The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps today announced the designers and instructors that will lead the corps’ percussion section for the 2009 season. “The Buccaneers’ percussion program is outstanding,” said staff coordinator Carl Ruocco. “Every year, I’m in awe of what this ensemble accomplishes with only weekends to rehearse, and a shortened winter rehearsal […]
Representatives from all Drum Corps are welcome to attend whether they are interested in taking part in any of the DCUK events in 2009 or simply to find out more the Drum Corps activity in the UK. DCUK have received enquiries from over 20 different Corps regarding the 2009 season, most of these enquiries have […]
The Rochester Crusaders will honor the great British composer Gustav Holst with their 2009 production “Land and Space – the music of Gustav Holst.” “After the success of our past two seasons with Russian orchestral music, we wanted to maintain our identity, but with a twist,” program coordinator Gene O’Brien said. “Holst gives us the […]
DCA President, Gil Silva, has announced the appointment of Allen Buell to be the Director of Operations for the DCA Championships. President Silva advises that Allen has been doing a wonderful job with the Rochester Championships these past 3 seasons as local contest chairman and now will continue in this position permanently – no matter […]
The 2009 Colts staff will include familiar and experienced people. Most are returning members of last year’s team along with two additions in the percussion staff. Chad Huel and Sarah Whitlock will head the brass program. James G. Hudson will return to the Colts team as well, serving as music and full-ensemble consultant.
Cascades are excited to welcome back Rob Lewis as Percussion Co-Caption Head. He was recently the Percussion Caption Head for the Cascades from 1999 – 2002 and 2004 – 2005 and was instrumental in moving the Cascades into DCI Division I competition, culminating with their entry into DCI World Finals in 2002. He is currently […]
Already geared up for an amazing season with the previously announced brass team, the Academy is excited to add two more individuals to the brass instructional staff. Chris Yee, music educator from Austin, Texas, and Larry Jones, Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Jazz at the University of Central Arkansas recently joined the ranks of The […]
In seeking to recapture the true essence of Spirit, traditionally known for their high-energy, unique approach, and fan-friendly programs, the Jacksonville, Alabama based corps has announced the musical source for their 2009 program. In describing the 2009 program, Executive Director Joel Vincent states, “Sometimes in trying to capture the past, we have to realize we […]
November 22nd and 23rd is our first camp, FOR BRASS AND PERCUSSION ONLY (no guard at camp 1). It will be held at N. MARION MIDDLE SCHOOL in Aurora (MAP). Interested students should complete this online registration form. You might also enjoy our online recruitment video. The Oregon Crusaders is excited to announce that Ryan […]
Mystikal Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce our first wave of Educational and Administrative staff for the 2009 season: In addition to Corps Director Wes Roberts, Chris Magonigal will serve as Assistant Director and Design Consultant. Robert Flores will spearhead our Brass efforts as Brass Caption Head with Amanda Brandt taking on the […]
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