Host Jeff Ream gives us a comprehensive look at Drum Corps Associates history, and their final season as an independent circuit in 2023. We want to hear YOUR voices – call our submission line at 913-390-3190 and leave your best 2-3 minute take. You can use your real name or a pseudonym, and don’t forget […]
Michael Raiford shares memories of Robert modeling collaboration and generosity. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.
Paris Foreman, Dr. Greg Basham, and Trey Harris share stories of inspiration and encouragement. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.
Join our Hosts and some amazing guests as they remember the amazing legacy Robert W. Smith including Director of Bands for Auburn University, Dr. Rick Good. Robert W. Smith was a highly respected American composer, arranger, and music educator. Sadly , Robert W. Smith passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 64, […]
The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the Annual Meeting for 7 PM on Sunday, November 5th on Zoom. The Annual Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. For meeting details and Zoom information, please refer to the MBI Meetings calendar or get in touch with me. Upon the conclusion of the […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to welcome Mark Waymire as program coordinator and announce the 2024 design team including Jeremy Hunt (visual designer & coordinator), Chad Berkstresser (visual designer & coordinator), K.J. Stafford (music supervisor), Scott Boerma (brass arranger/composer), Matt Hahn (front ensemble arranger), Ryan Ellis (battery arranger), Tim Mitchell (electronics design), and Tykeem Rainey […]
On September 27th, the King Cobras Drumline, a program of Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, Inc. sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, took their talents to Northside Learning Center. Here, they put on an energetic and lively interactive performance with Northside students. Northside Learning Center is a specialty school within Chicago Public Schools serving students […]
After almost a decade, Drum Corps Planet Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin has returned to bring you the latest news and events in the drum corps activity.
In the world of drum corps, where precision, discipline, and musical excellence reign supreme, one remarkable individual shattered stereotypes and broke through barriers to make history. Today, we shine our Alumni Spotlight on a trailblazer who became the first female drum major of Spirit of Atlanta, leaving an indelible mark on the world of marching […]
A native of Walnut, CA, Ms. Takahashi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and her Teaching Credential from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, as well as a Master’s Degree in Music Education from Central Washington University. She is currently the Instrumental Music Director at Walnut High School and serves as conductor for […]
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