It’s move-in time! But, wait. Are you really ready for spring training and the summer tour? Before you finish packing, listen to this installment of DCI’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Dan Potter learns about the Drum Corps Medical Project from Dr. Brenda Brak. Read the rest of the article here.
This summer, a junior at Taylor High School will be living his dream. Gabe Montemayor has been playing percussion with Drum Corps International, a traveling drum and bugle corps for high school- and college-age students, for the past two years; however, this year he will be playing for a much bigger crowd. Read the rest […]
Thanks to the support of drum corps fans across the nation, after receiving $25,000 in the first round of JP Morgan Chase Bank’s philanthropic Chase Community Giving Campaign, Drum Corps International is now one of the 100 top organizations vying for an additional $500,000 in round two! Read the rest of the article here.
After almost 50 years of drum corps excellence, it’s time to begin honoring the men and women whose vision, dedication and hard work created and sustained the Blue Stars drum and bugle corps. Please join us on June 9 as we celebrate the Grand Premier of the 2011 Blue Stars and honor six individuals with […]
This week we feature whiz kid Andy Brown, a talented Rochester High School junior who has earned a coveted position on the snare line of the Glassmen Drum & Bugle Corps. Andy is preparing for a rigorous spring training and summer touring schedule that will take him all over the United States performing for audiences […]
DCI Hall of Fame member Emil Pavlik passed away Sunday, May 15 at the age of 91. In a time when drum corps was characterized by rigid formations and military music, Emil Pavlik—nicknamed “Big E”—truly marched to the beat of his own drum. Read the rest of the article here.
The DCE Judges College for 2011 takes place this weekend. “Judges and trainees are traveling from Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Belgium and Italy to participate in the training event”, says DCE Adjudication manager Douglas Caldwell. The first session commences on Friday 20th May at 21.00h and closes on Sunday 22nd May. Read the rest […]
The Troopers and their partners with the Wyoming High School All-State Marching Band held a press conference with Wyoming’s Governor Matt Mead and representatives from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They announced that the marching band will be representing Wyoming in 2012 at the Parade.
Enhanced with video, lighting, and the amazing performing arts venue Tempe Center for the Arts, the young performers of The Academy will dazzle you with special productions that can only be witnessed here. Featured will be solo dancers, a zany brass feature, new percussion and drumline productions, color guard features, marching drills on stage, and […]
A local college student is hitting the streets to drum up a little money so he can join a world class drum line. His name is Steven Drummer. “Yes, that’s actually my last name for those who think it’s not,” he explained. Read the rest of the article here.
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