Home » January 23rd, 2022 Entries posted on “January, 2022”

Spartans To Host NESBA Show February 19th

We are excited to announce that the organization will be hosting its first indoor guard and percussion show on Saturday, February 19th. The show will take place at the Elm Street School in Nashua and start at 4PM. This will also be the inaugural showing of the 2022 Spartans Indoor Percussion. Tickets are $10.00 Adults/$8.00 […]

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BYBA Welcomes Two New Fellows

At the 49th BYBA AGM held on Sunday 16th January, BYBA were honoured and privileged to welcome Peter Friend and Steve Hall to the ranks of the BYBA Fellowship. Both have been active in the marching band movement for many years and have made significant contributions to the ongoing development of the activity. Their Fellowship […]

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In The News – Racine Heritage Museum Exhibit Celebrates Drum And Bugle Corps

More than 50 years after Congress hailed Racine as the drum and bugle capital of the world, the Racine Heritage Museum, 701 Main St., honors this exciting part of the area’s history with a wide array of instruments, uniforms, banners, photographs, video recordings and more in RHM’s latest major exhibit, “The Drum and Bugle Capital […]

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In The News – One More Time…

As I walk down Regent Street in Madison, Wisconsin the sounds of tenor and snare drums fill the air. College students donning red and white uniforms with furry plumes sticking out of their heads are dancing around crazily while drumming away. The dancing is an invitation to go along with everything they’re doing. We find […]

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Gino Cipriani Takes Additional Role As Boston Crusaders Assistant Director

It is with great excitement that the Boston Crusaders announce Gino Cipriani as Assistant Director. Over the last six years as Director of Music, Gino has become an integral part of the Boston Crusaders team, elevating our performance both on the field and behind the scenes. Gino brings the same passion, excellence, and experience to […]

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Becky Rucker Pritchard

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Becky Rucker Pritchard, who passed away January 6, 2022, due to complications from Covid-19, multiple sclerosis, and a minor stroke. Becky joined MBI in July of 1986 for the DCM Championships in Dekalb, IL, and was a marching member through 1992. She played French horn and mellophone, […]

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2022 Spartans February Camp

We are excited to be moving into the month of February! The February camp will be a brass and percussion camp only. NO GUARD until April practices start again. Read the rest of the article here.

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2022 White Sabers Drum Major Team Auditions Announced

February 6th: Introduction and Training February 20th: Interview and Field Trial March 20th: Formal Audition The White Sabers is seeking a group of dedicated and passionate individuals to join the 2022 Drum Major Team. See below for details. Any questions should be submitted to Joe Stork, Ensemble Coordinator and Ben Chaffee, Corps Director. Read there […]

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Cadets Welcome Member Coordinator

Cadets Arts & Entertainment is pleased to welcome Israel DeMello to The Cadets Support Staff in the role of Member Coordinator. “I have a deep love for The Cadets,” Israel said. “I have called this corps home for the past few years, and I am excited to take on this role and help the organization […]

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DCI And Spirit Of Atlanta Joint Statement

As Spirit of Atlanta has examined the task ahead of us to provide the safest and best experience to members, staff, and volunteers, and also in consultation with DCI, we have made the decision to go on hiatus and reorganize during the 2022 season. Spirit of Atlanta believes that this is the best path forward […]

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