructor for the Hurricanes for many years and has supported the corps since then. A full day of activities has been […]
The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps announced today its complete brass design and instructional staff for the 2009 season. “The staff we’ve assembled represents some of the best and brightest in the drum corps activity,” said Staff Coordinator Carl Ruocco. “I am thrilled that very talented members of the 2008 staff will be returning, […]
Indoor Percussion Europe and Drum Corps Europe are proud to announce that they will enter a partnership. The DCE judging panel will judge at IPE events, starting next year. "Indoor Percussion Europe is the counterpart of Drum Corps Europe", says DCE chairman Marcel Matthijsse. "IPE has the same European goals with indoor percussion as Drum […]
Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps is very pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Joseph Kuerzi as its Program Coordinator for the 2009 Season. This takes place after several attemps to get Mr. Kuerzi on board in the past. 2009 will marksthe twenty ninth season that Mr. Kuerzi will be involved with the drum corps […]
Mystikal Youth Arts Organization is please to announce David Roberts as the new Corps Director. David comes to Mystikal with drum corps experience as well as being a band director. David obtained his BA in Music Education from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on his Masters of Music at University of Texas at […]
Preparations continue for the first rehearsal camp of the 2009 season… and the Jersey Surf’s first rehearsal as a World Class Drum Corps International unit! Here are a few answers to questions frequently asked about camp travel arrangements: Location (for electronic mapping / GPS purposes):Camden County Technical School343 Berlin-Cross Keys RoadSicklerville, NJ 08081 Read the […]
With the 2009 implementation of electronic instruments comes an incredible responsibility. The challenge is to present these new aural opportunities in a refined way that will open the door to diverse textures, while, at the same time, remain true to the drum corps identity. As Aaron Guidry, Crossmen Music Designer explains, "The use of soundscapes […]
We are happy to announce that two new management positions have been filled by two Spartans Support Staff members! Therese Griffin has accepted the position of General Manager. Working directly with and reporting to the Executive Director, Therese will be responsible for coordinating and management of services pertaining to Corps membership, Support Staff/Volunteers, management of […]
As far as reunions go, this one may be one of the most patriotic, since it takes place in America’s Hometown. While not a battle of the bands, nine drum corps vie each year for the privilege of performing in the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration’s annual National Senior Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert. Barbara […]
Marching Music France and Drum Corps Europe will enter a strategic partnership. Marching Music France is a new French music organisation, and one of their aims is to promote the drum corps style in their country. With education, Marching Music France wants to teach musicians ‘the drum corps way’ during national summer camps, with the […]
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