Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Schweitzer
Name: Joshua Schweitzer What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 2004-2006 Lead Trumpet, 2007 Secondary Drum Major, 2008-2009 Horn Sargent/Lead Trumpet. Read the rest of the article here.
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In The News – Bluecoats, Seven Others Put On Memorable Drum Corps Competition
Some time ago, Samuel Crawford adopted a mantra that he has repeated many times as he takes the field as a member of the Canton Bluecoats. It’s something the Bluecoats drum major has told fellow corps members often: “We didn’t come here to win, but we didn’t come here to lose.” Read the rest of […]
Surf ’18: Helping To Keep The “I” In DCI
For the 2018 season, three international students received performer contracts with the Jersey Surf: a baritone player from China and two color guard members from Canada. As the member corps of Drum Corps International provide opportunities to students from a variety of musical and cultural backgrounds. This season, Jersey Surf further embraced that philosophy by […]
Santa Clara Vanguard From The Field: 2018, Episode 11
As the season nears its end, the Vanguard Cadets reflect on their journey and prepare for DCI Open Class Championships in Michigan City, IN. Check in with a few members of the corps as they share what they love most about being a part of this organization. Read the rest of the article here.
In The News – Drum Corps Duke It Out In Avon Lake
For the drum and bugle corps that took the field at Avon Lake High School on Saturday, the competition was just another step toward finals in Indianapolis next week. But for some corps members, it was a chance to perform the shows they’ve been working on for weeks in front of family and friends. For […]
Marching Roundtable 733: Bluecoats – The Music of Session 44
Doug Thrower and Tom Rarick, the brass and percussion arrangers, give us behind the scenes stories of how this show was put together. 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.
In The News – The Free Players Drum & Bugle Corps Set To Make History
On Friday, The Free Players Drum & Bugle Corps held their final rehearsal before leaving to make history as the first special needs group to perform at the Drum Corps International World Championships. Read the rest of the article here.
In The News – Allentown Cadets Compete In DCI Eastern Classic In Allentown
The nation’s top drum corps are converging on J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. Ten-time Drum Corp International World Champions the Allentown Cadets have been on the road all summer. This weekend is home turf time, J. Birney Crum Stadium, as they compete with the 24 top drum corps in the DCI Eastern Classic. Read […]
In The News – Drum Corps Compete In Rome For 40th Year
Eight drum corps from across the country came to Rome Thursday night, to compete in Drums Along the Mohawk. This is the event’s 40th year. The drum and bugle corps are made up of high school and college students ranging from 16 to 21 years old. Read the rest of the article here.
In The News – Plymouth High School Hosts Best Of The Best Drum Corps Groups
Tuesday’s rain didn’t stop drum corps from performing at Plymouth High School’s “Hoosier Heartland Showcase.” Because of the rain, drum corps groups had to perform on the basketball court instead of the football field. Read the rest of the article here.
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