Wilbert Robert “Wags” Wagner, III of Manchester, Maryland, inducted in 2001 as a charter member in the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Associate Member category, passed away recently at age 83. His long career in drum and bugle corps activity began in 1943 and extended more than 60 years well into the alumni drum […]
Brad Green and friends discuss “In the Spring…,” a show full of incredible demand and crazy fast tempos in a year packed with great shows. With Andy Ebert and James Sparling You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest […]
Preston Scout House Band Inc. has again received a donor designated grant from the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation (CNDCF), continuing an annual tradition that began about 15 years ago. The 2020 designated grant from the William and Vera Fisher Family Fund is for $1,106.75. The grant is roughly the same amount each year, […]
In the drum corps activity, every person contributes to a larger whole; such that it is impossible to say “I” – only “WE.” We know that once our performers trade their uniforms and equipment for their street clothes, some face the added burden of racial injustice. Some of our members go from pursuing and achieving […]
ATTENTION All FORMER, CURRENT and PROSPECTIVE BUSHWACKER BRASS PLAYERS and STAFF! We are inviting all of you to participate in a Bushwackers Fourth of July virtual brass ensemble performance. Our Brass arranger Dennis Argul has updated a popular brass warm-up from years back called Born on the 4th of July. Read the rest of the […]
How the show was created, allowing space for the development of musical and visual effects. With Chris Thompson, Todd Ryan, John Georgeson, and Marc Jacoby 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 the article here.
Black lives matter. We are devastated that Black Americans remain victims of racism and violence after hundreds of years of subjugation. The murder of George Floyd is only the latest example that justice in America is unfinished. We oppose all forms of racism and prejudice. America must do better. We at Ascend Performing Arts will […]
At Louisiana Stars, we have seen the events surrounding our country and hear the pain of people of color. Our hearts go out to this community and we stand with you. We understand that it is our place to listen and express the following statement. The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps expresses our support […]
The Madison Scouts family grieves with communities affected by the latest tragedies in our country, driven by systemic racism. As educators, it is our duty to establish a standard by which all people are treated equally and afforded the same opportunities to participate in performance, instruction, and leadership. We take action through our work to […]
Over the last week, the nation has been plunged into a crisis by the latest in a long series of senseless killings of Americans of color, particularly African Americans. The burden of sorrow and pain imposed on our Black brothers and sisters over decades of racism and injustice is intolerable to all who believe in […]
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