One hundred and fifty Cadets have returned to their home or school. They have thawed their fingers and toes brought on by hours spent in bone-chilling temperatures. And now they are going over in their minds the fantastic memories of everything special about Tuesday, Jan. 20th. The Cadets performance in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade […]
The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps hopes to find a buyer for its headquarters building in the next week, and may also sell off uniforms and other equipment to pay its debts, the group’s bankruptcy lawyer said Wednesday. Director Peter LaFlamme blames the economy for the group’s downfall, but a lawyer representing one of the […]
Keyo Wilson may have been closer to President Barack Obama than anyone else from JMU Tuesday. The senior music education major was one of the honored few fortunate enough to perform in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade. “To say that I was a part of the first African American president’s parade in Washington, D.C. is […]
Lined on both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue, thousands came to watch the 2009 Inaugural Parade, except for one particular young lady from Jacksonville. Heather Cotney wasn’t a spectator. She was part of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, one of several marching bands to perform. "Absolutely amazing! Really nothing can compare. I mean it was […]
The celebration of the life of Michael "Cozy" Baker took place on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Lodge of the Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, AL. Over 50 family members and friends attended to honor the memory of this special individual with their memories, prayers, and music. "Georgia", Benediction, and Taps
I’m extremely happy to announce DCP’s newest content feature, "Off The Record – with Frank Dorritie". Off The Record will be a series of 15-20 minute ‘audio essays’ – featuring Emmy Award winning producer and drum corps icon Frank Dorritie … along with historic recordings from the Fleetwood Sounds archives. Monthly installments will provide drum […]
In the first issue of Off The Record, Frank remembers his introduction to the 1961 Queensmen and the impact that first exposure had on him. Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums: Click on the player below to listen
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Much buzz surrounded the January 16-18 weekend, some excitement around the Presidential Inauguration but mostly over the Carolina Crown weekend camp that was held at Fort Mill High School. This camp was the first camp of the season that did not include the colorguard, however, the corps was lucky enough to have the presence of […]
The experience of a lifetime began very early in the morning, before the sun rose, and ended with an unexpected traffic detour after sunset. The members of Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corps woke up at 4:30 a.m. EST Tuesday to get ready for the 56th Inaugural Parade. Within an hour they boarded buses and […]
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