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Cavaliers Induct Michael Mcintosh, 2018 Honorary Cavalier

On August 12th, 2018 The Cavaliers are proud to name Michael McIntosh as a Honorary Cavalier at our annual Awards Brunch. The Honorary Cavalier award is presented to individuals who have given continuously and generously of their time over many years, and never marched in The Cavaliers. “Michael McIntosh has been a corner stone of […]

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Marching Roundtable 732: Blue Devils Hidden Gems

Michael, John, and Bill return to talk about great Blue Devils shows that fans might have forgotten. You can listen to us above, 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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Marching Roundtable 731: Blue Devils- Our All-Time Favorite Shows

Michael Boo, John Bogenschutz, and Bill Castillo discuss their favorite Blue Devils shows. You can listen to us above, 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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Spirit Of Atlanta Takes It Home To Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Spirit of Atlanta wrapped up an incredible week in their hometown venue with a dynamic performance at the DCI Southeast Regional. The show was the debut performance for drum corps in Atlanta Mercedes-Benz stadium. Drum Corps International featured Spirit of Atlanta in this video and article published on the dci.org wesbite. Read the rest of […]

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In The News – World’s Premier Student Marching Bands Visit Dothan

The trumpets were sounding and the drums were pounding as Drum Corps International payed a visit to Dothan Friday. The collection of some of the world’s best marching bands gathered at Rip Hewes Stadium. Jasper Bailey plays mellophone for the Seattle Cascade, one of the groups participating. Read the rest of the article here.

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MBAUK Withdraws From World Record Fanfare Attempt

It is with due regret that Marching Band Activity United Kingdom has today made the difficult decision to cease to support any such attempt, due to reasons beyond our control. This decision has been made due to lack of communication. A joint announcement was made early this year by Thurrock Marching Brass and Marching Band […]

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Schweitzer

Name: Joshua Schweitzer What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 2004-2006 Lead Trumpet, 2007 Secondary Drum Major, 2008-2009 Horn Sargent/Lead Trumpet. Read the rest of the article here.

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Summer Rhythm: Liberty Host Local Drum Corps Show

For the past three years, Liberty have hosted Summer Rhythm; a marching arts show in Northamptonshire. This year, over 15 bands turned up to perform at a packed-out stadium at Corby Town Football Club. There were two main competitions taking place at Summer Rhythm; one hosted by British Youth Band Association and the other hosted […]

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Madison Scouts 80 Years Strong Anniversary Banquet

Join us on November 16-17 for “80 Years Strong“, the Madison Scouts 80th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Overture Center and Concourse Hotel in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. The festivities will get started on Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. when Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts present An Evening of Big Band […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard From The Field: 2018, Episode 9

Have you been keeping up with the JONZ this summer? The 2018 SCV percussion section continues to push their limits and won’t stop until they reach their very best. Check in with them and hear what they love most about performing “Babylon”! Read the rest of the article here.

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