Band students from around the world came to Fort Mill this weekend with the goal of becoming better musicians and aiming for a dream few get to experience. The Carolina Crown Drum Corps held its annual audition camp at Nation Ford High School Friday through Sunday, in which students learned the basics of marching and […]
The Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps’ Open House this past Saturday was a tremendous success, and an exciting beginning for the corps’ 2017 competitive season. Shane Startzel, Brass Caption Head, assisted by Joe Wilt, Assistant Brass Caption Head, led the brass instruction, supported by 2017 Brass Staff. After warm-ups, the horn line worked through the […]
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce the fall 2016 staff update for the organization. Mark Arnold will continue in his role as the Executive Director of Ascend Performing Arts responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and programmatic excellence of the organization. One of the longest-serving leaders in Drum Corps International today, Mark, a member […]
Thanks to a pair of black shoes, Rock Hill students have a renewed sense of belonging. Members of the Crown Cares shoe distribution program, a local agency affiliated with Carolina Crown Drum Corps, donated shoes to 25 Castle Heights Middle School band students Thursday. Their mission is to empower young people with shoes, socks and […]
It was a brisk and sunny day on December 3rd — a nice morning for the annual Hawthorne Christmas Parade. Despite Christmas aligning with the “off-season” for drum corps organizations, the Hawthorne Caballeros and Caballeros Alumni put together a parade unit that the Hawthorne residents were proud of. This parade is allows Hawthorne Caballeros members […]
In the drum corps activity, putting the health and well-being of the members is the top priority. Spirit of Atlanta is excited to announce the latest two members of the 2017 staff who will work directly toward those important goals. Director of Operations Jeff Pearson has announced that Jenna Chinburg will join Spirit of Atlanta […]
2017 Auditions are here! Join the Columbus Saints and experience Drum Corps International! Registration opens December 16th with our 1st of 2 Camps. World Class Staff | Regional Tour | Affordable Cost Mark your calendars for Audition Camps 1 & 2 December 16-18 & Jan 6-8 (YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH CAMPS). Location TBA.
The Colts are pleased to welcome Gordon Henderson as the brass arranger for the 2017 season. Gordon will be joining the design team, led by Program Coordinator Howard Weinstein, and working closely with Battery Arranger Ben Pyles and Front Ensemble Arranger David Nelson. Gordon is currently the director of bands and Department of Music vice […]
Drum Corps United Kingdom (DCUK) are pleased to announce that they are entering into strategic partnership with Drum Corps International (DCI) and, as well as continuing to offer DrumLine Battle™, will now also be integrating SoundSport® events into its calendar. SoundSport® was introduced by DCI in 2013 and is designed to be local, low cost […]
The Bushwackers Drum Corps is committed to its members who return to the corps year after year to help make the corps stronger. The corps grows with the talent and experience of its members. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, we are able to ease the financial burden of membership. The James and Amy […]
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