Rochester’s Empire Statesmen opened their summer field show contest season in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, June 30 in the Champions on Parade contest, featuring all five of the top finalists from the 2011 DCA championships: current champions Minnesota Brass; second place Buccaneers of Reading, Pennsylvania; third place Empire Statesmen; fourth place Connecticut Hurricanes and fifth […]
The 33rd annual Moonlight Classic drum corps show at Sacramento State’s Hornet stadium had to cancel the last three remaining performances because the lights would not turn on. Tom Hope, Drum Corps International’s contest coordinator, told the crowds that organizers were working feverishly to get the light systems going. They were scheduled to go on […]
The corps will be spending the 4th of July week on the road. We have parades in Braintree MA, Chelmsford MA and Wakefield MA. On the evening of the 4th we will be playing at Holman Stadium for the Nashua 4th of July Celebration. For shows, we will be in Lynn MA, New Haven CT […]
Cadets2 is almost ready to “Launch” into the summer, but is in need of some local support. From now until Aug. 14, C2 needs a trailer, gator, and other necessities used to cart around pit instruments. For camps, the corps has only had to move from the equipment trailer to the practice field and will […]
Once the rain started yesterday, it didn’t stop. The Cadets arrived backstage in Epcot yesterday (behind Germany, to be exact) a little after 9:00 a.m. They got off the buses in full uniform and unloaded the drums and horns for a quick warm-up with rain dripping in their eyes. Then the corps quickly loaded up […]
It was a good day for Jubal last Saturday in Huizen – The Netherlands. Both Jubal and Jong Jubal topped the Drum Corps Netherlands contest in the Premier Class and the Junior Class respectively. Jubal passed the 70-point mark in the Premier Class (70.05). Juliana came second (68.90), and Beatrix came third (67.65). The first […]
Do you see those horns?….We need to replace them! Who we are: Shenandoah Sound is a competitive all-age drum & bugle corps from Northern Virginia. The corps exists to provide its membership with education and performance opportunities in the drum corps tradition of marching music. Shenandoah Sound is the only drum corps in Virginia and […]
After a hectic morning of rain and logistics, The Cadets are safely rolling to Disney World right now. Thankfully, DCI Orlando ran right on schedule last night, despite the threatening clouds. The corps had another solid performance and seemed to finish stronger than they have been. Endurance is building, even in humidity that makes you […]
The Colts are seeking a few people to fill out our brass and guard sections. In addition we are seeking understudies in all sections. This is a great opportunity for you to spend the summer touring with the corps while training for a position should one open up this summer, or training for future seasons. The cost […]
The major leagues of music took center field at Buchanan High School in Clovis Friday night. Thousands of people watched the intense competition of the Drum Corps International Tour. Among the teams competing are the Blue Devils. They’re one of 9 teams from all over the country competing for the best performance scores. Read the […]
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