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Columbians Coronavirus Information & Response Plan

The Columbians Drum & Bugle Corps has been keeping a close eye on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Keeping our members, staff, and volunteers safe is, and will continue to be our top priority. While we continue to monitor the situation in the coming days and weeks, we do plan on continuing with March camp at […]

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Music City Suspends 2020 March Brass Camp

Music City Drum Corps is suspending its March Brass Camp originally scheduled for March 20-22 in Franklin, Tenn. The uncertainty of school facility availability, travel restrictions and bans, reduced attendance and the potential to have a productive camp with understandable focus on the current COVID-19 situation led to this decision, according to Executive Director Joe […]

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Blue Knights Announce Partnership With Karl Hammond Design

As a leader in the marching arts, the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce a new partnership with Karl Hammond Design, an instrument mouthpiece company out of Western Springs, Illinois. “We are pleased to partner with Karl Hammond Design as a new supplier and partner to our organization,” said Jordan Helwerda, […]

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2020 Hawthorne Caballeros Status Of Upcoming Rehearsal & Parade Performance

Due to the growing concerns regarding COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled. Unfortunately, this means our performance at the festivities has also been canceled. The Administration at the Hawthorne Caballeros has further decided it is within the best interest our staff, instructors, and ultimately our […]

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2020 Madison Scouts March Rehearsal Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Concerns

In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19, the Madison Scouts will cancel the March 27-29 brass rehearsal. This conclusion was derived from day to day updates and risk assessments based on reports provided by the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control, as well as collaboration with Drum Corps International. The health and […]

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Kicking Off The 2020 Vanguard Education Clinics

Learn from the best. Become the best. Are you searching for an opportunity to become a better musician, performer, or instructor? Now’s your chance with the 2020 Vanguard Education Clinics! We are kicking off this brand new summer series with 4 special events in April which feature top educators from our Santa Clara Vanguard staff. […]

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2020 Jersey Surf March Brass Section Rehearsal Weekend Moves To “Virtual Camp” Plan

As people everywhere work to curb the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, the Jersey Surf is shifting its plans for the coming weekend to help minimize potential exposure through person-to-person contact and to ensure continuity in its winter educational program and preparation for the 2020 Drum Corps International Tour. “In light of the considerable […]

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That! Announces 2020 Program

Remember back in September of 2019 when there was supposedly going to be more than one million people converge on place in the Nevada desert known as Area 51? Remember when only 150 showed up and none actually stormed the joint? Remember laughing yourself silly? Yeah…we do, too.

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Introducing MBI 2020 Corps Director – Sam Springer

Minnesota Brass is proud to announce the hiring of Sam Springer as the Corps Director for the summer Drum and Bugle Corps. “Sam, being an alumni of MBI, understands the history and potential of our organization. She also brings a wealth of experience in the marching arts activity and will be a great asset in […]

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In The News – World’s Hottest Pop Group BTS Calls On Blue Devils For Video, Tonight Show Appearance

BTS, the South Korean K-pop superstars, dialed up another record holder when they reached out earlier this year to Blue Devils Entertainment for musicians to use in the video of their lead single On for their new album Map of the Soul: 7. The album was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in its first […]

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