December was a very busy month for the young members of Thurrock Marching Brass as they engaged in an enjoyable schedule of events that saw them perform across the community. First live performance of this year’s festive carols was on 4 December to entertain an appreciative gathering for the Essex Wildlife Trust, and although very […]
Carolina Crown has an opening for an Athletic Trainer for the 2017 season! This position will require a full-time commitment from May 20 through August 12 to handle the lead Athletic Trainer responsibilities for our spring training and nationwide tour. The ideal candidate for Athletic Trainer will have completed a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training […]
It pays to stand out, and Pocahontas County High School band director Bob Mann couldn’t help but notice the talents of junior Tiler Mortensen-Smith. Tiler joined the color guard of the Warrior marching band last year, and it was at band camp that Mann first realized Tiler’s potential. Read the rest of the article here.
We are saddened at the loss of a member of the Blue Devils family. On January 23, Blue Devils alumnus Paul Morris passed peacefully in his sleep while on a business trip in Minnesota. Paul joined the Blue Devils in 1989 as a soprano player in the B Corps. He spent three years there before […]
Thanks to a grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation the young members of Thurrock Marching Brass took to the live theatre to enjoy all the fun and frolics of the panto. This also provided the opportunity for the members to learn about how professionals handle live performances, what works and how to deal with mishaps. […]
Thurrock Marching Brass is pleased and proud to confirms that Jessica Reynolds is the worthy winner of the January 2017 Jack Petchey Achievement Award. Jessica joined the organisation shortly after its re-launch in 2010 and has been an active member of the colourguard. Jessica has also been an integral part of the percussion section where […]
The Bushwackers are thrilled to present their 2017 production, Where We Belong. All of us travel down the path of life to find that place where we truly belong. This journey is a theme that reappears through history, literature, and film; one perfect example is the story of The Wizard of Oz, known from both […]
Happy February! Our 2017 Academy Drum Corps just finished another successful camp with the brass and percussion sections! They continued learning more of the 2017 production and are already making great progress as a music ensemble! Read the rest of the article here.
The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of their annual “On Corps!” competition for aspiring arrangers and composers! We invite individuals with an interest in arranging and composing music to submit their works to be considered for performance by the 2017 Blue Stars. The winning arrangement/composition will be performed […]
Four alumni share favorite stories and discuss why this innovative corps was special. With Joe Flynn, Harry Jenkins, Bob McLaughlin, and Chuck Quackenbush. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
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