Home » May 18th, 2010 Entries posted on “May, 2010”

Cavaliers Present GearWORKS: Summer Drum Days

Join The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps for GearWORKS: Summer Drum Days on July 9-11, 2010 in Naperville, Ill! This intense three-day percussion camp is specifically designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced percussion students age 13 and up. GearWORKS: Summer Drum Days includes a special clinic by Cavalier Percussion Arranger/Composer Michael McIntosh & exhibition by […]

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Over 50 Chances To Win At The Annual Academy Memorial Day Celebration

Take a look at all of the wonderful silent auction and raffle items that will be given away on Memorial Day! For more information on how to get there and to order your discounted tickets go here: Two-wheel Design Skateboard Adventurers welcome! This uniquely engineered skate board is designed on two-wheels. Side-to-side movement propels the […]

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Cadets Alumni And Friends Heading To Garfield

The Cadets are taking it back to Garfield! The 4th Annual Cadets Alumni & Friends Gathering will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8 at the Three Saints Cultural Center in Garfield, N.J., just miles from where the founding fathers of Holy Name took their childhood dream of starting a drum corps, and made it happen! […]

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In The News: Three From Central To Hit Road On Tour

Three local teenagers will be marching to an Iowa band’s beat this summer. Shawn Rochester, Andrew Shelton and Shelby Brooks will perform in the percussion section of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps of Dubuque, Iowa. Rochester and Shelton are 2009 graduates of Forsyth Central High School and Brooks will graduate later this month. Read […]

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2010 Beatrix May Rehearsal Report

For the past three rehearsals Beatrix’ has worked hard on their musical program. “Wicked, the Music of Oz” has been polished up from all sides by the arranger, Rob Balfoort, and it already sounds amazing. Saturday, May 8th, time was spent on the entire musical program. Every piece of the show was played and where […]

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In The News: Ankeny Man Is ‘The Voice’ For Drum Corps

When they hear Brandt Crocker’s voice, they know they’ve made it to the big time. That’s the sentiment of thousands of drum corps members. Known as "The Voice of DCI," Crocker, of Ankeny, has been the announcer for Drum Corps International since its debut in 1972. Read the rest of the article here.

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Hopkins Signs Multi-Year Extension As CEO Of YEA!

The Board of Directors of Youth Education in the Arts has announced an agreement that guarantees that George Hopkins will continue to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Education in the Arts through at least December 2013. In addition, as a segment of his duties, Hopkins will continue as the Director of the […]

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First Annual Forte Capital Giving Campaign

Forte is a member of Overture Youth Advocacy through the Arts and serves youth ages 14-21 from the North Texas area and surrounding states and regions. Forte is about to embark on it’s first DCI (Drum Corps International) Tour along with helping develop new programs in the OYAA umbrella to support its mission. OYAA and […]

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Blue Stars Post 2010 April Camp Video

The Blue Stars have posted a video montage of scenes from their 2010 April rehearsal camp. The video is viewable on the home page of the Blue Stars’ website. Read the rest of the article here.

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Introducing The Cadets Hall Of Honored Veterans

Each and every American is thankful for those who serve our country through service to the military. Today, in conjunction with Armed Forces Day, The Cadets are proud to announce the opening of The Cadets Hall of Honored Veterans, bringing recognition to those who wore a uniform in one of our esteemed military services, and […]

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