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Madison Scouts Announce Scott Oliver As Brass Caption Head

The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that Scott Oliver will serve as Brass Caption Head for the 2015 season and Alex Brough will serve as Assistant Brass Caption Head. “We are excited to promote Scott and Alex to the leadership of our brass program,” said Chris Komnick, Executive Director. “We have developed a strong […]

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Cavaliers Present Chromium Winter Guard

The Cavaliers are pleased to announce the launch of Chromium Winter Guard, an exciting new program offering serious young male students in the Chicagoland area a comprehensive color guard experience. Chromium is open to gentlemen under the age of 22, and the program will concurrently serve as an ideal preparation resource for those interested in […]

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World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame Member Earl Joyce Obituary

Funeral services for World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Earl Joyce Sr. were held the morning of Saturday, September 6 from Lawn Funeral Home in Burbank, Illinois with a funeral mass following at St. Louis de Montfort Church. Interment is in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Burbank, a southwestern suburb of Chicago. A veteran of […]

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Blue Knights Announces 2015 Staff

The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the staff for the 2015 season. Mark Arnold will return as the Director for his 30th consecutive season. His efforts have helped the Blue Knights achieve 20 Top-12 finishes at the Drum Corps International World Championships Finals since taking over as corps director in […]

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World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame Member Frank Lozar Obituary

Frank Lozar, inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame as a charter associate member in 2001 then further honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and regular member status in 2005, passed away early Sunday, September 7 at the age of 85. He was born on Independence Day July 4, 1929. His funeral will […]

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Thurrock Marching Brass Shine At DCUK Essex

After many months of planning, and for the first time in more than 25 years, Thurrock Marching Brass delivered an elite marching band competition and full day’s entertainment with style at the Aveley Football Club on Sunday 7 September 2014. The line-up consisted of eight Open class competing bands, three Junior class competitors (including our […]

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August 2014 Glassmen Alumni Association Meeting Recap

A recap of the Glassmen Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting is now available on our website. Board members discussed this year’s DCI finals and surrounding social events; future planning for a performing ensemble; outreach; and merchandise, among other topics. Meeting recaps are available online once they have been approved by board vote at the […]

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1978-81 Mandarins Color Guard Reunites After 33 Years

33 years after their epic performance which brought the house down at the 1981 California Color Guard Circuit Championships, the Mandarins Color Guard reunited to renew friendships, reminisce, and share photos. Thanks to Laurie Moy, Shirley Fujii, Cathy Lee, and Michele Samonte for planning and presenting the reunion. And to Color Guard Director Joyce Yee […]

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Carolina Crown To Go International

As the Crown organization caps off a memorable 25th anniversary season, we are excited to announce the ultimate Out of This World journey as members of Carolina Crown will travel to Japan in October. Sponsored in part by the Yamaha Corporation, Global Creations Inc., and the City of Takasaki, 75 members of the Crown team […]

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Tom Aungst Joins Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Aungst as the Percussion Caption Head for the 2015 season. Aungst has had a long working history with Thom Hannum and is excited to be collaborating with him again. Aungst is also thrilled to be working alongside Michael Klesch and the rest of the creative […]

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