Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth is pleased to announce the administrative leadership team for the upcoming season. Long-time administrative team member Brad Harris will take over the role of Director of the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps from Russ Gavin. Dr. Gavin is stepping down from the position to spend more time with […]
At the conclusion of DCA’s Virtual 2021 season, the Bushwackers were able to jump a spot at the finish line for a third place finish with a score of 90.3. We were glad to have competitive Drum Corps back, and can’t wait to get started on the 2022 season and getting back to in-person competition. […]
The British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association (TYMBA) are pleased to present the Song for the Frontline. This video sees the banding fraternity join together to express their thanks for all the key workers that helped throughout the pandemic – thank you! Read the rest of the article here.
The U.S. Congress declared Racine to be the Drum and Bugle Corps Capital of the World in 1967. But the city’s role in developing the phenomenon that today is known as Drum Corps International can be traced back further to 1921, when local businessman Fred Maxted reorganized the remnants of a World War I Army […]
After the success of the Band is Back! event held on the 12th September, the British Youth Band Association (BYBA), Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association (TYMBA) and the Indoor Music Games (IMG) have investigated the possibility of running a new series of shows called the Autumn Band Series. BYBA, TYMBA and IMG are pleased to […]
Join us in-person OR virtually for the 2021 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame Gala & Auction honoring Ken and Barb Janowski and Patrick Seidling. HALL OF FAME GALA Saturday, November 13 6:30PM CST Read the rest of the article here.
Vanguard Music & Performing Arts is extremely proud to announce the hiring of Rebecca Compton-Allen to the position of Director of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Rebecca is well known in the drum corps activity and comes to Vanguard from Shadow Drum & Bugle Corps where she held the position of Executive Director. Rebecca was instrumental […]
It is that time of year when we start reaching out to area bands and support them in their festivals and competitions. We also use this time to focus on our recruiting events. Read the rest of the article here.
The goal was simple. When Drum Corps Associates set out plans for the summer of 2021, the hope was, of course, to create a positive experience for its members and a compelling product for its fans. But specifically, when all boiled down, the hope was to make it to the finish line, and to do […]
Last week, Zak Stillwell accepted Pacific Crest’s offer to be its new Visual Designer. In addition to designing the drill and staging for the 2022 production, Zak will coordinate with Visual Coordinator Gabe Escobedo to choreograph the corps’ musicians. Zak brings a noted record of success in design, instruction, and choreography, and he is excited […]
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