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Pacific Crest Golf Tournament To Take Place October 9

Pacific Crest’s 2009 Golf Tournament, presented by John Hancock Financial Services, takes place Friday, October 9th, at the Los Serranos Golf and Country Club in Chino HIlls. For more information, contact tournament chair Phil Mortensen at 714-309-0546 or via email. You can also download the brochure and registration form. Read the rest of the article […]

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July 22: SCVC In Elko, Nevada

The day in Elko, Nevada was warm, about 97 degrees. But as everyone likes to say, it didn’t feel that warm since it was a "dry heat." The corps stayed well-hydrated and didn’t miss a beat. As has become their day to day approach, the corps and staff used the day very effectively. Rehearsal time […]

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In The News: II And Improved

This year, when the Colt Cadets host "Music on the March 2," the annual Drum Corps International open class competition will be a national ranking event. "If you’re driving down the street that night (past Dalzell Field), it will look the same," said Vicki Schaffer, Colt Cadets director. "But for the corps, this is a […]

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A Holy Name Silent Auction You Don’t Want To Miss

For 10-months, the Holy Name Cadets Silent Auction Committee has been working hard to bring you an eclectic and fabulous inventory of items that will be available for bid during the Cadets Summer Diamond Bash on Aug. 1 in Montclair, N.J. As the largest celebration in Holy Name history nears, the Committee releases the Silent […]

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In The News: Band Students Learn From The Pros

Pounding drums and blaring horns thundered through M.M. Roberts Stadium Wednesday as hundreds of high school students participated in a workshop with a decorated drum and bugle corps from California. The interactive workshop, held at the University of Southern Mississippi, was hosted by Drum Corps International – a global, marching group providing percussion entertainment and […]

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Corps Battle Through Illness With Focus On Healthy Touring

The Glassmen will unfortunately join the ranks of corps that have performers “under the weather” tonight, as some members were recently diagnosed with an upper respiratory illness. The corps has chosen to sit out from this evening’s DCI Southern Mississippi event in Hattiesburg, Miss. to give performers a chance to recover. The Mandarins also had […]

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2009 DCI Field Pass Episode 34

Stephanie Lee is the first female drum major in the history of the Santa Clara Vanguard. And she just might be the most "orchestral" conductor the corps has ever had as well. Dan Potter has more with Stephanie in today’s Field Pass. Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave a message for […]

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Glassmen Under The Weather

Dear Friends, Family & Supporters of the GLASSMEN, Just a quick note from the road to update you on the happenings of the corps, and dispel any rumors or misinformation that may be circulating. Yesterday, we took seven members of the GLASSMEN to the local hospital as they were complaining of flu-like symptoms. Six of […]

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In The News: Sutherlin Woman Inducted Into Buglers Hall Of Fame

A Sutherlin woman is joining the ranks of such legendary horn blowers as Louis Armstrong and Maynard Ferguson after her recent induction into the Buglers Hall of Fame. “I don’t think I rate as high as they do,” said Donna-Mae Smith, now 89. The corners of her lipsticked mouth curled up and her eyes shone […]

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Last Judged Show For SoCal Dream Is Not Final Performance

On 7/19/2009, SoCal Dream performed their last judged show in Dublin, Ca. The staff is very proud of what the corps accomplished this season. Their final score for the season was a 71.138. This score currently represents the highest score of any DCA Class “A” corps in the country. SoCal Dream is not making the […]

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