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2011 Cavaliers April Camp Update

On a near-perfect day in the Chicago area, members of the brass, percussion, and guard united in Rosemont, Illinois for the final camp before the 2011 corps moves in for the summer. Just before the three-day camp held April 29 – May 1, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps announced its 2011 program, “XtraordinarY” to […]

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In The News: Purple Lancers Bring Performance Indoors

There’s no need to find a spot big enough to unfold a collapsible lawn chair in order to get a fleeting glimpse of the Purple Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps at a local parade. Saturday’s performance will provide a nice cozy seat for the group’s fundraiser. While drum and bugle corps are popular participants at […]

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Mandarins Helps To Keep The Kings

On April 13th the Mandarins were asked by the Sacramento Kings to perform at their final game of the season. At the time of being asked, this game had special meaning since it was against the cross-state rivals the Los Angeles Lakers and was the Fan Appreciation game. As time went on the game took […]

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Help Forte Earn $25,000 Through Pepsi’s Refresh Everything Grant

Forte is now #35 in our category on Pepsi’s Refresh Everything Grant Challenge. The top 15 get funded, $25,000! Keep voting! – www.refresheverything.com/forte and You can also Text – 105940 to Pepsi (73774) to vote from your mobile (once per day). Share this on your status and help us get new Front Ensemble equipment and […]

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Blue Stars Announce 2011 Program

The Blue Stars have posted a video trailer for their 2011 program, entitled ReBourne. No musical selections have been announced at this time. Read the rest of the article here.

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2011 DCI Field Pass Episode 2

The 2011 Drum Corps International Tour begins 45 days from today and it’s time to get ready as DCI’s Dan Potter returns for another season of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian. As has become Field Pass tradition, we start the new season with a look back at some of the individuals who have helped […]

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Cadets Scholarship Fund Benefits Seven 2011 Members

Seven deserving members have been the first to receive awards from the Cadets Scholarship Fund. Congratulations go out to the following members who will receive $500 each towards their 2011 summer tour fees: Mallory Yohannan of Boca Raton, Fla. – Color Guard Thomas Baker of Tallahassee, Fla. – Baritone Daniel Robertson of Princeton, Texas – […]

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GearWORKS Spring Training Chop Session

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce GearWORKS: Spring Training Chop Sessions! As the latest addition to the GearWORKS educational series, the Spring Training Chop Sessions will concentrate on helping percussion students prepare for the upcoming marching season. This event focuses on marching percussion, including snare, tenor and bass drums, and is […]

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In The News: Local Alumni Drum Corps Performs In Rochester

The Western New York Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps motorcade made its way down Interstate 90 to Rochester on April 30 to perform in their first drum corps indoor stage show, sponsored by Mighty St. Joe’s Alumni Drum Corps. Also performing in the show were The Ghost Riders mini-corps, Prime Time Brass, United Alumni Senior […]

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Spirit Of Atlanta Competes For Pepsi “Refresh” Grant

Spirit of Atlanta is once again in the running to win $50,000 from Pepsi through their Refresh Everything Project. The great thing about this fundraiser is that you don’t have give money… all you have to do is text or vote online!!! We are in the May round of voting. The competition runs for the […]

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