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In The News – Brass, Drums And The Gift Of Music

Music by more than 1,000 accomplished young musicians will fill Monterey High School’s Macres Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 8 when the Sacramento Mandarins host its sixth annual Drum Corps International (DCI) Capital Classic. The family friendly evening event that attracts over 1,200 attendees each year showcases complex music, precision marching and choreography, colorful pageantry, […]

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Condolences To Family Of Finis Sparkman

Please join the members and staff of the Music City Drum Corps in extending our condolences to the family of Finis Sparkman, one of our snare drummers who passed away on Tuesday after experiencing complications from an ongoing medical condition. Finis was a dedicated corps member who enjoyed the friendship and respect of his fellow […]

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SCV Memorabilia In Online Auction

Don’t have a ticket to the Gala? You can still show your support by bidding in our online auction! Wine tasting excursions, special gift baskets, DCI ticket packages, sports collectibles, paintings from local artists and so much more! These are just a sampling of the nearly 100 items that will be up for bid at […]

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2017 Spartans Getting Ready For The Month Of July

Here is a list of performances for the month of July… July 1 Braintree MA Parade July 2 Family and Friends BBQ and Performance. Stellos Stadium Nashua NH July 3 DCI Show Cranston RI July 4 Parades in Chelmsford MA, Merrimack NH and Wakefield MA. Concert and Fireworks Holman Stadium Nashua NH Read the rest […]

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Anniversary Gala Cocktail Auction: Early Bidding Now Open

Wine tasting excursions, gourmet gift baskets, exotic travel packages, sports collectibles, theatre tickets and so much more! These are just a sampling of more than 100 items that will be up for bid in the Blue Devils 60th and Santa Clara Vanguard 50th Anniversary Gala Cocktail and Live Auction being held June 24, 2017, at […]

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In The News – Fueling Corps Members Takes A Team Effort

Starting about four weeks ago, when Robert Cuevas woke up for practice at 7 a.m. Tuesday, he knew a granola bar and a small bowl of cereal was likely going to have to be his breakfast. Cuevas along with the rest of the color guard members would run the length of a football field 20 […]

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In The News – These Fort Mill Students Won’t Sleep Their Summer Away

The sleep-in summer crowd need not apply. Nor the untalented. Nor the homesick. Summer may be a break from school, bit it’s big league time for marching music. “We moved up here May 20, and ever since we’ve been rehearsing about 14 hours a day, drill and rehearsal for our show,” said rising Fort Mill […]

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Marching Roundtable Episode 621: DCI Drum Major Leadership Summit

The many benefits for drum majors and drum corps of this yearly event, with Gene Monterastelli, Kara Alvarez-Calderon, and Linda Harvey. 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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Watchmen At The 2017 Socal Sneak Preview

Support Watchmen with your ticket purchase! All seats are general admission. Simply purchase tickets in the section of our corps. Click on the link below. June 17, 2017 5:30pm Valley View High School 13135 Nason Street Moreno Valley, CA Read the rest of the article here.

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2017 Spirit Of Atlanta Hall Of Fame

Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps formed the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame in 2016. Each year the corps will induct a select group of people who exemplify the best of our 40+-year history. The Hall’s mission is to become a lasting legacy for the corps and its greatest contributors of all time. […]

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