Teal Sound is pleased and proud to announce the renewal of their contract with KHS America to continue performing exclusively on Jupiter Quantum Brass, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Percussion through the 2012 season. The corps was among the first to play Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic Quantum instruments starting in 2008, and is grateful for the […]
The drum corps activity lost one of its most colorful personalities Tuesday, Dec. 7, when DCI Hall of Fame member Sal Ferrera passed away in Chicago after a lengthy illness. A snare drummer during the earliest days of the Cavaliers, Ferrera realized he had a knack for writing music for bugles. From 1953 through 1972, […]
Imagine the excitement on your musician?s face when he or she opens their gift wrapped package to discover a sparkling Yamaha Xeno trumpet! Youth Education in the Arts has 21 gently used (only one season with The Cadets) silver Yamaha trumpets, now discounted by more than $250. Sale price $999, regularly $1,250 All orders must […]
A plaque honoring alumni named to the Cadets Hall of Honored Veterans now hangs on the wall at the corps? office in Allentown, Pa. The names of 13 Cadets who served in the US Armed Forces adorn the plaque, all of whom were inducted as the 2010 inaugural class this summer. For years to come, […]
The fans have spoken and we’ve listened! For the first time, DCA will be judging corps utilizing 50/50 sheets. 50% will be split equally between music and visual effect. Brass, percussion, ensemble music, ensemble visual, and color guard captions will each receive 10%. What does this mean for the drum corps fan? This change is to […]
Forte will be holding their Dallas – Fort Worth area audition of the 2011 Season at Burleson Centennial HS in Burleson, TX (just south of Fort Worth). Registration begins art 9am, and the camp will run from 10am ? 10pm. Audition Fee is $100 Location: Burleson Centennial HS – 201 South Hurst Road Drive, Burleson, […]
The Santa Clara Vanguard Alumni Association are hosting a Holiday Mixer on Monday evening, December 20, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the SCV Hall for all current, past and prospective members and family of the Santa Clara Vanguard organization, allowing everyone to connect and re-connect during the holiday season and renew old acquaintances or get […]
On Saturday 22nd January, Drum Corps Europe and its Certified Partners will once again organise the European Drum Corps Symposium in London. On that day, European corps will be given the opportunity to discuss the future of drum corps and exchange ideas. Besides a meeting for corps administrators, there is also a meeting for instructors, […]
Are you making your list? Checkin’ it twice? If you’re thinking of a last-minute gift to Pacific Crest, we’ve made it convenient for you to make that gift online. While the Organization’s budget is $580,000, tuition makes up only $300,000. The remaining $280,000 comes from other sources, and we rely on donors to help make […]
Ready for Pacific Crest’s 2011 season? There’s still time to pre-register for our December camps and auditions. Click JOIN PC! and follow the links on the left to learn all about our upcoming season, and what it means to be a member of Southern California’s World Class Corps. Member Guide, season schedule, audition information: It’s […]
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