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History was being made in drum corps 42 years ago this winter. And our corps, in particular our winter guard, was the reason for it. There were 21 girls from Dubuque, with the exception of one, that had some raw talent. In essence, they were a diamond in the rough. In the late 1960’s, the […]
March 1st, 2018 | Filed under Current News,Winter Guard International News | Read More »
Sam Khwice, who served two years as drum major for the Minnesota State University, Mankato “Marching Mavericks,” has been named drum major for Minnesota Brass for the 2018 season. “I am thrilled to be a part of Minnesota Brass for the upcoming season,” Khwice, 24, who is new to the organization, said. “There were many […]
March 1st, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
The Seattle Cascades Fitness Program is designed to prepare members for a successful and safe season. First and foremost, the safety of our members is a primary goal and starts with injury prevention. This year, we’ve implemented physical screenings for all marching members in order to determine if there is a risk for potential injury […]
February 28th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Oregon Crusaders are expanding our media team for the 2018 season, and you could be a part of it. We are looking for media interns in photography, videography, and social media to tour with us for the summer and document the corps. The media team is a division of the Marketing and Communications team. […]
February 28th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Mad Dash 5K was started to support and promote a healthy lifestyle and fitness in our nation’s youth, with particular focus toward those young people participating in high school marching bands, color guards, and drum lines. Proceeds raised through the Mad Dash 5K will be used to advance health & wellness initiatives in the […]
February 28th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
For the past eight years the Music City Drum Corps has been lucky to call Freedom Middle School its winter home, thanks to the efforts of a group of supportive educators. The Franklin, Tenn. campus has been host to weekend camps since 2011, and served as a summer training site in the corps’ early years. […]
February 28th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
It’s a little less than 60 days until Spring Training and 90 days until tour and as we fill in driver ranks and the food crew, we have some specific requests for folks to join our awesome organization. 2018 will mark the 85th edition of The Cadets. Come be a part of the experience! Read […]
February 27th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
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 […]
February 27th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
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 […]
February 27th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
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 […]
February 27th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »