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Preston Scout House Band Inc. ‘Summer Social’ on June 22

Members of the community are welcome to attend the Preston Scout House Band Inc. Summer Social afternoon on June 22, featuring an emphasis on photos, videos, news clippings, scrapbooks and other memorabilia emphasizing the social side of the group. The Summer Social, offering free admission, will run from 1 to 6 pm on Saturday June […]

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On The Back Hash EP. #71- Cadets No More & WGI Winterguard Worlds Preview

The boys are back this week with a new episode! They discuss the recent news from the Cadets bankruptcy news, and preview the WGI Winterguard World Championships. Cadets Statement: https://cadets.org/cadets-arts-entertainment-cae-files-bankruptcy WGI Guard Schedule: https://www.flomarching.com/events/11562152-2024-wgi-color-guard-world-championships/schedule Read the rest of the article here.

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National Sibling Day 2024

As we honor the special bond between siblings on National Sibling’s Day, Spirit of Atlanta is proud to showcase some of the sibling duos who have graced the corps with their talent, dedication, and undeniable spirit! Hailing from Oregon, Stephanie Gavin Hunt (Guard 1998-2001) and Rachel Gavin (Guard 1998-1999) would never have crossed paths with […]

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A legendary team assembled as Ensemble Specialists for The Academy 2024

The Academy is extremely excited to welcome Kevin Welborn, Marc Whitlock, and Derek Fields to the production team for The Academy. These incredible educators are bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the members and staff of The Academy and focused on maximizing the effectiveness and excellence of the entire ensemble through a cohesive, […]

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Jonathan Vanderkolff Inducted to DCI Hall of Fame

Today, Drum Corps International announced the induction of Bluecoats Artistic Director Jonathan Vanderkolff into the DCI Hall of Fame! Jon’s impact on the drum corps and marching band activity, and the thousands of students, fans and collaborators he has worked with throughout his career, is second to none. The Bluecoats organization is so proud of […]

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FIRST LOOK: TroopCon 2024

Planning continues for the inaugural TroopCon. The Troopers organization will soon share detailed events’ information as well as open registration. However, we know you are anxious to learn more. Trust us; you will not want to miss sharing the last weekend of June with us in Casper! Read the rest of the article here.

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Kennith Watts, Nathan Bashline Headline 2024 Audio Team

We are proud to announce the promotion of Kennith Watts to Audio Caption Head and the addition of Nathan Bashline as Lead Engineer! Kennith and Nathan bring decades of audio engineering experience to the field and will work under the leadership of our long-time Electronics Designer Michael Zellers. Meet Kennith, Nathan, and the rest of […]

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Spirit of Atlanta Launches New $100k Fundraising Campaign to Drive Revenue for 2024 Tour

Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to unveil its “March to 100k” year-end fundraising campaign, an ambitious initiative designed to tackle pressing financial challenges and ensure a thriving future for the organization. With a target of raising $100,000 by the close of 2023, this campaign is poised to fortify Spirit of Atlanta’s […]

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Swing into Spring with the New York Skyliners: April Camp Announcement!

“We’ve got rhythm, We’ve got music, We’ve got our full corps, Who could ask for anything more?” The New York Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce our first outdoor camp and full corps rehearsal of the season! Join us on April 27th and 28th at Arnold Park in Vestal, NY, as we […]

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Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) Files for Bankruptcy

On April 2, 2024, Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) filed for voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. This action was unfortunately taken as a result of, among other factors, a sexual abuse lawsuit that was filed in September 2020, six months after CAE was […]

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