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Santa Clara Vanguard From The Field: 2019, Episode 10

The 2019 Santa Clara Vanguard Color Guard has been twirling their way across the country this summer making memories and performing their hearts out. Find out what makes this group so special in our latest episode of From The Field! Read the rest of the article here.

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Music Connects Across Borders

There was a lot to talk about at the beginning of August in the program “Plattenkiste” at NDR 1 Niedersachsen. Morena Stolle, Robin Clausing and Carsten Helms talked with presenter Martina Gilica about Showband Rastede, which won the German Championships last year. This triumph has inspired everyone. Smiling, Carsten Helms suggested that many a band […]

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Own A Piece Of Cadets History

Being a member of The Cadets does not end after the final performance at the World Championships. The memories of being a Cadet stay with members for the rest of their lives. In this historical season for the corps, we are providing an exclusive opportunity for members, parents, supporters and alumni to own a piece […]

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Register For Blue Knights 2020

For a limited time offer, the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps will be offering a special Super Summer Discount for our 2020 audition camps and clinics! The BKXperience-Audition! presents you with a great opportunity to become a Blue Knight and to learn from some of the best educators in marching arts activity. Each audition […]

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In The News – Rain No Problem For Music City Drum Corps Before Edinboro Show

Some scattered showers didn’t slow down dozens of student musicians out on the football field of Conneaut Lake Middle School. The Music City Drum Corps, out of Nashville, was rehearsing Sunday for its next-to-last performance in Edinboro before the finals in Indianapolis. The nonprofit has 154 students from age 16 to 21 performing in what […]

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In The News – Drums Along The Waterfront Rocks New Era Field

Elite Marching Bands from around the country putting up their best against one another. It’s all a part of the Drums along the Waterfront. A traveling show hosted by the Drum Corps International. Nearly a dozen bands played at New Era Field, Sunday. “It’s marching band and Broadway, but just put it a lot faster. […]

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In The News – Minnesota Band Rehearses In Sheldon

The Sheldon High School football field echoed with the sound of music Monday morning but not from high school band marching band rehearsal. The River City Rhythm Drum & Bugle Corps, which consists of about 80 members, rehearsed its routine 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Orab Field. Read the rest of the article here.

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In The News – Drum Corps Dazzle At Stadium

From explorations into the ocean deep to an artistic celebration of bold, empowered women, the five drum corps performing for Drum Corps International’s 41st annual Drums Along the Mohawk show brought an array of musical styles and fanfare Thursday evening. Sunny skies and a cool mid-summer breeze would prove to be a pleasant treat for […]

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White Sabers Tie For Second In Kingston

After dodging the elements throughout the day, the show started after a lengthy delay and in the end, the White Sabers came out tied for second with the Bushwackers with a score of 80.850. The Hawthorne Caballeros won the contest with a score of 85.85, Fusion was 4th with a score of 80.250, the Hurricanes […]

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Passing Of Rachel Ann Abendschein

Rachel Ann Abendschein, 15, of Tavares, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2019. She was born on October 31, 2003 to Michael D. and Amber Jo Abendschein (nee Van Besien). Rachel was a member of the Tavares Middle School Color Guard, the Tavares Middle School Patriot Band and Impact Drum and Bugle Corps from Orlando […]

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