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2012 Show Of Shows Online Ticket Sales Ending Soon

Your chance to order tickets for Show of Shows in Rockford on Sunday are coming to an end. Buy your tickets now and choose your exact seat! (Tickets will be held at will call). Show of Shows – Rockford, Illinois Sunday July 15 7pm – Buy Now *** Online ticket sales end Tues 7/10 at […]

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2012 DCI Kalamazoo Report

Bluecoats led a field of seven World Class corps Saturday, July 7, taking first place with a 78.65 during the DCI Kalamazoo event at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium. Now approximately a third of the way through their 2012 summer tour, Bluecoats drum major Haley Burks says that this season is turning out to be […]

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In The News: Playing With The Edge

The Edge, the drum corps-inspired performance troupe that counts Batavia native Joey Pero among its creators, performed Saturday night at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort. Members of The Edge performed inside the park’s Grand Theatre with the Empire Statesmen, a Rochester-based drum and bugle corps, and then outside the venue in a flash mob-style performance. […]

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In The News: Drum Corps Play, But Rain Keeps Them From Marching In Denver

For fans of drum corps, those who refer to Drums Along the Rockies as “a bunch of marching bands” clearly haven’t witnessed the Denver summer tradition. On a soggy night, corps from around the country competed Saturday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the 49th year in a row. Read the rest […]

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Last day In Massachusetts For 2012 Cadets

The Cadets rehearsed in Lynn, MA again yesterday, mostly working to finalize a few more changes that went into the show over the past couple of days. The main adjustment is in the music in the long hold in “Carol of the Bells;” the goal is to make the moment more effective and improve timing. […]

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$1,000 Cavaliers Match Opportunity Kicks Off Backyard Brawl

To kick-off the Backyard Brawl fundraising challenge, an alumnus of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps has stepped up to offer a $1,000 matching gift opportunity for the first day of the contest! This is a chance for supporters to DOUBLE the impact of their contribution on Saturday, July 7, while helping the corps raise […]

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The 2012 Pacific Region Open Class Championships

The Drum Corps International Tour returns to Bellflower, Calif., Sunday, July 15, for the SoCal Classic Open Class Championship. Don’t miss the last opportunity of 2012 to see West Coast Drum Corps! Purchase Tickets at the gate; $15 for GA or $20 for Premium Seating.

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Backyard Brawl: The Cavaliers Vs Phantom Regiment

The Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment both proudly represent the State of Illinois with long and storied histories since 1948 and 1956, respectively. As the friendly in-state rivalry has grown over the past half century, these two Midwest drum corps are ready to bring the neighborly competition directly to the fans. Introducing the Backyard Brawl – […]

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Jersey Surf Named Prominent Drum Corps To Watch This Summer

In the July issue of Drum Corps World, the Jersey Surf was prominently featured as the corps to watch this season. Spread over two articles, the Surf was raved about in almost every way possible by columnist Mike Ferlazzo. In the first article (Bridgemen reincarnated on DCI field by Hall of Fame Designers through Jersey […]

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Christmas In July Comes To NJ And PA This Weekend

While the temperatures might be hot, The Cadets will be bringing a cool Christmas breeze to the stadium at both events this Saturday and Sunday in Jackson and Chambersburg as drum corps returns for a ‘Christmas in July’ doubleheader! Saturday Update The Jackson, NJ event start time has been moved from 7PM to 8PM to […]

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