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In The News – Stanbury Uniforms Acquired By Varsity Spirit

On Monday, employees at Stanbury in Brookfield, Milan and Warsaw were told Stanbury Uniforms had been acquired by Varsity Spirit. A press release from Jeff Elliott, marketing and media specialist with Stanbury Uniforms, Inc., stated, “Varsity Spirit, the leader in cheer and dance camps, competitions and apparel has announced its acquisition of Stanbury Uniforms, one […]

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In The News – Bluecoats Welcome Band Of Excellence

Matthew Drinkard was in awe the first time he watched the Canton Bluecoats take the field. “It was really cool,” the New Jersey teen said of the drum corps performance at a competition in Allentown, Pa. So when his mom told him about a camp the Bluecoats were hosting, he knew in no uncertain terms […]

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2019 World Drum Corps Hall Of Fame Scholarships

The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (WDCHOF) will award scholarships worth $1,000 in total in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Friday, August 30. Alexander C. Hlywa of Southbury, Connecticut and Anthony T. Dioguardi of Marlton, New Jersey will each receive a $500 award during the Hall of Fame’s annual banquet and induction ceremony. WDCHOF President Richard […]

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In The News – Music On The March Hosts Eight Bands For Competition

The Colts Drum and Bugle Corp are competing on its home turf tonight in Dubuque. Colts practice before Music on the March competition later tonight. Eight different bands from around the country will be competing in Music on the March. Read the rest of the article here.

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Showband Rastede August 2019 Sponsor Of The Month

Our sponsor of the month “August” is the company Ventaluxx Immobilien WE FULFILL LIVING DREAMS! Read the rest of The article here.

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Annual Colts Banquet Set For Finals Week

The Colts Youth Organization will host its annual awards and recognition banquet for the Colts and Colt Cadets on Wednesday, August 7, at Heartland Hall on the grounds of the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie, Indiana. You can click here to view a map of the facility. The address is 1210 Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN […]

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In The News – 57th Annual Parade Of Champions

Drummers from all over the East Coast came to Lackawanna County to compete. The 57th annual Parade of Champions was held Saturday night at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville. Eight drum corps took part in the competition in Lackawanna County. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News – Their Beat Goes On

For Shelby Lowe, call it a homecoming. She gave a giant hug to her former band director at East Rowan High School, Emily McNeil, and grabbed quick conversations with her siblings and friends. Meanwhile, Shelby’s mother, Dawn Lowe, served up Cheerwine slushies to her daughter’s fellow brass players and percussionists with the Spirit of Atlanta […]

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In The News – Concord Blue Devils Top Drum Corps Lineup At DCI Pittsburgh

In their history, the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps of Concord, Calif., have won more Drum Corps International World Championship titles than any other corps since the inception of DCI in 1972. In addition to 18 first-place finishes in World Class finals, the corps has placed in the top five for more than 40 […]

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In The News – Beating The Heat In Drum Corps For Health And Wellness

Football teams aren’t the only ones coping with tremendous heat during practices in the summer. Drum corps and marching bands do as well. The recent tour stop in the region by units of Drum Corps International showcases how member corps are working hard to keep members safe while still getting the work in. Read the […]

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