The Oregon Crusaders is a non-profit arts organization based in Portland that provides a life-changing experience for young people ages 15 to 21. Since 2007, the Crusaders has served more than 1,000 young people with an immersive and intense marching music and national touring summer program. If you’ve ever experienced drum corps, then you know […]
Lance Cpl. Froylan Barbosa, Conover native and Bunker Hill graduate, began his journey with “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps playing baritone bugle in October. Formed in 1934, The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is a prestigious marching unit based in Washington D.C. and is made up of 90 […]
The Bushwackers are pleased and excited to announce that Jeff Phipps has been named the new Corps Director for the upcoming 2019 season. Jeff was first exposed to drum corps by his high school drum instructor Bill ” Woody ” Woodward in 1987 who invited him to a Bayonne Bridgemen camp. Woody, Bill Matus and […]
Music City Drum Corps members can expect an increased emphasis on professionalism, efficiency and learning in 2019, according to new Visual Caption Head Nathan Barna. A six-season veteran staff member of the corps, Barna was recently promoted to this lead role. “I expect our visual staff will be the most professional group in the activity, […]
It is that time of the year to wish everyone you know a joyous, pleasant, and hearty “Thank You” for being part of your life’s experiences this past year. Pioneer Corps also has a large list that is too numerous to mention everyone, but I would like to give a special mention to Bill Strube, […]
Name: Shaun Roos What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched in the summer of 1987. Read the rest of the article here.
On 07.12.18 exactly 50 years after the founding event of the Turner Spielmannzug in 1968, a festive champagne reception took place in the TUSPO clubhouse. It was looked back on 50 years of music in the TUSPO and now 35 years of Starriders. Angelika Heisterberg reviewed the founding time again. Ingo Tiede took over the […]
Members of the Preston Scout House Band organization were recognized at the annual Christmas banquet on December 8, for years of service ranging from five to 25 years of continuous involvement, dating back to 1993 and the formation of the Heritage Drill Team, which performs indoor floor shows with members wearing the vintage uniform of […]
The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts are inviting all Cadets Alumni, from every generation to join in a two-day Leadership Conference to help chart the course for the financial future of the organization. For alumni who have long sought to have their voices heard in the future of The Cadets and YEA!, this […]
A former youth drum corps director accused of sexually assaulting former employees was in Lehigh County court Tuesday. George Hopkins, the former Allentown Cadets director, is facing two sexual assault charges after nearly a dozen women came forward with allegations earlier this year. Read the rest of the article here.
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