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 […]
The Boston Crusaders 2018 February production camp is in the books and the members continue to impress. The brass and percussion continue to work incredibly hard in between camps so that time together is completely maximized and the focus is on creating musical synergy when all the performers assemble. The weekend started with a special […]
Music City Drum Corps’ success depends upon a team of volunteers who fill many key roles, including feeding hungry corps members and staff during weekend camps. First-time volunteer Mark Watkins of Maryville, Ill. talks about his experience helping in the kitchen at the February camp and why you should consider volunteering, too. Watkins’ daughter Chloe […]
We have a number of one day practice sessions scheduled throughout March and April. Sunday, March 4 and March 18 9am to 4pm Nashua Boys and Girls Club. Brass and Percussion Only Sunday, April 8 and April 22 9am to 4pm Nashua Boys and Girls Club. Brass and Percussion only Read the rest of the […]
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