Our lifelong friend, Michael “Red” Corso passed away early this morning. Red was DCA’s longest-serving officer, first elected Treasurer in 1974, and continually re-elected for the last 40 years. This is a tragic loss for his family, DCA, and the entire drum corps community. We will post information regarding funeral arrangements once they are complete. […]
Over 100 Crown parents, donors, fans and friends came through this summer and sponsored meals, snacks and even Tang for our members. Thank you so much for boosting Crown to an Out of This World summer. Read the rest of the article here.
If you want to see Finals on the DCA Fan Network, the system is now open for orders! Price is $35 if you have a DCA Fan Network subscription. $50 for non-subscribers. Go to http://dca.thefannetwork.org/store/service/display and scroll to the bottom of the page to order! Read the rest of the article here.
The Carolina Crown marching band was performing at Lucas Oil Stadium during the Drum Corps International competition in Indianapolis when snare drummer Ryan Hall dropped his instrument. Hall had to continue his routine without the drum, but a judge was able to reunite him with the equipment. Hall finished his set with his kit intact. […]
Pacific Crest donors successfully closed the funding gap for the 2014 season, surpassing our Tour Fund goal of $55,500! Member fees make up only 63% of our operating budget. Thank you to all our supporters for helping us close the resulting funding gap. Your total donations surpassed our 2014 goal of $55,500, ensuring the sustainability […]
We’re terribly sad to announce that our long-time friend and DCA treasurer Michael “Red” Corso is in a Rhode Island hospital fighting for his life. Red took a nasty fall yesterday, and his condition is grave. Please keep him in your thoughts and say a prayer for Red. Read the rest of the article here.
Mandarins Entertainment drummers will perform at Oakland Raiders games, starting with the preseason games on August 15 and 28. These are both home games and will be televised. We’ll have twelve drumline members for the first two games, and they’ll perform during tailgate parties in the parking lot, the Bart Concourse, the Black and Silver […]
The 2015 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps and Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble audition information will be coming soon. As we all take a moment to catch our breath from a successful 2014 season, the Blue Knights ensembles are planning for upcoming Audition Experience camps for the next season. Check back for more news in […]
Our Drum Corps season may be over but that only means one thing….time to start getting ready for the new season! During the Fall, Gold Drum and Bugle Corps will continue with efforts in helping our organization grow my focusing on recruitment and fundraising to set us up for a successful 2015 season. A large […]
Pacific Crest’s 2014 members included 156 students from 94 colleges, universities, and high schools. The corps represented 92 cities, including some of out-of-state students representing six states and Japan. Read the rest of the article here.
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