In a departure for the decades-old youth organization, Drum Corps International this week unveiled a new code of conduct that sets standards for how its largely autonomous member organizations should address sexual misconduct. It includes a ban on sexual contact between staff and participants. It comes six weeks after an Inquirer and Daily News investigation […]
Former Allentown drum corps director George Hopkins, ousted last month amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is now the target of a criminal investigation, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed. Four of Hopkins’ accusers said they had been in contact with prosecutors. One, Jess Beyer, accused Hopkins of raping her in his apartment in […]
The Casper, Wyoming based Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps are proud to present their 2018 program “The New Road West.” For complete details on the synopsis of this year’s show, visit www.troopersdrumcorps.org/single-post/The-New-Road-West The Troopers begin their spring training in Douglas, Wyoming next Tuesday at the Wyoming State Fairgrounds. On June 8th they will move to […]
Our launch event for potential new SoundSport AND DrumBattle ensembles will be this Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at 2700 Winter Street in NE Minneapolis (the ‘Sears rehearsal site’ familiar to MBI alumni). Potential members in any section including brass, percussion and color guard should plan on attending. This […]
On May 5th, Liberty kicked off their summer season at Indoor Music Games Essex. Not only was this the group’s first performance of their 2018 show, but it was also several members first ever performances with Liberty! After the longer-than-planned journey due to some major roadworks, Liberty made it to the Basildon venue with little […]
Thank you to all for being so incredibly patient as we finalized our move ins information. This year we will be holding our full corps move ins in Ferndale Washington starting on June 15th. We will be offering shuttle services from the Bellingham airport as well as the Sea-tac airport on June 15th. Read the […]
The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps will hold their annual potluck picnic at Prairie View High School (map) on Monday, May 28, 2018. All friends and family are welcome to join together to relax and enjoy this event. The potluck lunch will start at noon with a drum corps performance of their 2018 show […]
Learn from the very same instructors that teach the world famous Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. Have brunch with the corps, get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a drum corps and learn one of the songs they will be playing this year. To top it off, you will stand […]
Get fired up to lead your high school band and take your leadership and conducting skills to the next level! These camps bring together experts in music education and leadership who will prepare you for your role as a high school Drum Major. You’ll also experience a few days in the life of Pacific Crest, […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce our 2018 Student Leadership Team! “Since 1948, The Cavaliers have prided ourselves on a culture of leadership development,” said Joe Roach, Director of Programs. “For our 2018 season, we have another talented and passionate team of Junior Officers–our term for the student leadership–who have collectively […]
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