Today, Drum Corps Associates learned of the sudden passing of Glen Johnson. Glen was a dear friend, committed to the cause, and well respected within the DCA community. Glen was passionate about what he believed in and deeply cared about the people around him. Glen’s whole life was dedicated to serving the betterment of others […]
2021 marks the Twentieth Anniversary of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – from its humble beginnings as a brass ensemble to the World Class corps it is today. Beginning Tuesday May 11th, each day for 20 days, The Academy will present a short video recounting the highlights of each year along the journey.
A CHALLENGE… SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT Brian Fay, a Cadets Snare Drummer from 1986-1988 and member of the 1987 “perfect percussion section,” has issued a challenge to his fellow alumni and fans: He will add $1934 to his Maroon & Gold Day contribution if 50 more people make a gift to the corps. […]
Warwick Corps of Drums have been benefiting from support from Brass Bands England as part of its Brass Foundations education project. Brass Foundations, created as part of a successful Cultural Recovery Fund application, is Brass Bands England’s education programme. It is led by a team of five experienced Youth Development Brass Specialists. The programme includes […]
The Bushwackers are heartbroken to say goodbye to one of our dearest friends, Hall of Fame Member Brian Law. After beginning his Drum Corps career with the Keystone Regiment, the Crossmen, and the Bridgemen, Brian joined the Bushwackers in 1991 and began to compile a long list of titles. Baritone player, visual tech, brass tech, […]
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2021 WILL CULMINATE WITH A WONDERFUL EVENT HONORING THE 1987 CADETS AND CELEBRATING THE 87TH YEAR OF OUR CORPS. The Cadets Alumni Experience Committee has planned a series of special events in which alumni will finally gather for the first time in two years. The biggest event of the weekend, this year’s gala […]
THE HOLY NAME CADETS ARE BEING HONORED BY A SPECIAL MASS FOR THE CURRENT MEMBERS, CADETS ALUMNI AND CADETS ETERNAL IN CELEBRATION OF THE CORPS’ 87TH-ANNIVERSARY YEAR. “A tiny, wooden, Catholic church in the blue-collar, family-oriented community of Garfield, New Jersey, was where the spark was lit. The church was tiny, but the name was […]
Chris Romanowski joins the Atlanta CV Administration Team as Assistant Director and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Pageantry Arts. For over 25 years Chris has performed, taught, designed, written, and adjudicated at the highest levels of the activity. Since joining the Design Team as Percussion Caption Head and Arranger […]
Secondary school music teachers across Waterloo Region are now making applications available to their students for the 2021 Wilf Blum youth music scholarship award. The $800 prize is provided by Preston Scout House Band Inc. of Cambridge in honor of original director Wilf Blum, who founded the Band in 1938 as an activity for members […]
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