A Govenaires performance isn’t limited to field shows and parades. Earlier this month, the defending Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Class A champions took on a whole new venue. As part of Gustavus Adolphus College’s 150th anniversary, the Govenaires were honored to participate in a series of performances entitled “Our Place, In Place.” Spearheading the project […]
Sponsors of Musical Enrichment, Inc. (S.O.M.E.), a San Joaquin County, Calif. non-profit corporation, is now accepting applications for the 2012 Jim Ott Scholarship. The $3,000 award will be given to a graduating high school senior or a student presently attending an institution of higher learning. Read the rest of the article here.
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that alumnus Chuck Henson will be the show announcer for the 60th Anniversary of “Drums On Parade” to be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 22nd in Middleton, WI. “I am excited that Chuck will be our show announcer for this historic event,” stated Scouts’ Executive Director […]
Spirit of Atlanta has positions avaialable for lead trumpet (1) , baritone (1), and tuba (1). Interested parties should email Andrew Putnam, brass caption head via the contact page. Spring Training begins May 23rd – contact us today!! Read the rest of the article here.
Today’s schedule looked the same (down to the minute) as the previous two days, but the weather couldn’t have been more different—bright blue sky, fluffy clouds and 75 degrees. Perfect for learning the first 13 pages of drill in the show. The color guard headed down to the field house to learn more work, but […]
Episode 5 of Behind the Crest – a podcast series offering a behind-the-scenes view of Southern California’s ONLY DCI World Class drum and bugle corps. Series host Matt Lackey continues his conversation with Executive Director Stuart Pompel. They discuss Pacific Crest’s programs and the operations of the organization. Click the link below to listen now. […]
Tim “Dr. Tim” Lautzenheiser and Shirley Dorritie are presenting special sessions at the System Blue SoCal Leadership Camp June 28-30 at Murrieta Mesa High School in Murrieta, CA. Tim Lautzenheiser, known world-wide as “Dr. Tim”, is a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence and a […]
Join other area band students in a one-day rehearsal and performance of the National Anthem at this summer’s River City Rhapsody – La Crosse drum corps show on Friday, July 13, 2012 at UW-L’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. All Participants will receive a free All- Star T-Shirt, free admission to River City Rhapsody – La Crosse, […]
After Section A, section B for the DCE European Championships in Kerkrade is now also nearly full. There are a few dozen seats left in this section which, like Section A, has business seats. Sections A and B, as well as the Super Seats, are the most comfortable seats in the stadium. Do you want […]
As this morning turned to early afternoon, we finally saw the sun burn through the clouds for the first time since The Cadets started rehearsing. Today was also the final marching block sans drill— thank goodness. George said the members might start revolting if they have to endure another three-and-a-half-hour visual block. The Cadets actually […]
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