Karina Howey is a polymath, carrying a double major at the University of Michigan in Nuclear Engineering and Percussion Performance, in addition to serving as on-field conductor of the Blue Stars for the past two competition seasons. When not performing with the Mandarins as the Pit Section Leader, Kaitlyn Poulan lends her considerable talents to […]
Laynie Metskar DRUM MAJOR Laynie Metsker is from Milford, Ohio, and is a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder studying Music Education and Bassoon Performance. At CU, she holds leadership positions in the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and the collegiate chapter of National Association for Music Educators. Read the rest of the article here.
Important Reminder – The deadline for 2023 Candidate Submissions is rapidly approaching. All submissions are due by Sunday, January 15th. Find the submission application forms here. Read the rest of the article here.
As 2022 comes to a close, we are so impressed by everything our members and staff achieved this year. The past 12 months have presented some challenges for everyone, but we have also accomplished so much together. It’s been a busy year, but it’s important to acknowledge that we couldn’t have done this without our […]
To our Phantom Regiment friends, phamily, and phans, My name is Jeff Hassan, and I am honored to serve as Phantom Regiment’s Board President. As a former member and instructor, and now as a board member, the magnitude of Phantom Regiment’s impact is undeniable. It’s entirely fulfilling to help young people realize that they possess […]
2022 was an important year in both White Sabers and Drum Corps Associates history. For the White Sabers, The Corps officially relocated from Dansville, NY to the Rochester suburb of Gates, NY. And for DCA, the circuit announced a divisional expansion to their competitive structure with the addition of a World Class — a full-field […]
MBI Winds welcomes all interested hornline players to a free clinic from 3-4pm at the Champlain Park High School gymnasium. Come experience first hand how indoor winds is different from outdoor marching band. MBI Winds is an all-age and all-instrument ensemble, all are welcome! Read the rest of the article here.
Fresh off a historic summer, the Boston Crusaders are proud to name FJM, Inc. (Fred J. Miller Inc.) as our 2023 uniform and costume provider. As the marching arts’ premier uniform designer, the Boston Crusaders will tap FJM’s Principal Designer, Michael J. Cesario, to craft our 2023 corps and color guard uniforms. Cesario will collaborate […]
Friday 13 January we will hold an open rehearsal of the Juliana Orchestra. After a successful performance in De Spot, we will continue in the new year to ensure that we can do more performances in 2023. To expand the orchestra, we are mainly looking for brass and woodwind players. We are also working on […]
Kyle Risch – Brass Caption Head Kyle Risch, Conductor, is in his tenth year as a public school educator and seventh with the Hawthorne Caballeros. He currently resides at Stetson Middle School where he teaches all 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands and directs the Jazz Band. He is also the music department chairperson and […]
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