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With stringent COVID-19 protocols in our state and the neighboring states in which the preponderance of our members, staff and volunteers reside, the Jersey Surf Board of Directors will focus all 2021 programming on local activities exclusively. As such, the organization will not produce a traditional touring World Class Drum Corps for the 2021 season. […]
December 22nd, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? What sections? I marched with the Blue Knights Colorguard in 2014 and 2017. Where did you attend high school? Education beyond high school? I went to Burbank High School in Burbank, CA, and am currently in school pursuing education and counseling. Read the rest of the […]
December 21st, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The White Sabers will host our 2021 open house virtually on 1/10 from 10-12:30. This is a free event and we’d love you to join. Read the rest of the article here.
December 19th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps announce auditions for the 2021 season! “With recent advances in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, we feel confident in our ability to safely return to the field in 2021. One of the most important steps in that journey back will be our upcoming auditions. Though we anticipate very […]
December 19th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Three students discuss the concerns of transgender and nonbinary members and share suggestions on how directors and instructors can best support them. With Kane Romero, Cal Campos, and Sara Bowden. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of […]
December 16th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce its team of educators who will be leading the organization through our 2021 endeavors! “We are so excited to have this amazing group of educators in place. They represent the absolute best of what we have to offer to 7R. Our students and performers will […]
December 15th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »

Charlie Kammer, an associate member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame since his induction in 2002, passed away from COVID-19 symptoms December 11 at the age of 85. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2021. His lifelong involvement in marching music in the Baltimore area began in 1944, playing fife […]
December 14th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
2020 has been a tough year, but one bright spot for the Blue Stars and our members, volunteers, and staff is the completion of the Cullenary Cafe. The project took more than three years to go from an idea to finished product, and involved the combined efforts of hundreds of people who care about the […]
December 14th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
We’re excited to host our virtual holiday showcase called Home for the Holidays THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 at 5 PM PST! This virtual fundraising event will be hosted by Kimberly Vernon, a former member and current staff member who is also Miss Santa Clara County. Read the rest of the article here.
December 14th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Black Star Drum Academy, a newly formed training program for those who aspire to join the Black Star Drum Line, is now accepting students of all skill levels for January to March virtual classes. Founded in 2019 by Director, Joey B. Banks, the Academy program’s focus is to create a diverse, equal, and inclusive environment […]
December 14th, 2020 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »