Youth Education in the Arts, Inc. (YEA!) and MENC: The National Association for Music Education announced the formation of an alliance for educational and professional development. As strategic partners, YEA and MENC will work together on programs of national significance to music education, including new and existing programs of both organizations. As part of the […]
Midori Eng, third year veteran of the color guard, was awarded with the Nichole Ely Memorial Scholarship. This is the third year this scholarship has been presented. Nichole “Nikki” Ely marched in Phantom Regiment’s color guard from 1988-95. The Pekin, Ill., native earned a spot in the color guard as a 14-year-old and eventually would […]
After returning to DCI’s Top 12 in 2009, The Troopers are “Wanted” in 2010. Correspondent Mike Ferlazzo takes us inside this year’s Troop in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.275.1212 x40 or by e-mail at fieldpass [at] […]
For Sale? Beautiful, Yamaha brass instruments used by The Cadets during their 2010 season. New pricing is in effect. All brass instruments are sold separately and come with a hard case. Prices do not include the cost of shipping or insurance. Read the rest of the article here.
Pacific Crest is selling its 45-foot trailer. This trailer is PERFECTLY suited for drum corps and high school or college marching band. With newer paint, rims, tires, and brakes, this trailer has been maintained to the highest Depart of Transportation standards and recently passed an audit with the California Highway Patrol. Many bands don’t know […]
It was a late season Premier Event, but, it had all the trappings and feel of the DCI World Championships, including a big, enthusiastic audience. Dan Potter recaps the 2010 DCI Southeastern Champsionship in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by […]
Empire Statesmen blow away field in Hornell July 10, 2010 — Hornell, NY . . . The DCA schedule returned to Hornell this evening after a lengthy absence as the Empire Statesmen solidified their position as the leading contender to knock the Reading Buccaneers from their top spot this season. “Music Under the Stars” was […]
System Blue is excited to announce a new partnership with Colorguard USA. With the introduction of Colorguard USA as a new System Blue partner, we feel that System Blue, Colorguard USA and The Blue Devils will be the leader in color guard products beginning with the SB High Performance Pole and Balanced Weight System. “We […]
Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is “Part One” of an article written by Ms. Lucinda Lewis (Principle Horn of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra) that was written for both music educators and brass players seeking advice on embouchure health and rehabilitation:
Recognizable half time sounds were heard screaming from Milton High School?s Hurley Manning Stadium Thursday morning from a host of cymbals, drums and horns. But this was no ordinary band practice. Teal Sound, a division of Drums Corps International brought out their elite group of 122 to play their heart out in front of a […]
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