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SUPPORT THE CORPS ON AMAZON SMILE Yes, Amazon Smile gives the Corps .05% of eligible you make in the form of a monthly check to the Pioneer. It is a foundation by Amazon to benefit not-profits like the Pioneer. There is no fee to use this service. As we are getting closer to the holidays […]
November 19th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Spirit of Atlanta is now taking online orders for our limited edition 2018 “Spirit of Christmas” ornaments. These are hand-blown glass and a very classy addition to any tree or holiday decor. Each ornament is $15 and all proceeds benefit the corps fundraising efforts. Get yours today in The Spirit Store! Read the rest of […]
November 19th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Jersey Surf is very pleased to announce the organization’s program design team for the 2019 Drum Corps International season and summer tour. Alan Spaeth, Creative Director ALAN SPAETH has been designing for the Marching Arts since 1988. He is known for creative, one-of-a-kind shows. Working with several groups at various competitive levels his work […]
November 17th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The parent organization of the Allentown Cadets drum and bugle corps lost more than $1.5 million in sponsorships, donations and ticket sales in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against ex-CEO George Hopkins. Youth Education in the Arts said in court papers this week that it began suffering financially in April, which was when The […]
November 17th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
After being sued by its former director for more than a half-million dollars in severance and back pay, Allentown’s Cadets drum corps has fired back with a counter claim seeking more than $1.5 million in losses allegedly incurred because of that director’s sexual misconduct scandal. Youth Education in the Arts (YEA), the nonprofit that runs […]
November 17th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Give thanks at Thanksgiving. Get great deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Then, the next day —#GivingTuesday — is a great day to donate to Pacific Crest. For a fourth year, Pacific Crest will participate in #GivingTuesday. Now, you can join millions from around the world to show your support on this global one […]
November 16th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
At Bluecoats the Health & Wellness of our performers and staff takes center stage. The rigors of rehearsing and performing daily while touring the US is a truly athletic challenge, complicated by the nature of the performing arts. Bluecoats is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) available between May 15 and the DCI World Championships […]
November 16th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps announce today, October 11, 2018, the addition of Aaron Goldberg to the position of Brass Arranger. A native of Boston, Aaron Goldberg holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master’s degree in Music Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at […]
November 16th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »
ADRIAN AMEGASHIE has been a marching percussionist since high school; having performed on bass, tenors and snare during his scholastic career, prior to going on to shape his love of cymbal performance. In addition to marching with the Jersey Surf for three seasons (2015-17), Adrian also performed with United Percussion in 2016 and Rhythm X […]
November 16th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Pacific Crest is excited to officially welcome our 2019 percussion instructional staff! Under the supervision of Glen Crosby, the team will be led by Co-Caption Heads Brianne Kikuchi and Nathan Carroll. Joining them are a group of highly-respected Southern California instructors, with experience teaching a wide range of world class scholastic and independent ensembles in […]
November 15th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »