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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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In The News – Drums Along The Waterfront: Not Your Average Marching Bands

The top 10 drum and bugle corps in the world will compete at Drums Along the Waterfront, Tour of Champions on Aug. 5 at New Era Field. Ten schools in Western New York will host the teams as they prepare to battle it out for the top spot. Drums Along the Waterfront Inc. is a […]

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In The News – Blue Stars Drum Corps To Visit West Seneca

As a prelude to the Aug. 5 Drums Along the Waterfront Tour of Champions competition taking place at New Era Field in Orchard Park, the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps from La Crosse, Wisconsin, will make a tour stop in West Seneca from Tuesday, July 31, through Wednesday, Aug. 1. Arriving in preparation for […]

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March On! Will Showcase Top Drum Corps

Drum and bugle corps from California, Louisiana, Iowa, Minnesota and elsewhere will converge on Tiger Stadium in Farmington for the final competition before heading to the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis in August. March On!, the Farmington competition, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. The show will feature the River […]

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In The News – Alamodome Hosts Drum Corps Championship

Dozens of the top drum corps from around the country gathered at the Alamodome today! It was quite a sight — and definitely quite the sounds — with music, costumes and plenty action! Videojournalist Jesse-Rey Huerta takes us there. Read the rest of the article here.

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