I’m sitting in the airport after dropping the last group of members off and waiting for my flight that departs this evening. While I sit I figured I would share with you this message below that was sent to me last week from a long-time volunteer and parent of a former member. Her message is […]
When it comes to volunteer organizations, many groups have learned to expand their horizons and embrace a new way of doing things. That was the case almost 30 years ago, when Annette Belfiore Distefano of Haverhill became the first female to perform in the local Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps. The pioneer, a […]
Drums Corps International visited Cape Girardeau Tuesday evening, Aug. 10, 2021 as their last stop on the Drums Along the Mississippi tour. The event was hosted by different highs schools from the region. The lineup included bands by the name of Gold from San Diego, California, Genesis from Austin, Texas, Troopers from Casper, Wyoming, Crossmen […]
The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education are proud and excited to launch a Bourbon Raffle and we’re calling for ALL Bourbon Enthusiasts to enter! We have an amazing set of specialty bourbons and collections of many varieties. 10 FANTASTIC prizes set to be presented on September 20th, 2021. Read the rest of the article here.
Memphis Youth Arts Initiative is putting the Bluff City on the map internationally. Its drumline got invited to a competition of a lifetime, but it will take teamwork to get them there. One thing is for sure. Jaqurious Burkins is a team player clashing and hammering with pride. He even took time to help me […]
Barb Glasscoe explains how they keep the corps looking sharp all season and Tim hits himself in the face with a flag. With Peg Ripley and Sharon Lock on this look back to 2016. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes […]
Despite assembling an enthusiastic and talented staff for the 2018 and 2019 seasons, the Kilties Drum & Bugle Corps were unsuccessful in fielding a corps due to a lack of membership. At that time, the Kilties Board of Directors made the difficult decision to only focus on Mad Plaid Brass, and grow our presence in […]
The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame has named Reading Buccaneers and Blue Devils as corps of the decade 2010 to 2019. Both organizations have previously been honored: Blue Devils as junior corps of the decade 1980 to 1989 and Buccaneers as all-age (previously senior) corps of the decade 2000 to 2009.
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) is proud to announce that the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Denise Bonfiglio, will receive the honor of induction into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame later this year. Among her lifetime of achievements in the drum corps and winter guard activities and beyond, Bonfiglio is currently serving as the […]
Following several discussions with member bands, the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) are pleased to announce the details for a live event to be held at Saffron Lane Athletics Stadium, Leicester, on Sunday 12th September 2021. On The Day Each of BYBA’s 28 member bands have already been invited to perform, which should make for […]
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