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John Baumgartner Honored As DCI Volunteer Of The Year

Drum Corps International has chosen long-time contest coordinator John Baumgartner to be honored as a Volunteer of the Year. DCI will present Baumgartner with a plaque during ceremonies at the Drum Corps International World Championship Semifinals on Friday, Aug. 9 in Indianapolis, Ind. Also being honored are Linda Vitale of The Cadets and Ken Adams […]

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Home To The Midwest

After a remarkable start to the 2019 season on the West Coast, The Cavaliers returned to their Midwestern stomping grounds for their home show in Lisle, Ill. The Cavalcade of Brass performance is always a special one for the corps and a wonderful homecoming for current members and alumni. Following their performance, The Cavaliers honored […]

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Spirit Of Atlanta Alumni Social

You are invited to get together with fellow alumni to celebrate Spirit of Atlanta’s performance at the DCI Southeastern Championships this Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium! Everyone is welcome! (You don’t have to be an alumni to attend – bring spouses, family and friends. Just a social “hang” before Spirit lights up the field with our […]

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2019 Vanguard Cadets Awards

As the end of the season draws nearer for the 2019 Vanguard Cadets, it’s time we take a moment to celebrate the extremely talented members and staff that have given their all to make this year a success. Earlier this week, the Vanguard Cadets enjoyed a relaxing day off at Six Flags Magic Mountain in […]

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Marching Roundtable 817: Jenni Whitley- Remembering Those Amazing Regiment Guards

Jenni shares memories from WGI and DCI as a member of the Regiment Guard from 1977 to 1981. 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.

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In The News – DeSoto County Musicians Part Of Elite Drum Corps Tour

The Mid-South last weekend played host to some of the most talented marching musical groups in the country when Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis was the site of the summer tour called Drum Corps International. Several of the top groups from across the nation converged Saturday night to perform and be judged as they […]

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In The News – Drum Corps International Returns To Menomonie

After nearly a decade, Drum Corps International made its way back to western Wisconsin Sunday. After nearly a decade, Drum Corps International made its way back to western Wisconsin. The Drum Corps International-Menomonie show is one of 110 stops on the DCI tour across the U.S. Calvin Stromwell is a member of the Santa Clara […]

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Marching Roundtable 816: Ron Schulz- A Life In The Regiment

Ron shares memories of being a part of drum corps in Rockford since 1962 as marcher, corps director, and board member. 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.

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In The News – More Than Just The Music For Hosting Colts At 2019 Music On The March

The competitive marching band world turned to Dubuque on Friday night for the 2019 Music On The March. It was also the only true home show of the season for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps. “Something about performing and having a crowd full of people cheering you on, you feel really good about what […]

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Boston Crusaders Present “Inspire” For WGI 2020

Under the direction of Michael Townsend, the Boston Crusaders are proud to present Inspire, a new WGI Independent World Guard from Indianapolis, IN. Auditions for the 2020 season will take place in Indianapolis September 13th-15th. Click here to sign up for more information! Read the rest of the article here.

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