No, the Bluecoats have not performed in, or around, a Super Bowl… yet. As the world prepares for the biggest game in football this coming weekend, in 1981 the Bluecoats were preparing for their “Super Bowl” in the eyes of their director. In just the second season after having been inactive, the Bluecoats were on […]
Last fall a committee of dedicated alumni was assembled to explore ways to best form the organization, research best practices, and define a framework under which to operate. At its most recent meeting, the board of directors adopted the formation and by-laws for this newly proposed alumni group. The mission of the Madison Scouts Alumni […]
In honor of the corps’ Irish roots, Pioneer is planning to return to the streets on March 17th, 2019 to perform in the Chicago Southside Irish Parade! Participation in the parade will be open to Pioneer alumni, staff, volunteers, as well as supporters of the organization. Persons interested in participating in the parade can complete […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the 2019 Drum Majors! “One of the cornerstones of our program at The Cavaliers has always been student leadership, said Dr. Michael Vaughn, Corps Director. “We rely heavily on our student leaders, not only on the field but, to promote and demonstrate the culture of […]
Watchmen Drum Major Jacobo Herrera attended Drum Corps International “Drum Major Summit” during the 2019 DCI Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on January 11th – 13th. This was the 10th year of the seminar and Watchmen was one of 35 corps were represented from DCI’s membership. Led by a cadre of former legendary DCI drum majors, […]
Each summer the Bluecoats travel more than 10,000 miles, serve more than 800 meals per day on our kitchen truck, make pick-ups and drop-offs for hundreds of flights across the country, and keep a small city of 200 performers, educators, administrators, drivers, and volunteers running for three months straight. It takes a LOT of passion, […]
After a snowed out January Camp, we are please to announce the camp plans for February. Camp will take place Feb 15, 16 and 17 at the Nashua Boys Club, Ledge St School and Elm Street School. All meals provided. Sleep over Friday and Saturday at the Boys Club. Transportation between schools provided by corps. […]
For their inaugural season, the Blue Knights Winds are proud to present our own interpretation on what a Winds program can be with our program entitled: a “little” variation. Music evokes movement. A subtle motif and a delicate step. A grand sustain and sweeping, reaching, extended arms. A release, a breath, and a leap. As […]
First violinist Diane Nicholeris, inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in September 2018 for Distinguished Professional Achievement, is featured in the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) Orchestra’s Playbill, as part of an ongoing series to introduce musicians to SFS orchestra fans and supporters. The Playbill article is available at: https://www.sfsymphony.org/dianenicholeris
In 2018, Southwind turned heads in Open Class. This year it ups the ante with fresh visual ideas. Meet the leaders of Southwind’s visual program. Look for the imagination they bring to this year’s show. Nathan Shuffitt, Visual Caption Head, has been the brains behind Southwind’s heralded visual impact over the past three years. Shuffitt […]
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