James was passionate – mostly about his family and friends, to whom he was fiercely loyal – but also about the Patriots; Disney; Bruce Springsteen, who he saw in concert 70 times; drum corps; and politics. He loved a good political debate, especially with an educated and worthy opponent. He enjoyed fishing; sports; fantasy football […]
Win prizes and have fun on a virtual scavenger hunt! We’ll all be hunting for items in your home related to the marching arts. You’ll have one minute to find the item. The person who collects the most items wins a $100 Amazon gift card! 2nd place gets a DCI shopping trip (one clothing item […]
The Phantom Regiment Phamily was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob “Vigs” Vigna on May 2 after an eight-year fight with Alzheimer’s. He was 75. He was father to two Phantom Regiment alumni and a long-time volunteer, booster, board member, and just about everything else. Along with his wife, Kathy, a former Phantom […]
George P. Andrews, Sr., 75, of Johnston, passed away at home on Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Providence, and a long-time resident of Johnston, he was married to the love of his life, the late Patricia M. (Ritter) for over 51 years and the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Petrucci) Andrews. George […]
Hudson Music has released a teaser for Steve Gadd’s new instructional book – the first he’s ever written. Titled Gaddiments, the book presents a series of rudimental passages inspired by Steve Gadd’s time in drum corps and his love of the rudiments of drumming. Read the rest of the article here.
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Belcher to Assistant Director of the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Daniel Belcher, currently the Director of Member Experience with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps will now be stepping into the role of Assistant Director where he will be working side […]
BYBA are delighted to announce the provisional show dates for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The 2022 season kicks off up North in Yorkshire on the 19th June before heading down to Coventry and Corby for a double-header on the 2nd/3rd July. Thurrock then plays host to the fourth show of the season on the […]
A celebration of life for Bonny Krenz will be held this Saturday at 12:30 pm at St. Matthias Church (9306 W. Beloit Road) in Milwaukee. Following the service, there will be a memorial luncheon at Pioneerland (2001 E. Birchwood Ave. Cudahy 53110) next to the airport. Please bring any pictures, memorabilia, and stories to share […]
Rachel Saint Vincent (Anderson) AKA “Peanut” What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008 What section? Colorguard, Colorguard Captain in 2008 Read the rest of the article here.
As Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease, bands up and down the country are starting to return to rehearsals. We’ve been catching up with some of our member bands to see what they’ve been up to. Beeches Performance Ensemble, based in Birmingham, had their first full rehearsal back on the 9th May. They have a reduced […]
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