Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 31 – Carlos Botello
George and Rob sit down with Carlos Botello to talk about his journey in the marching arts Read the rest of the article here.
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2025 Blue Stars Job Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated and dynamic people to join our team of seasonal positions to support our mission of providing a positive and life-changing experience for our members during the 2025 DCI Summer Tour! These positions are a great opportunity to gain experience in the marching arts and to learn what it takes to […]
2025 Pacific Crest Information Sessions
Prospective performers and their families are invited to learn about Pacific Crest, our 2025 season, and auditions. A brief presentation will be followed by an AUA (ask us anything) session. All times are Pacific. Read the rest of the article here.
VMAPA Announces Jennifer Bauman as Chief Revenue Officer, Expanding Her Leadership Role
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Bauman as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Building on her impactful tenure as Chief Financial Officer, where she drove financial stability and championed partnerships, Jennifer will now lead efforts to propel Vanguard’s growth and innovation as CRO. As a Santa Clara Vanguard […]
Carolina Crown Announces Partnership with Innovative Percussion
Carolina Crown, Inc. is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Innovative Percussion, the industry-leading manufacturer of percussion sticks and mallets. Through this exciting collaboration, Innovative Percussion will provide Carolina Crown with a full range of implements to support the corps’ percussion program. Known for its excellence and commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance, […]
Jersey Surf Withdraws from 2025 DCI Summer Tour to Focus on Accessible Programming and Fundraising Ahead of 35th Anniversary
Jersey Surf Inc., the organization behind the popular Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps, has announced its withdrawal from the 2025 Drum Corps International (DCI) Summer Tour. This decision reflects the organization’s dedication to enhancing and expanding lower-cost, accessible programming while strengthening its general operating fund to better serve more young people in our region […]
New Competitive Format for 2025 DCI All-Age Championship
On the heels of the inaugural DCI All-Age Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium this past August, All-Age corps directors voted to adjust the competitive format of their division’s World Championship events in 2025! This exciting enhancement adds a new event on Friday that will serve as the DCI All-Age Class Championships where corps will compete […]
2024 White Sabers Season Round Up
From Director, Benjamin Chaffee- We can hardly believe the 2024 inaugural season of DCI All-Age is in the books! The move to DCI All-Age certainly had (and still has) its doubters and I was even cautiously optimistic about the venture. Now that it is all said and done, I can safely argue that it was […]
New York Skyliners Alumni Corps announces 2025 Staff
As the corps continues its preparation for the upcoming “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration” in Plymouth, Mass., the New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps has solidified and is pleased to announce the instructional and administrative staffs for the 2025 season. The corps is excited to welcome back John Molloy as Brass Caption Head. John […]
Drum Corps United Kingdom launches winter SoundSport
Since the COVID pandemic Drum Corps United Kingdom has seen a major decline in Corps wishing to compete during a normal summer season and for the past 2 years has only had three member Corps take part in the competitions organised – including the British Drum Corps Championships. Over the past few months the Board […]
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