The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the return of their annual “On Corps” competition for aspiring arrangers and composers! We invite individuals with an interest in arranging and composing music to submit their works to be considered for performance by the 2018 Blue Stars. The winning arrangement/composition will be performed […]
The Bushwackers Drum Corps is offering marching brass instruments for sale. Here’s an affordable way to own some of the best brass instruments made for marching. We have a variety of Tama by Kanstul trumpets, mellophones, baritones, euphoniums, and tubas available, all with silver finish available for purchase immediately. Read the rest of the article […]
A common thought, a common thread, or an object that you witness with your own eyes… these occur often in an infinite pattern set in a loop of their own choosing. As we move through time, the art of winding and unwinding is all around us… join us as we explore these moments, in our […]
Albuquerque is now home to the first drum and bugle corps in the state. It’s the first corps in at least 40 years and it’s all thanks to a passionate music student. The group, now starting its second season, is the creation of University of New Mexico music student Spenser Lotz. Without a drum and […]
We are pleased to present the Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble’s “Distorted” uniform for 2018 as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary competing in Percussion Independent World Class in Winter Guard International and the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association. We would like to thank our partners for their continued support of the Blue Knights: Creative Costuming & Design, […]
As a former band director and member of the U.S. Air Force band, the new executive director of the Music City Drum Corps has seen first-hand how music can transform lives. So it’s no surprise why Kent Baker was drawn to Nashville’s W.O. Smith Music School. “The W.O. Smith School of Music is one of […]
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 […]
Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its show for the 2018 season, “The Guitarist.” The production includes music by Arturo Sandoval, Robin Thicke, Laura Mvula with Snarky Puppy, and Arturo Márquez. “The Guitarist” follows the rising career of a street musician. The show starts with the hot licks of Arturo Márquez’s “Danzón […]
The Raiders is pleased to announce the brass instructional staff for the 2018 season. The team is being led by Mr. Tyler Schwirian, who serves as a performer, educator, and adjudicator in the New York City area. “It is great having Tyler on board and leading the way in our next phase of growth,” said […]
The Bushwackers are very sad to say goodbye to our friend and alumnus Charlie Dolar. Charlie came to the Bushwackers in the early 1990s and marched in the percussion section with his brother Jim, who was also taken from us too soon. Primarily a bass drummer, Charlie also marched cymbals and snare, was on the […]
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