Working 12 hour days in the hot sun while lugging instruments and flags around is not everyone’s idea of a fun summer. Many UNT students, though, gave up sleeping in and their Netflix binges to dedicate their summer to music with Drum Corps International (DCI). DCI began in 1972 and has been growing bigger ever […]
A special needs drum corps from Long Island is making history this Labor Day weekend. They were invited to perform and compete at the drum corps world championships in Williamsport, Pennsylvania back in April. Thanks to a crowdfunding effort that quickly went viral, the FREE Players Drum & Bugle Corps made it to the event […]
The Hawthorne Caballeros threw down at the DCA Championships weekend in Williamsport, PA this past Labor Day weekend, finishing 3rd with a score of 95.2. The weekend began on Friday when the corps rehearsed throughout the day and performed at half time for a local football game at Williamsport High School. Read the rest of […]
Drum Corps Europe is pleased to announce their renewed strategic partnership with Drum Corps International. The contract was signed during the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis last month. DCE is looking forward to a close cooperation with DCI to exchange ideas and solutions for common topics and developments.
The Rose Bowl Stadium is the home field of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. This past summer, the Solid Gold Sound — under the direction of Gordon Henderson — threw its support behind the Pacific Crest Outreach Program, making it possible for 100 high school band students to attend the show free of charge. The […]
Celebrating inclusion, and excelling in their field, the world’s first differently abled drum corps is making a special appearance to the Drum Corp Associates’ championship, officials announced yesterday. The Free Players Drum Corps, from Long Island, New York, are a must-see, said Allen Buell, president of DCA. Read the rest of the article here.
With the echoes emanating from hundreds of percussion and brass players practicing in the city and outlying communities, the Drum Corp Associates’ World Championship kicked off Friday. Allen Buell, president of DCA, thanked residents for their hospitality at a news conference. “We couldn’t do this without you,” he said. Read the rest of the article […]
The sound of music can be heard all over the Williamsport area as drum corps rolled into the city. Williamsport is hosting the Drum Corps Associates 55th World Championships this weekend. “The whole season has led up to this weekend and we can’t wait to show off what we have tomorrow in the stadium,” Kyle […]
The Minnesota Brass Board of Directors has set the annual meeting for the corporation at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 7. The meeting will be held at the offices of Olsen Theilin (2675 Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN 55113-1117). The agenda for the meeting includes proposals to update the oganization’s bylaws, review the organization’s finances […]
Due to impending bad weather including heavy rain and potential thunder storms foretasted for Sunday, the Executive Board along with the Corps Directors have made the difficult decision to adjust the Championship weekend schedule. After meeting with the Williamsport fire & safety officials the safety of the performers as well as the fans is of […]
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