On Saturday, April 25th, DCA President, Gil Silva, brought together all competing corps for the final preparation meeting prior to the 2009 DCA Season. 27 competing corps were represented which may be the most ever at a meeting. This meeting was held in Drum Corps Mecca – the trophy room of American Legion Post 199 […]
The Renegades Association of California Uniform Capital Campaign (UCC) has been a huge success. “We have seen a tremendous outpouring of support for this campaign,” said Lesa Barker, UCC Chair, “Weʼre thankful that so may fans, friends, family and alumni have given so generously!” Tomorrow is May 1—to receive an original Renegades uniform and be […]
With the Winterguard season completed, the Rochester Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its first full Colorguard audition/camp of the 2009 season. The camp will start Saturday, April 18th at noon and will end at 6:00pm. We will reconvene on Sunday from 9am-1pm. The audition/camp will be held at the East Rochester […]
The celebration of the life of Michael "Cozy" Baker took place on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Lodge of the Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, AL. Over 50 family members and friends attended to honor the memory of this special individual with their memories, prayers, and music. "Georgia", Benediction, and Taps
I’m extremely happy to announce DCP’s newest content feature, "Off The Record – with Frank Dorritie". Off The Record will be a series of 15-20 minute ‘audio essays’ – featuring Emmy Award winning producer and drum corps icon Frank Dorritie … along with historic recordings from the Fleetwood Sounds archives. Monthly installments will provide drum […]
Michael Anthony "Cozy" Baker, age 60, of Guntersville, AL, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Birmingham, AL Veterans Administration Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was the son of the late Herbert Earl Baker (November 22, 1917 – November 23, 1967; originally from Mercer County, KY) and the late Hazel Geneal (Horton) […]
A memorial service is being planned to celebrate the life of Mike "Cozy" Baker, who passed-away on December 27, 2008, to take place on Sunday, January 18th at the Camellia Meeting Room of the Lake Guntersville Resort State Park Lodge, just outside Guntersville, AL – starting at 1:00pm. All are invited to share stories, photos, […]
The entire drum corps community has lost a dear friend with the passing of long-term drum corps writer, performer, volunteer, and champion for the activity Michael "Cozy" Baker this morning in Birmingham, AL. Cozy had been hospitalized for the past month, suffering from the effects of an infection and reaction to medication. He was 60 […]
October 13, 2008 To all Capital Sound marching members, friends and alumni: Capital Sound Drum & Bugle Corps wants to thank you for your support during the 2008 season of marching inactivity. In order to best ensure the success of the drum corps and a long future, it is with sadness that the Board of […]
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