The 2011 season is stil in full swing, but behind the screens we are working hard on the preparations for 2012. Have you got what it takes to march Beatrix’ next year? Our open rehearsal will be held om Saturday, October 8th. In the morning, Jong Beatrix will have an open rehearsal from 9:00 until […]
Drumroll, please. For the first time in their history, the Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps took home the top prize this weekend at an annual drum corps competition in Rochester, N.Y. It was a major win for the corps, which has been participating in the Drum Corps Associates World Championships for about 30 years […]
Kevin Mitchell long ago discovered his love for music. He started playing tuba when he was in the sixth grade. This summer, at age 19, he took it to another level as a member of The Cadets, a drum and bugle corps that competes on the Drum Corps International circuit. After an intense summer of […]
From across the country drum corps large and small came to Rochester this weekend to compete in the Drum Corps Associates World Championships. This was the sixth consecutive year for Rochester to host the competition. And with the closing of award ceremonies Sunday, so also closed a record-setting run for the city. Read the rest […]
Marching Music France organised the first DCE certified French competition on 20th August. Three groups have entered the European Music Games show that was held in Quiberon. The contest became a success. The participating groups were Academy’X in the Percussion Class (score 29.00), Show Music Band in the Show Band Class (score 32.00) and Kadoudal […]
As Tom Allen told the audiences at Sahlen Stadium today at the Drum Corps Associates Alumni Spectacular, only 20 percent of military funerals include a live performance of Taps to honor military veterans. Though it’s protocol to have the ceremonial piece played, a recording is more often that not what’s used. “We are the drum […]
Impact Performing Arts Association is pleased to announce the details for “Audition Day 2011”. The event will be an open audition for all those interested in becoming a member of Impact Drum Corps for the 2011/2012 season. Auditions will take place on: October 8th, 2011 The King’s University College 9125 50th Street Edmonton, AB T6B […]
Carichner previously taught Phantom Regiment’s horn line in 2006 and was on the brass staff for The Academy (Tempe, Ariz.) from 2006 to 2011, including serving as caption head since 2008. He replaces Ryan Bybee, who resigned as Phantom Regiment’s caption head after the season. “It’s great to be bringing Christian back to the Regiment,” […]
Don’t miss the GLASSMEN Labor Day weekend sale – all items 20% off! Attention all GLASSMEN family, friends and fans! In celebration of the holiday weekend, from Friday – September 2nd through Tuesday – September 6 (midnight), all GLASSMEN merchandise will be 20% off online at GWear Designs – the official GLASSMEN online Corps Store. […]
Michael Tanzos of Nazareth will never forget the moment: Dressed head to toe in a white uniform, the trumpet player was moving quickly in an intricately choreographed performance as an “angel” in a battle between good and evil. He and the 149 other members of the Cadets of Allentown were on the field performing “Between […]
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