Thanks to a grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation the young members of Thurrock Marching Brass took to the live theatre to enjoy all the fun and frolics of the panto. This also provided the opportunity for the members to learn about how professionals handle live performances, what works and how to deal with mishaps. […]
Thurrock Marching Brass is pleased and proud to confirms that Jessica Reynolds is the worthy winner of the January 2017 Jack Petchey Achievement Award. Jessica joined the organisation shortly after its re-launch in 2010 and has been an active member of the colourguard. Jessica has also been an integral part of the percussion section where […]
The Bushwackers are thrilled to present their 2017 production, Where We Belong. All of us travel down the path of life to find that place where we truly belong. This journey is a theme that reappears through history, literature, and film; one perfect example is the story of The Wizard of Oz, known from both […]
Happy February! Our 2017 Academy Drum Corps just finished another successful camp with the brass and percussion sections! They continued learning more of the 2017 production and are already making great progress as a music ensemble! Read the rest of the article here.
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 2017 Blue Stars. The winning arrangement/composition will be performed […]
Four alumni share favorite stories and discuss why this innovative corps was special. With Joe Flynn, Harry Jenkins, Bob McLaughlin, and Chuck Quackenbush. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
It has been said that ” good things come in small packages, small can be better than large, and size doesn’t matter “. This month the DCA Families in Drum Corps Tour travels to Troy, New York where we meet the Mataruga family from Excelsior. Excelsior is the smallest sized competitive corps in the ranks […]
Preston Scout House Band will use 2017 as a rebuilding year, with a regular rehearsal and performance schedule to resume in January 2018. A rebuilding team will examine and implement various strategies to boost membership in several key areas. Current Band members will continue to rehearse regularly in preparation for performances in street parades and […]
Spirit of Atlanta is excited to announce the Finalist Nominees for the 2017 class of the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame. Open nominations were taken in November and December, seeking those who have made significant contributions to the corps over time and who exemplify the ideals and traditions Spirit of Atlanta. Nominees may represent […]
The Battalion’s 2017 Design Coordinator and Front Ensemble Caption Head, Shilo Stroman, is slated to present at the Utah Music Educators Professional Development Conference this Friday, February 3 at 9:45 am in the Garden Room at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. Stroman’s session will tackle “The Modern Front Ensemble” and is aimed […]
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