BD Performing Arts (BDPA) is pleased to announce that Jim Verrett will be joining the organization as Chief Executive Officer in early May 2022. Shaun Gallant, who has been with BDPA since 2018, is stepping down from the CEO role to explore opportunities outside of the organization. “We conducted an extensive search for an individual […]
As momentum builds for our 2022 season, the Boston Crusaders and Inspire Arts & Music (IAM) are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Pearl Drums and Adams Percussion. In this long-term relationship, the Boston Crusaders percussion sections will perform exclusively on Pearl/Adams instruments. The 2022 Boston Crusaders instrumentation will feature Pearl Championship Maple Series […]
Memorial mass for Tom Weiler, who initiated and helped administrate Preston Scout House Alumni Band activities for 30 years, was held at St. Clement’s Parish in Cambridge on April 13, 2022. At age 76, he passed away unexpectedly at Cambridge Memorial Hospital while undergoing treatment for melanoma cancer. The family welcomes donations to the Canadian […]
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Phantom Regiment is searching for a part-time Office Assistant to help with the organization and running of daily administrative operations. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to […]
Phantom Regiment is thrilled to announce both in-person and virtual clinics, camps, and workshops taught by some of the finest marching arts educators in the world. Sponsored by Fred J. Miller. LIVE & IN-PERSON COLOR GUARD, PERCUSSION, DRUM MAJOR, AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP CLINICS Level up your skills with some of the best instructors in the […]
The Bushwackers are excited to announce that our Executive Director, Jim Dugan, will be inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame this fall. Jim began his tenure with the Bushwackers in 1983 as a quad tech after marching snare with the Bridgemen. He continued on as an instructor from 1983-95 & 2001, was […]
For the first time in three years, Drum Corps Associates live events are back and in-person and that means the highly-anticipated return of the season-ending DCA Championships, set for their usual Labor Day weekend dates. The three-day event, slated to be held in Rochester, New York, will feature a variety of exciting performance mediums and […]
Performing with accurate vertical rhythmic alignment or “playing in time” is a subject worth addressing in any style of music, but nowhere is it more important or difficult than in marching band. Unusual listening environments and placement of performers leads to complex situations and unique problems, but understanding and applying the following concepts tends to […]
As the Corps began its 61st year, we celebrated with a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day party. As we all repeated in the Corps Prayer, “The Togetherness and Friendship we share” was renewed by the 75 members of our Corps Family from many seasons. They shared memories, renewed friendships, and viewed displays of our Corps’ history. […]
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