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In The News – Which Drum Corps Section Would Survive The Zombie Apocalypse?

Now that we have a sense of how The Cadets and Blue Devils get down on and off the field, let’s visualize a zombie apocalypse occurring in the middle of the season. Based on how each section trains and interacts with one another, we can gauge who the real trooper would be if the living […]

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Spotlight On Blue Devils Color Guard

The Blue Devils Color Guard attracts some of the most creative and talented performers in the marching activity. Led by Program Coordinator and Choreographer Scott Chandler, the Blue Devils Color Guard transforms the Blue Devils productions into colorful, beautiful, magical works of art and emotion. Each year the color guard makes incredible strides in innovation, […]

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Skyliners Unveils New Battery And Front Ensemble Equipment

The Skyliners proudly unveiled their new battery and front ensemble equipment in 2016, and plan continued growth for the 2017 season! For the front ensemble, the quality of the Pageantry synthesizer and mixer cart is purely top of the line. The sound system includes an M-audio 48 synthesizer, all new microphones, cables, amplifiers, speakers, and […]

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In The News – ‘Clash Of The Corps’ Deleted Scene: The Cadets And Their Spankin’ New Toys

It must feel like Christmas for these Cadet members because in this deleted scene from Clash of the Corps they are opening boxes and breaking out new Yamaha equipment. Snare and tenor players are super excited for their new set of drums. Tony Teleky, snare line, and Taijon Ragin, tenor, are wasting no time in […]

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Pacific Crest Arts Education Partnership Program Funds Instructor Stipends

This past summer, Pacific Crest was awarded a grant from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe’s Arts Education Partnership Program (AEPP). The grant supported the instruction of the 2016 Drum and Bugle Corps. “I continue to be blown away by Supervisor Knabe’s support of grass roots arts organizations like ours!” said Executive Director Stuart Pompel. […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard Welcomes Returning Caption Managers In 2017

With our first audition camp less than one month away, we are excited to introduce the 2017 Santa Clara Vanguard staff leadership! Denise Bonfiglio returns as the 2017 Staff Coordinator, and has done tremendous work behind the scenes to ensure that Vanguard’s staff is made up of the greatest teachers, mentors, and musicians from across […]

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2017 Heat Wave Auditions

Heat Wave of Florida is entering its 3rd year of competition. Heat Wave of Florida is accepting applications for the 2017 season for all sections. Do you have what it takes? Click below to become a part of Florida’s only DCI Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps. Don’t let the wave pass you by. #catchthewave2017 […]

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2017 Blue Stars Brass Staff

We are excited to announce the Brass Staff for the 2017 Blue Stars Season! Dr. Ward Miller – Brass Caption Head Ward Miller hails from Loachapoka, a small farming community near the city of Auburn, Alabama. He earned his bachelors of music education from Auburn University in 2001, where he served as webmaster, arranger, and […]

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In The News – Pleasant Valley Woman Stars On New Reality TV Show

Annelise Vasti’s passion for drum corps might make her the next reality TV star. Vasti, a Dutchess County resident, is a cast member of “Clash of the Corps” which airs on Fuse at 11 p.m. and is produced by Dwayne Johnson. The series immerses you in the competitive, Olympics-like world of Drum Corps International and […]

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New Batllalion/Sabian Partnership Announced

The Battalion today announced the addition of Sabian to its growing list of corps partners. This brand alignment means the corps will play exclusively on Sabian cymbals in 2017. “With the addition of a cymbal line in 2017, this partnership with Sabian comes at an advantageous stage in our growth as an organization,” said executive […]

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