Staff Spotlight: We are proud to have Rickey Badua joining this year as Brass Supervisor. Dr. Rickey H. Badua is currently the Director of Bands and Instrumental Music at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, CA, where he conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, teaches instrumental conducting and oversees all aspects of the […]
The Colt Cadets are excited to announce many returning faces, along with a few new ones, to lead the corps into 2015. With the organization looking to take on new challenges in 2015, Andrew Eaton, a seasoned veteran of the Colt Cadets brass and design staff has been appointed assistant director. Andrew will assist the […]
Every summer, hundreds, ages 15–21, join to compete in a unique activity that combines musical, mental, and physical skill, in an activity that usually isn’t considered a sport—drum corps. For those who have marched in a corps or are veteran fans of the activity, trying to explain exactly what drum corps is isn’t an easy […]
FOR SALE: The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps are selling some gently-used pit equipment! Contact Mark [dot] Arnold [at] AscendPerformingArts [dot] org for details. Read the rest of the article here.
November 22-23, 2014 Verdello (Bergamo) Lombardi, Italy This percussion clinic features the Blue Devils’ Scott Johnson in conjunction with the Millennium Drum and Bugle Corps. For further information and to register, contact Elisabetta Vaglietti at systemblue [dot] millennium [at] gmail [dot] com Read the rest of the article here.
When: October 19, 2014 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Port ’N Starboard (Ocean Beach Park) 1225 Ocean Ave. New London, CT 06320 Cost: Guests – $25/Person Free to 2014 members in good financial standing RSVP: By October 9, 2014 860-442-3786 or djohnson34 [at] snet [dot] net Read the rest of the article here.
Santa Clara Vanguard has secured hotel accommodations at the very trendy and artistic ALEXANDER property in downtown Indy, east of Lucas Oil Stadium, starting Wednesday, August 5, as the official SCV HQ for DCI week. SCV will ALSO be offering a limited supply of excellent Finals and Semi-Finals tickets for purchase to SCV Alumni and […]
In 25 years, what drum corps show will you look back on? Which one will stand out in your mind? For Crown Brass Caption Supervisor, Matt Harloff, there is a particular show he looks back on that holds a special place in his heart. Many drum corps fans and alumni remember the 1993 Star of […]
Pacific Crest is pleased to announce its design team for the 2015 season. MUSIC TEAM Music Director and Brass Arranger – John Meehan Returning for his fourth season with Pacific Crest, Meehan will collaborate with Visual Coordinator Ryan Springler (see below) to develop and produce the the 2015 show. His focus will be on the […]
Chromium Winter Guard, the new Independent A Class program presented by The Cavaliers, is proud to announce the management and educational staff for the inaugural 2015 season. Cavalier alumnus Mike Green will serve as the program’s director, with alum Nick Mitchell and Kylene SanMiguel serving as Chromium’s educational leads. Read the rest of the article […]
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