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Meet The 2017 Madison Scouts Percussion Staff

The Madison Scouts are excited to welcome the newly assembled percussion staff for the 2017 season. James Sparling will be returning as Percussion Director & Battery Arranger along with Nick Pourcho as the Front Ensemble Arranger. Joining them will be newcomers Mark Hunter as battery caption head and Sean Womack as front ensemble caption head. […]

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2017 Hawthorne Caballeros Show Designers Announced

After a successful design meeting in the Swope Building at West Chester University, the Hawthorne Caballeros are proud to announce their 2017 program coordinator and designers! Matt Hurley: Program Coordinator Matt Hurley is an experienced designer and technician in the marching arts. Matt started his career with the Bayonne Kidets at the age of 8, […]

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Announcing The 2017 Bushwackers Caption Heads And Key Staff

The Bushwackers are excited to welcome back several key staff members for the 2017 season! Jayson Hart-Smith will be returning to the corps in the role of percussion caption head. Last year, Jayson led the 2016 Bushwackers percussion section with great success. His drum corps experience started in 2005 with Bush and continued with our […]

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Introducing Pacific Crest’s Newest Corporate Sponsor

We are excited to announce Obrella as Pacific Crest’s newest corporate sponsor. Obrella is your go-to insurance guide — a Website that offers detailed information to help customers figure out their insurance needs and options. Read the rest of the article here.

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Spotlight On Blue Devils Percussion

The Blue Devils percussion section has consistently led the marching world in innovation, excellence, and education. Headed by Arranger and Caption Head Scott Johnson, the percussion section has pushed the envelope in show design and music performance. Each year, percussionists worldwide take a leap of faith and audition to become a member of the Blue […]

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Gold Announces 2017 Auditions

Special rates for early registration are currently available! Register before November 15 to take advantage of the discounted registration rate of $50. After November 15, the pre-registation fee will go up to $60, $70 on the day of auditions. January Audition Camp and Clinic… Our first auditions this year will be held on January 7-8, […]

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In The News – Fuse Television’s ‘Clash Of The Corps’ Stars Monarch Marshall Hallam

Imagine looking forward to an event in life and watching it be snatched away. In most cases that is the point of giving up, but not for Marshall Hallam. Hallam is a junior at Old Dominion University and a rookie trumpeter for the Cadets, an elite drum corps team that will be featured in an […]

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World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame Member George Hayek Passes Away

George Hayek, the last original member of the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps, passed away October 12 at age 90, after recently attending the 2016 New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He was born October 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. He had been a member of the World Drum Corps Hall […]

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Frank Sullivan Returns To Blue Stars

The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the return of Frank Sullivan as Brass Arranger for the 2017 season. “I am beyond excited to welcome back Frank Sullivan to the Blue Stars. His immense talent and artistry as a composer and brass specialist, combined with his history with the corps, makes […]

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2017 Music City Winter Camp Schedule Announced

Music City has announced its winter camp schedule as well as the dates of the summer training camp. A complete list of all events is posted on the Calendar page. The corps recently received its 1,000th interest form for next year’s corps! There’s always room for a few more though! We invite you to attend […]

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