We wanted to take a moment to assure you that here at Northwest Youth Music Association, and the Seattle Cascades, we hold member safety and the protection of our members and staff from any and all forms of abuse or harassment as a top priority. We applaud the many brave individuals that have broken the […]
The Madison Scouts are excited to announce their 2018 production titled “Heart & Soul”, an exploration of the heart’s physicality and the spiritual influence of the soul. The program references the following musical sources: You Are Variations (Steve Reich) Serenada Schizophrana (Danny Elfman) Rhyme of Taigu (Zhou Long) Shape of My Heart (Sting) Aurora Awakes […]
Shocking allegations have surfaced about the director of Allentown’s renowned Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. Nine women are claiming George Hopkins harassed or sexually assaulted them. The allegations span from 1980 to several years ago. Read the rest of the article here.
Ascend Performing Arts, a nonprofit performing arts organization based in Denver, Colorado, is pleased to announce a new competitive ensemble that will activate for the upcoming 2018-2019 season: Blue Knights Winds. The Blue Knights Winds will compete in the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association (RMPA) circuit and the Winter Guard International (WGI) Winds division for the […]
Are the judges in the marching arts the good guys or the bad guys? Your view can depend on the outcome of shows and the placement of your favorite group. The DCA judging system is much different from systems in other arenas. Since 2010, DCA has emphasized entertainment in every judging area. There are no […]
At the center of every strong drum corps is a strong team of member leadership who serves the corps both on and off the field. As a liaison between performers and staff, this team of veteran members takes on additional responsibility, puts in the extra effort to lead by example, and sets a standard for […]
Join Minnesota Brass on Sunday, April 8, as we present the winter finale featuring MBI Indoor Percussion and MBI Winter Guard as they present their 2018 programs prior to heading to Dayton, Ohio, for WGI championships. Both the winter drumline and color guard are on incredible trajectories, poised to make an impact at WGI Finals. […]
The Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc – also known as FREE – Players Drum & Bugle Corps., based out of Bethpage, Long Island, is the first differently-abled drum corps in the world. “We’re a group that has disabilities, and we’re really perfect because we all come together as one. We all got together and […]
Diane Nicholeris, a former color guard captain who now performs with a major symphony orchestra, and iconic jazz pianist Chick Corea, who once played lead soprano on a single-valve bugle, will be inducted as members of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame class of 2018 at a banquet in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in late August. […]
On Monday, March 19, a series of tornadoes, some as powerful as EF3, wrecked homes from Tennessee through Florida. One area hit very hard is home to many Spirit of Atlanta staff, members, and alumni. Jacksonville, Alabama and Jacksonville State University (JSU) have suffered major damage. Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured and there were no […]
NEW on the DCP Forums