Ah July … the dog days of summer are here. Some days it’s too hot to move. And yet, plenty of people are doing just that, all across the country. Out in the hot sun, all day long, practicing, rehearsing, and moving, sometimes very, very fast! What am I talking about? Drum Corps. What is […]
For the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, it’s just another day of music on the field. The world championship drum corps from California is on a tour of the Northwest during the summer and has stopped in the Tri-Cities for a competition tonight in Pasco. "That’s one of my favorite parts, especially big crows, under the […]
As the excitement built for the 27th Annual Cavalcade of Brass in Naperville, Ill. on Sunday, July 11, unfortunately, so did a strong storm system moving through the area. We initially had a 15 minute delay, followed closely by a one hour rain delay. The show finally got started at 7:30PM, with the intention of […]
The Cavaliers and Ryan High School Band Boosters are proud to present the 4th Annual Red River Thunder – Monday, July 26 in Denton, Texas The corps’ third home show arrives on Monday, July 26 at the beautiful C.H. Collins Athletic Complex (not a bad seat in the house) in Denton, Texas. This 10-unit competition […]
Beatrix’ made a statement at the DCN Contest in Huizen. The Netherlands’ top corps in the Premier Class competed during the second DCN contest of 2010. At this point in the in the season, the top three scores have never been so close. Beatrix’ ended in third place in Huizen with a score of 68.1. […]
The Racine Scouts have worked with Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, for four years. On Thursday, July 8, the corps showed its appreciation by performing in an outdoor concert for the organization’s staff at their Northeast Wisconsin branch headquarters in Milwaukee. After playing music from their 2010 program, corps members enjoyed a […]
There’s nothing like drum corps friends getting together. Add in a show where you cheer on the old team, and it’s a near perfect day! On Aug. 8, we’ve put together a day a celebration you don’t want to miss! The 4th Annual Cadets Alumni & Friends Gathering will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8 […]
The Yankee Rebels Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps will conclude operations following its performance at the 2010 Shamrock Festival on August 14, 2010. Many thanks to our friends, fans and family for 22 years of outstanding support. Although the corps will cease operations, the Dixie Stinger will live on! Watch the Dixie Stinger web page […]
Sometimes life forces us to take on leadership roles earlier than we anticipated. As Dan Potter finds out in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, one DCI drum major finds himself on the front podium sooner than he expected after an off-season tragedy. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for […]
The glamorous life as a member of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps includes this itinerary for today — march in the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Parade (entry number 66); board buses to the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, perform a standstill mini concert outside the offices of fair manager Tom Jones; do laundry at a […]
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