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BYBA Midlands Show – Sunday 7 June 2026 Details are in!

? Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026 ? Time: First Performance at 2:00 PM ? Venue: Sport in Desford, Peckleton Lane, Leicester LE9 9JU BYBA’s next event of the season is just around the corner as we head to Desford in Leicester. This event will be FREE entry for all spectators so if you are in […]

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DCI 2026 has begun. Let’s talk about it… | Funliner News #1

FUNLINER NEWS IS BACK with season 2!!! Make sure you’re subscribed to stay up to date with all things DCI 2026! 0:00 Intro 0:29 2025 Recap 1:50 DCI 2026 Tour 3:08 Show Reveals 4:31 AI & The Blue Devils 6:53 Outro

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In Memoriam – Pete Emmons

It is with much sadness that we acknowledge the loss of a very important member of our Vanguard Family, Mr. William Edward “Pete” Emmons. Pete started his drum corps journey as a 9-year member of the Troopers before joining the Anaheim Kingsmen as a marching instructor in 1967. In 1968, he was hired by Gail […]

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It’s A PARTY In the Garden of Eden Throwback Thursday, 2025 Pacific Crest, “It Sin Our Nature”

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DCI Class Merry-Go-Round, FloMarching Radio Returns, A Special Announcement Let’s Talk DCI, May 28

ARTICLES MENTIONED: DCI Open Class Continues To Grow ? https://flosports.link/4wWxG58 DCI PRESEASON DEEP-DIVE: 10 Things To Know ? https://flosports.link/4x004DK FloMarching Radio Is Back on June 1 ? https://flosports.link/4vgNONr Boston Crusaders Join Boston Pops for 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular ? https://flosports.link/4dMI1YO

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Drive The Corps In 2026

Hop in the driver’s seat this summer! The Boston Crusaders are seeking additional CDL and non-CDL drivers to fill out the fleet team this summer. Drive The Corps In 2026

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How one song took the 1979 DCI Tour by storm

In late 1978, the film “Children of Sanchez” (starring Anthony Quinn) hit theaters and quickly tanked. But while the movie was a flop, Chuck Mangione’s dark, powerful musical score became an absolute powerhouse, taking home two Grammy Awards. From its biting brass to its heavy percussion, the theme song didn’t just win over music critics, […]

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Thank you again, Pete.

We lost a very special man on Monday evening — William Edward “Pete” Emmons. Pete came to The Blue Devils in 1988, first as a visual instructor, designer, and then as Corps Manager for 26 seasons, retiring at the end of 2016, but remained active as an advisor and friend for years after. It is […]

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Taps Across America | 2026

Honoring the brave on Memorial Day. Pacific Crest joins musicians across the country for Taps Across America, sounding the 24 notes of Taps to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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DCI Capital Classic – Volunteers Needed

DCI Capital Classic is just a few short weeks away on Friday, July 3 at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills. Behind every successful event are quite a number of tasks that need to be taken on to help make things run smoothly. We depend upon the enthusiasm and generosity of our passionate […]

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