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Lately it has come to my attention that there has been some general discussion about the integrity of marching percussion. This discussion has focused around the use of body movement in marching percussion and the integrity of marching percussion as far as it relates to “cleanliness” and the overall use of body movement in design. […]
Old Ghosts After aging out of the Santa Clara Vanguard in 1998, I soon married and moved far from home. While visiting my home town recently I was astounded when I realized that I had not been to the Vanguard Hall in five years. Amazing how time passes. I decided to pay a visit to […]
The Bugler’s Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the final scores from its North American Championships, held Saturday, March 29 in Bridgeport, CT.
Memorial Stadium in Bloomington will play host to Marching Music’s Major League™ as it showcases the world’s finest marching music ensembles Drum Corps International (DCI), the non-profit event producer and sanctioning body for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians, today announced the relocation of its 2008 World Championships to the […]
Drum Corps International: Building a Strategic Partnership for Success Most people associated with drum corps are finely tuned into ‘on the field’ decisions being made for the upcoming 2008 season (such as amplification) or the number of seats on the Drum Corps International Board of Directors. However, others are focused on ‘off the field’ issues […]
DCA President, Gil Silva, has announced the resignation of Donna Petrucelli as PR Director of Drum Corps Associates. Donna has advised that job obligations make it impossible to continue in that position. President Silva would like to thank Donna for her service, dedication and many years involvement in DCA. President Silva has appointed Tom Peashey […]
The Bugler’s Hall of Fame 2008 North American Regional I&E Competition was held on February 23, 2008 at the Benda-Roehrich VFW Post in Garfield, NJ. Sponsored by the Skyliner Alumni organization, as well as Dynasty and Kanstul Musical Instruments, the competition featured a variety of performers from several organizations. The "North American Championship Show" will […]
The Kingsmen Alumni Corps DVD of the August 10, 2007 Semi Finals performance at the Rose Bowl went on sale to the public yesterday. The DVD is $25.00 and the CD is $15.00. Shipping is included in the price. Included on the DVD is the August 10th show in three camera settings…High Camera, Field level […]
From Murder to Music They are the kids better left unseen. They have performed acts of violence that would raise the ire of any person with a conscience. They have lived a life void of hope, kindness, true friendship, or direction. I began doing therapy with these former gang members as an intern at a […]
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