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In The News – Airman’s Passion Leads To Drum Corps Hall Of Fame

Standing tight in formation on a hot June summer day in 2004 on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base, then Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward Teleky and the rest of The United States Air Force Band waited for the arrival of former President Ronald Reagan’s remains. Standing and playing at events like these […]

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2016 Hawthorne Caballeros Wildwood, NJ Recap

The first weekend of the 2016 DCA season is in the books! The Caballeros had a great three-day weekend in Wildwood, check out our video below for a full recap! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to check in on the Cabs and their 70th Anniversary season. Want to help support […]

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Rockford Rhythm Begins

The Phantom Regiment and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce Rockford Rhythm, an exciting new music program in the Rockford region for students ages 12­-16. Presented in partnership with the Phantom Regiment, Rockford Symphony Orchestra joins Rockford Public Schools District 205, and Court Street United Methodist Church in this community endeavor that will […]

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2016 Blue Knights Recap: Annual Send-off Show A Success

The Blue Knights Drums and Bugles Corps have officially started their 2016 National Tour following the annual sendoff show on Friday, June 17. The drum corps performed a full run “Gorgon” by Christopher Rouse, “Medley” by Elliot Goldenthal and a standstill of “Fratres” by Arvo Part. Read the rest of the article here.

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Meet The Beaumont Family

They say that “Variety is the spice of life”, and the Beaumont family from the Sunrisers have had all the necessary ingredients in place to add to their drum corps credentials. Paul, Cathy, and Lindsay have close to forty years of combined drum corps experience going into the 2016 season. Paul started his drum corps […]

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In The News – Michigan City Hosts Drum And Bugle Corps Competition

The Pageant of Drums marches into Michigan City again to unfurl a display of young musical talent. Colorful and brassy, the event is a product of Indianapolis-based Drum Corps International, which states that it strives to issue a message of “excellence in performance and in life” to millions in their teens or early 20s, and […]

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Hawthorne Caballeros Get New Endorsement And Marching Percussion

The Caballeros are proud to announce two upgrades to our percussion equipment: Dream Cymbals and Dynasty Marching Percussion. Dream Cymbals Launched in 2005, Dream cymbals is the partnership of passionate Canadian instrument designers and generations of Chinese gong smiths. Marc Garside, Percussion Caption Head is “very excited to announce that Dream Cymbals and Gongs has […]

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Blue Knights Reveal Uniform Look For 2016

We are pleased to present the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps uniform for The Great Event in 2016. Thank you to our partners for their continued support of the Blue Knights: Tommy Keenum & The Band Hall, Mapex & Majestic Marching Percussion, Jupiter Band Instruments, Vic Firth, Remo drum heads, Zildjian Company, Director’s Showcase […]

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2016 Spirit Of Atlanta Preview Show June 26th

Spirit of Atlanta is proud to present our 2016 production “Georgia”. See the first public performance at our preview show Sunday June 26, 3pm at Luella High School. Also featuring performances by our special guests Appalachian Sound (Soundsport) and Alliance (DCA). Free admission. Read the rest of the article here.

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2016 Spartans Shows Coming Up

Excitement is building as we get ready for our Family and Friends Day (Sunday June 26 Stellos Stadium Nashua) and our first week of DCI performances. Sunday, June 26th Stellos Stadium Nashua NH Family and Friends Performance Friday, July 1 DCI Show Clifton NJ Saturday, July 2 DCI Show Boston College Alumni Stadium Stadium Sunday, […]

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