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In The News – Lafayette Drum And Bugle Corps Goes National

If you pass by Cajun Field and listen closely, you can hear the Louisiana Stars. The Stars, a Lafayette-based drum and bugle corps, are getting set to go national. The Stars, a Lafayette-based drum and bugle corps, are getting set to go national. The corps is one of 40 throughout the nation that will be […]

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Inside the Arc – Who Needs a Hall of Fame?

One could be forgiven for thinking the whole thing is getting out of hand.  There seems to be no limit to the proliferation: The Beekeepers Hall of Fame, Whack-a-Mole Hall of Fame, Hot Dog Eaters Hall of Fame…Trust me. These actually exist. But do we need them in drum corps? Really? We’ve got a “World” […]

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Marching Roundtable 626: Cavaliers Hidden Gems

Daniel, Eric and Landry return to talk about great Cavies shows that fans might have forgotten. 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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Preston Scout House Offering $1,000 Raffle

Preston Scout House Band Inc. of Cambridge is offering a thousand reasons for people to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary on July 1: a $1,000 top prize and two $500 prizes in the Scout House raffle. Tickets are available from members of every group in the organization, including Magic of Scout House winter guard, Preston Scout […]

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In The News – Bluecoats Win 27th Annual Thunder Of Drums

Blaring brass and rolling drums could be heard erupting from Blakeslee Stadium at Minnesota State University Monday night as the 27th annual Kiwanis Thunder of Drums Competition roared into action. Seven drum and bugle corps competed for the crown, with Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio coming out on top with their performance […]

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In The News – Teens From Across Texas Join Local Drum Corps

While most kids spend their summer vacations out at the pool or at a barbecue, 43 Texas kids are spending their time, touring the state, practicing 10 hours a day. “We’re not a band, we’re not a marching band,” said Horizon Bugle and Drum Corps assistant director Josh Bailey. “We’re a drum and bugle corps.” […]

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Scout House Heritage Band In Preston Canada Day Parade

The loud cheering and shouts of support for Preston Scout House Band by Canada Day 150 parade spectators were more than a match for a torrential downpour of heavy rain and fierce head winds that swept down the main street as the Band reached the halfway point of the big parade on July 1. Many […]

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Phantom Regiment Staff Bus Incident Updated

A bus carrying staff and volunteers for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps was involved in a rollover incident early Monday morning just east of the Arizona-California border on I-10. The driver of the bus died at the scene. Eight of the 13 passengers were transported to hospitals. All are expected to be released […]

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In The News – Long Island Drum And Bugle Corps Sunrisers Shine At Precision & Pageantry Show At Wahconah Park

On a toasty warm Sunday afternoon, the Long Island Sunrisers set themselves apart from the competition at Precision & Pageantry held at Wahconah Park. The New York -based drum and bugle corps bested The Connecticut Hurricanes, The Skyliners of Wilkes-Barree, Penn. and Excelsior from Troy, N.Y. to win the event sanctioned by Drum Corps Associates. […]

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Marching Roundtable 625: Cavaliers- Our All-Time Favorite Shows

Daniel Montoya, Jr., Eric Salas, and Landry Kendrick discuss their favorite Cavies shows. 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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