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Matt Hurley – Program Coordinator Matt Hurley is an experienced designer and technician in the marching arts. Matt started his career with the Bayonne Kidets at the age of 8, before marching Bridgemen, Sunrisers, and Emerald Marquis. Matt has been working with New Jersey drum corps, marching bands, and winter guards for over the 30 […]
October 11th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
Former Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Champions Minnesota Brass has named Dr. Ward Miller as its Brass Caption Supervisor for the 2018 season. Miller will be joined by Roque Diaz as Brass Caption Head, and Phil Snyder and Paul Terry will provide brass instruction. The team will be supported by additional talented technicians to be […]
October 11th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
Spread the word about the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps in 2018! Tzetzi – Colorado Mesa UniversityDownload a Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps BKXperience poster (by clicking on the download links below) and hang it up at your school to spread the word about the Blue Knights. Read the rest of the article […]
October 10th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
STARRIDERS are now back from their DCE weekend in Kerkrade. ? After a short night and a long bus trip to Kerkrade, it was for STARRIDERS first truck unload. In spite of heavy rain, all of them got involved, so that all could be prepared for the penultimate show. In the following, STARRIDERS were able […]
October 9th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,Drum Corps Europe | Read More »
The Blue Knights are pleased to announce the Percussion Staff team for the 2018 Drum Corps International season. Veronica Wicks – Percussion Caption Head Veronica Wicks is the Percussion Caption Head for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Veronica is a percussion educator in Southern California with an additional background of study in psychology […]
October 9th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Bill Boerner, a World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member who first played snare drum at age 10 in 1936, passed away during his sleep on October 4, 2017 at age 91. After serving in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, he became a charter member of the New […]
October 8th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
The Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the details and open registration for the 2018 Open House and information sessions! On November 18 and 19, 2017, the Bushwackers will host its first rehearsal and Open House for the 2018 season at Montgomery Lower Middle School in Skillman, New Jersey. Read the rest […]
October 8th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »

Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts are pleased to introduce Fleurish Winds, a co-ed marching arts ensemble that will compete in the Winter Guard International (WGI) Winds division in 2018. Fleurish Winds will be based in Northwest Wisconsin with Adam Bassak as Director. Adam is joined by Mike Marcantano and Brad Tilley, who will […]
October 6th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,Winter Guard International News | Read More »
Music City is pleased to welcome Kent Baker as the organization’s new executive director. For the past 22 years, Baker has performed French horn with the USAF Band in Washington, DC. He has an extensive background in music education that includes serving as a high school band director, as a staff member with the Cavaliers […]
October 6th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Hundreds of Alumni, representing each and every year of Vanguard history came together to put on one of the most memorable performances of 2017 at DCI Semifinals in Lucas Oil Stadium! Thank you to all the SCV Alumni Corps staff, members, and volunteers for devoting your time and efforts to something so special. Enjoy this […]
October 5th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »