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Whole New Light: Jersey Surf HyperCorps

Whether you’re a seasoned performer with years of experience or someone eager to find a musical family this summer, the Jersey Surf’s all-new HyperCorps is here to welcome you. Its an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary, all while balancing your life, career, or school commitments. In addition to the instruments you might expect, […]

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Troopers Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open Through Feb. 15

The Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps is once again opening the doors to history, calling on alumni, fans, and supporters to help recognize the individuals who have shaped the legacy of America’s Corps. Nominations for the 2025 Troopers Hall of Fame are officially open now through February 15. Since its founding, the Troopers have been […]

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Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Welcomes Brandon Byrne as Chief Financial Officerership Role

Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is excited to announce the appointment of Brandon Byrne as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer. Byrne brings over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, along with a distinguished career in media, technology, and gaming industries. Prior to joining VMAPA, Byrne served as CFO for Team Liquid, […]

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Postponement of 52nd AGM

The 52nd British Youth Band Association Annual General Meeting has been postponed to Saturday 22nd February. The new meeting will still be taking place at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, from 2pm. Read the rest of the article here.

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Show of Shows to Move After 5 Decades

Phantom Regiment is changing the location of its iconic annual drum corps show after more than 50 years at Boylan Central Catholic High School in northwest Rockford. Starting July 3, 2025, Show of Shows will be held at Guilford High School’s Swanson Stadium. Show organizers, headed by John Baumgartner, are excited about the move as […]

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Inside the Arc – HAPPY NEW YEAR, LILY WOO

In the traditional Chinese Calendar 2025 is the Year of the Snake so it’s appropriate that this story contains several twists and turns, ranging from the New York Skyliners, 9/11, the Major Deegan Expressway, and a kidney. As an added bonus in trying times, it even features a happy ending. Lily Woo’s Drum Corps story […]

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Five-Decade Volunteer Becky Nelson: A Phantom Regiment Legend

Becky Nelson, one of the longest-serving volunteers in Phantom Regiment history, died Jan. 25, 2025. She was 66. She first became involved as a Phantom Regiment volunteer in 1981 and continued for nearly 45 years, with most of those years as the leader of the corps’ incredible food program. She was a familiar face not […]

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Govenaires headed to the Emerald Isle just days after ’25 DCI Championships

Just days after the 2025 DCI World Championships conclude in Indianapolis, the Govenaires will be headed overseas for a whirlwind trip of Ireland.

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DrumCorpsAF 40 – We’re Over the Hill

Fossil Chops, Jeff Ream, and Sage Lee are joined by special guests Kevin Stone and Kenzee Hales to talk about various personal drum corps experiences, our Top 10 “Dead Corps” Shows, and the Spirit of Atlanta going on trial. We want to hear YOUR voices – call our submission line at 913-390-3190 and leave your […]

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Come March St. Patrick’s Day!

Calling all Rogues Hollow Regiment Alumni to come and march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15th in Dublin, OH! What better way to celebrate our Ten Year Anniversary than to be marching with our Alumni? Read the rest of the article here.

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