The Four Lakes Council Boy Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, currently known as the Madison Scouts, has a well-documented history of continuous operations since February 3, 1938. However, recent research efforts of historical archives has uncovered evidence that the corps originated on December 3, 1920 under the direction of Lewis Kessler and maintained an active […]
While 2020 has surely been a challenging year, we are grateful for the support of our donors and the resilience of our incredible students and staff. This year took on a different form, but the end results were continued growth in the arts. Read the rest of the article here.
Cindy Hadish performs a public service — an entertaining one, at that — by preserving rapidly disappearing history in her new book, “Marking Time: A History of Drum & Bugle Corps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.” Hadish, a freelance writer who lives in Cedar Rapids, was the ideal writer to tackle the enormous job of untangling […]
An icon in the DCI community, The Cadets Uniform demands excellence. The dignified maroon jacket with hand-stitched white knots gives performers a strong, powerful upper body. The cream pants draw attention to every inconsistency, and when The Cadets take the field with clean drill and excellent technique, the effect is dazzling. The Cadets Uniform is […]
Batavia native Joey Pero has teamed up with a finalist from “American Idol” on a holiday song dedicated to a friend from his drum corps days who recently died from brain cancer. Pero, a Broadway actor and trumpet player, arranged a version of “O Holy Night” that features Lou Gazzara on vocals. The song is […]
Ring in the new year in Caballero style at our second virtual camp on Sunday, January 10! All brass and percussion players are welcome to attend. When: Sunday, January 10 at 10am-4pm Where: Virtual! The camp will be held via Zoom. Attendees will receive a Zoom invite via email prior to rehearsal. Cost: $50–Please keep […]
World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Frank Ferraro, who produced a steady stream of state and national championships with the Buccaneers of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday December 20 at age 88. He had recently been hospitalized before moving to hospice care at ManorCare Health Services in Laureldale, Pennsylvania.
The Cavaliers organization is saddened to hear the news of the loss of Troy Morgan. Troy was a larger-than-life figure who impacted the lives of many in The Cavaliers. Current board member Marty Schlenker said, “Whether he was teaching the guard or the hornline in the early days of choreography, he radiated a playfulness that […]
Hello friends and phamily! It’s that time of year again! We are closing out 2020 and looking toward the future of our organization into 2021 and beyond. The past year has proven to be one of unprecedented change, not just for the performing arts community but everyone around the world. This has deeply impacted our […]
Since 1955, The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps has provided exceptional experiences, education, and performance opportunities for our members. The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for all facets of our lives, and the drum corps community is no exception. Our top priority at the Spartans has always been the health and safety of our members, […]
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