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Cavaliers Push Hard Past Pre-Tour Midway Point

Now more than halfway through the four-week rigorous training period known as Pre-Tour, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps has left the Chicagoland area to spend the better part of two weeks at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill. The days leading up to the June 16 season opener in Akron, Ohio, will be consist […]

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2012 Spirit Of Atlanta Final Camp Update

Spirit Of Atlanta has posted a YouTube video update from their 2012 move-in camp. The video features audio of the corps performing their opening statement, Luck Be A Lady, and portions of John Mackey’s Harvest, as well as a clip of corps founder Freddy Martin speaking to the corps and 2012 drum major Devon Schmidt […]

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One Night, One Stage, 250 Cadets

For over 78 years, The Cadets have been limited in numbers by the rules of the governing bodies of the drum and bugle corps activity. Well, that’s about to change in one night. This Thursday, June 7, for the first time ever, 250 maroon and cream-clad Cadets will take to the stage over the course […]

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In The News: Blue Knights Have Spring Training In Their Steps

The familiar beat of the drums and smooth sounds of brass have returned to the St. Charles Mesa this week for the annual spring training session of the elite Blue Knights drum and bugle corps. The Denver-based corps is in Pueblo through Saturday practicing their marching, drill team and music playing skills in preparation for […]

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2012 Carolina Crown Banquet

Make your plans to help us celebrate what always is a memorable and exciting season for Carolina Crown at a breakfast buffet at the Downtown Indianapolis Hilton Hotel. Come hear the age-outs talk about their drum corps experience and the awards the staff presents. We have limited space so please RSVP Today! Read the rest […]

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Six Spots Remaining In 2012 Pacific Crest

Have you been sitting on the sideline hoping for a spot to open up? We’re down to the last six spots. Now is the time if you’re ready to do this! READY TO APPLY? Click HERE for the application/audition process. Our All-Days start Saturday, June 9th, at Damien High School. Read the rest of the […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard Hall Of Veterans

Many former marching members of the Santa Clara Vanguard went on to honorably serve their country in the Armed Forces and the Santa Clara Vanguard Alumni Association would like to recognize your military service. The SCV Alumni Association recently established a “Hall of Veterans” at Santa Clara Vanguard Hall. Our goal is to recognize and […]

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Help Spread The Word About Drum Corps At The Movies

Drum Corps International will once again team up with National Cinemedia’s Fathom Events for the Drum Corps at the Movies: Tour Premiere, and those looking to find out more can visit DCI2012OnTheBigScreen.com. Visitors to the website can learn more about the Tour Premiere, buy tickets and find participating theaters. Web banners are available to help […]

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All Systems Go For Cadets2 1st Performance This Thursday

To hear Brass Caption Head Minesh Shah speak about it, you would think the visit by Hall of Fame Arranger Jay Bocook to Cadets2 camp was sort of a religious experience for the staff and members this past Saturday. Jay Bocook, who was on his own “excellent Cadets adventure” this past weekend made a one-day […]

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Wintry Weather Only Fuels “12.25” Momentum For 2012 Cadets

The design team has been cranking out music changes, drill and choreography, and our hardworkinghandymen have been hammering out props and finishing up the equipment truck. On Sunday night, another rainstorm threw us for a loop, but we got a bright double rainbow to make up for it. George Hopkins decided to push the formal […]

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