July 6, 2009 – Fairfield, OH . . . The Cavaliers shot out of the gate tonight with a rousing performance of “The Great Divide.” Earlier in the day, I attended their rehearsal in Centerville, OH. With each set that was being perfected, I could tell that the directors, as well as the performers, knew […]
49th “Pageant of Drums” showcases corps in Michigan City, INJuly 5, 2009 — Michigan City, IN . . . In the chronicles of the activity, there are giants who have endured the years: Allentown, Stockton and Charlotte to name a few. One of the longest running, if not the longest and continuously held shows, is […]
Many of you will have observed the logo which Marching Youth Music (or the Federation) has displayed on our website and others during the whole of July – but what are you doing to maximise this opportunity of being part of a large UK-wide activity? Over the years, Marching Youth Music has raised the profile […]
Tickets are flying off the Web site and out the door as the final two appearances of the Holy Name Cadets on the East Coast in their 75th Anniversary season are now just a little over two weeks away. The Holy Name Cadets welcome top competitors (The Cavaliers, Carolina Crown and Phantom Regiment) along with […]
The Alamodome in San Antonio opened its doors to 22 drum corps and thousands of excited fans Saturday, July 18 for the DCI Southwestern Championship. The competition was the final event in the Southwestern Series, sponsored by Jupiter Band Instruments, which included performances in Dallas and Houston Thursday and Friday. The Blue Devils maintained their […]
Fundraising for the Oregon Crusaders marching band has lagged so far behind that the group will not be able to head out on the rest of its summer tour Monday night unless a last-minute fundraiser nets about $50,000. "The tour bus will be idling," said Phil Marshall, executive director of the Portland-based Oregon Crusader Drum […]
The second night of competition at the DCI Dallas presented by the North Texas Festival of Drums and Bugles event, featured the same set of World Class corps from Thursday’s event in Houston, but with a few exciting placement mix ups in the results. The Holy Name Cadets took first place again, coming off of […]
Hear what they are ALL talking about this summer. This summer the Blue Devils are wearing an ALL NEW shoe – Designed from the ground up by the World Champion Blue Devils. The Blue Devils have been searching for the perfect footwear for many years. The corps has strict requirements for comfort, support and flexibility […]
The DCI Southwestern Series presented by Jupiter Band Instruments continued Friday, July 17, with exciting performances from 11 World Class corps during the second night of the DCI Houston, presented by THE exSIGHTment OF SOUND event. The undefeated Blue Devils continued their winning streak at the event, again recording the highest score of the season, […]
Steve Wright the 2009 Drum Major and member of the Senators Drum and Bugle took charge of 582 kit drummers during the “Stick it to MS” largest drum ensemble world record attempt which was held at the National Indoor Arena Birmingham, England on Monday 13th July 2008 at the culmination of the National Guitarfest and […]
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