On Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 5:00pm at the Canton Courtyard by Marriott hotel, the Bluecoats will present a free showing of the feature film, “Throw It Down”. This film, three years in the making, chronicles the Bluecoats during their 2006 summer tour. The producer and director of “Throw It Down” will be on hand […]
We need to generate $30,000 in pledges by December 31, 2008. You’re invited to be a part of the golf action at the FBR Open’s Birdies for Charity Program. The program centers around the PGA TOUR professionals making birdies – lots of them – during the 2009 FBR Open (Jan. 27 – Feb. 1 at […]
The much anticipated 75th Anniversary season for the Cadets begins this weekend as the corps meets for their Audition and Experience Camp in Woodstown, N.J. Nearly 300 musicians, percussionists and colorguard members are registered for the Camp which this year moves to a new location, Woodstown High School in Woodstown, N.J. With expected walk-ins on […]
Episode 2008-7 of Box Center is now available for download. Drum Corps Planet’s Managing News Editor, Kevin Gamin, reviews the past week’s news from all over the drum corps activity, including news from Europe and Asia. {enclose episode_2008-7.mp3}
For all those who love to drum or play the keys . . . The Kingsmen Winter Drumline is holding auditions for the following : ‐ Front Ensemble (marimba, vibes, xylo, keyboard, percussion) – Snare – Multi‐tenors – Bass – Cymbals
Mr. Adam Hill from Romeoville, Illinois has been chosen as Pioneer’s Percussion Caption Head for the 2009 Season. This comes after the resignation of Mr. Tyler Orbison. Mr. Hill takes on this position, in addition to his responsibilities as the Director of the Pioneer Indoor Line and Band Director at the Romeoville High School. Mr. […]
Our Program Coordinator, Mr. Joe Kuerzi, announced Monday that the theme for the Pioneer 2009 Production is, "CELTIC TRINITY". After 2 months of long discussions by our design team along with several creative show concepts and styles being considered, they have come up with an excellent and highly entertaining show. The music includes composer Brian […]
Over 6,500 drummers and percussionists from around the world gathered at the Austin Convention Center to attend the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), setting the third highest attendance record for the world’s premier drum and percussion event. A truly international event, PASIC artists represented Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America. PASIC attendees […]
The 2009 edition of Memphis Sound is proud to bring you their production “Celebrations…rebirth of a Planet.” As we continue to struggle in our day to day lives, we find that in each new day, we have things to celebrate with the human nature of making life more successful each day. As we continue to […]
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Blue Knights CorpsStore has received a much needed face-lift! The new store features an expanded product catalog, with the ability to browse by category to help find what you’re looking for. We’ve also simplified the shipping charges, and built an all-new integrated shopping cart to replace […]
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