Some local musicians have made memories that will last a lifetime. Select performers of The Cadets Drum Corps performed for President Obama and 40 of the world’s leaders at the United Nations in New York City earlier this week. Their performance was actually the second for President Obama. The Cadets, the national touring ensemble of […]
The Red & Black Fall Classic held at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium on Saturday, October 1, 2011, is the Phantom Regiment’s 9th year of producing a high school marching band competition. In partnership with the NIU Huskie Marching Band, the show is now at one of the very best venues in the state of […]
Auditions will be held Novemenber 12 – 13 and December 10 – 11. These will be in a camp format on Saturday through Sunday. Specific locations will be posted soon. Register online and someone will contact you. Read the rest of the article here.
Music City’s production of “Let’s Dance!” was a crowd favorite all summer long. To view a video with highlights recapping the 2011 season please visit our website. Read the rest of the article here.
Genesis is pleased to welcome Ed Gobbel to our family of educators for the 2012 season. Mr. Gobbel is our newly appointed Director of Education and will oversee the development and management of our educational philosophy and staff. In addition to this appointment Mr. Gobbel will also serve as Brass Designer for the 2012 production. […]
“Crossmen are proud to announce some of the returning members of the 2011 percussion team for the 2012 season,” stated Crossmen Program Coordinator, Ed Devlin. Clark Gardner has assumed the role of percussion caption head. Clark is a very strong teacher and experienced performer. His input last summer was well received by the staff and […]
First audition camp and banquet will be Friday through Sunday November 25-27. The banquet will be on Saturday evening November 26 at the Colts Center and the camp will be at Five Flags Center located in downtown Dubuque. December 16-18 at a middle school in Dubuque (tentatively scheduled for Roosevelt Middle School, pending a final […]
The first annual Bingo Bop is coming to the Champion Event Center! This exciting fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011. The fun begins at 6:30 with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. The event will feature 50s-style diner food, a 50/50 raffle, instant games, live bingo, a celebrity guest appearance, and […]
The Blue Knights are pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Toth to the position of Brass Caption Head. Brad will be replacing Andy Smart who is stepping aside to concentrate on family (congratulations to Andy and Melinda!) and other endeavors. “Congratulations to the corps and the hornline on a tremendous push over the last […]
“There was a definite autumnal chill in the air as I arrived at DCUK Finals in Mansfield, but at least the rain was holding off and the sun was starting to break through. Unfortunately a hold up on the motorway meant that I missed Cadet Class, but arrived in time to see the exhibition corps, […]
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