At a meeting last month, the Bluecoats board of directors approved a comprehensive new strategic plan that will lead the organization into our 50th year. The plan, which covers a variety of goals, includes expansions of our Stark County programming, a focus on developing our Bluecoats-operated DCI shows, and the creation of a 10-year improvement […]
Today, it is with much gratitude in our hearts that we announce the retirement of former Corps Director Fred Morris. Fred became the Director of the Troopers in 2006 during our inactive year and helped stabilize the organization, returning the corps to competition in 2007, a finals run in 2009, and consistent semi-finalist appearances ever […]
This year Drum Corps Europe will again broadcast a live webcast. More information and details about this will be published soon on: www.drumcorpseurope.org/live-webcast/ Drum Corps Europe owes a big thank you to the former Video Vault team that work so hard and accomplished so much. DCE regrets the fact that the joint venture that the […]
With the latest scores and rankings known now, it’s going to be very exciting Finals this week! Not only between the 1st and 2nd place, but most certainly for the places 3 until 6! Also at the places 7 until 12 changes are still possible. All in all a competition worth visiting and supporting your […]
Crossmen Productions is thrilled to announce the 2020 Visual Instructional Staff! Under the leadership of Visual Coordinator & Designer Andrew Ebert and Caption Head Blake Daughtrey , the Crossmen welcome the return of many visual instructors along with the addition of several new staff members! 2020 Visual Team Read the rest of the article here.
Enjoy performances from some of the Midwest’s best high school marching bands at our 10th Annual Red & Black Fall Classic! Held at NIU’s Huskie Stadium, the competition includes bands from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. 2019 marks Phantom Regiment’s 17th year hosting this annual marching band festival. The show starts at 2:20pm this Saturday, September […]
The Caballeros have begun planning for the 2020 season! We will be on the road this fall talking to potential members and sharing our stories from 2019. If you or your marching band will be at any of these competitions, be sure to stop by our recruiting table and say hello! Read the rest of […]
On Saturday 21 September the talented youngsters of Thurrock Marching Brass, with an average age of just over 11 years, travelled to the Select Stadium in Widnes, Lancashire and competed in the Junior Class at the Drum Corps United Kingdom (www.dcuk.org.uk) 2019 British Championship Finals. Performing their 2019 production, “Apollo”, which is a celebration of […]
To kick off a year-long celebration of the organization’s 30th Anniversary, the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps is pleased to announce the selection of ETHAN SEARS to lead the corps as head Drum Major for the 2020 season. A lifelong resident of Warrenton Virginia, Ethan was introduced to band as a trombone player at […]
From the end of July through today have been busy for the Pioneer in many ways. It has been unusually different from past summers. However, our purpose of serving youth and adults involved in corps life is almost at a maximum level. South Milwaukee Heritage Days Parade The Pioneer Percussion ensemble, along with several alumni, […]
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