The Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps is looking to fill two critical openings for the upcoming 2016 season: (1) Assistant Drum Major position (1) Backfield Director position Musical experience is important, and leadership by example is essential. A positive attitude is a must! Read the rest of the article here.
The St. Joe’s 85th Anniversary Reunion Committee has finalized plans to reunite Corps members ranging from the 1930s to present day and those who currently participate. The committee worked diligently to locate as many alumni as possible. A master list was generated, and over 400 invitations were mailed. They continue to look for members from […]
There is an old expression that goes “the family that plays together, stays together”. That can be said about sports, church activities, scouts, social groups, and of course drum corps. One drum corps family that highlights this is the Marino family from Fusion Core. Holly and Ralph Marino have been involved in the drum corps […]
“The program development is going very well for Cadets2,” Co-Director George Hopkins reported after the corps’ Saturday-only rehearsal on May 7. The corps managed to learn drill to the first full minute of the 2016 production, Full Circle, despite an abbreviated weekend rehearsal schedule due to Mother’s Day on Sunday. Hopkins reported that the C2 […]
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to continue its staffing announcements for 2016. We would like to welcome, Jillian Oppegard, a new addition to the Ascend Performing Arts staff team as a part-time Administrative Assistant. “Jillian is a creative, detail-oriented communications professional with more than ten years of experience in both the corporate and non-profit settings,” […]
On May 18, The Cadets will return to Johnstown, Pa. to officially begin Spring Training for the 2016 season. The corps will complete their Johnstown stay with a performance for the community on Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. Spring Training marks the start of the 83rd edition of The Cadets. In the 88 days […]
THE ACADEMY PRESENTS A LOVE STORY OF AN UNUSUAL KIND. Drum Corpse Bride Musical Selections Corpse Bride Main Titles Danny Elfman Romeo & Juliet Sergei Prokofiev Sorcerer’s Apprentice Paul Dukas Suggestion Diabolique Sergei Prokofiev Unchained Melody Alex North & Hy Zaret Read the rest of the article here.
The Hero’s Journey is a universal tale found in every culture since the dawn of civilization. It is the adventure of The Hero, who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization. These stories are often about moments that redefine us as individuals, and the struggle that can unfold […]
As you can see in our latest recap video, our 2016 production of Red, White, and Black is continuing to grow! Our 5/7-5/8 camp weekend will be in Hawthorne, NJ. The Caballeros are looking for a couple more performers — specifically, two marimba players. For all membership inquiries, contact Mike Ryan, m [dot] ryan [at] […]
The University of Minnesota has decided to make room for a popular drum-and-bugle corps show, after all. On Thursday, university officials apologized for bumping Drum Corps International from its scheduled July 16 appearance at TCF Bank Stadium. They announced that the show will go on, just a little later in the day than planned. “I […]
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