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Carolina Crown 2024 Program: ‘Promethean’

Born from Greek mythology, the story of Prometheus is one of heroism, sacrifice, hope, and progress. Prometheus’ story begins in an act of defiance against Zeus, stealing fire from atop Olympus and bringing it to earth. With the fire, Prometheus forges humanity from rock and clay, infusing humanity with not just life, but with intention […]

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DrumCorpsAF 37 – Best Brass Lines

J. Sage Lee and Fossil Chops are joined by Paris Foreman and Jared Buchsbaum along with the DrumCorpsAF community to talk about our favorite hornlines and brass sections over the years. Hilarity ensues. We want to hear YOUR voices – call our submission line at 913-390-3190 and leave your best 2-3 minute take. You can […]

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Blue Stars Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Blue Stars are proud to honor those people who contributed and sacrificed tirelessly to make the organization what it is today – and who shape what it can and will be in the future – with induction into the Blue Stars Hall of Fame. Those honorees include our founders, administrators, instructors, members, volunteers, and […]

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11 ½ Minutes – A Drum Corps Story – Remastered

On Wednesday, June 26th (9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific) Drum Corps Films on YouTube will premiere the remastered version of 11 ½ Minutes: A Drum Corps Story. The premiere will feature a live chat with filmmakers John Christensen and Rob Sheiffele. 11 ½ MINUTES: A Drum Corps Story documents the summer of four young adults in 2001 […]

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Seven Scout House members to receive long service pins

Seven members of Preston Scout House Band Inc. will receive lapel pins marking their years of long service, during the community Summer Social gathering from 1 to 6 pm on June 22. Several hundred former members, family and friends are expected to attend at Preston Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126, 334 Westminster Drive North. Not […]

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Cavaliers Announce 2024 Award Winners

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education (CAPE) organization is proud to announce the 2024 winners of the prestigious Honorary Cavalier and Adolph DeGrauwe Legacy Awards. Following an open nomination period this Spring and a committee voting process in May, these outstanding individuals have been selected for their significant contributions to The Cavaliers and the broader […]

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On The Back Hash Ep. #76: DCI 2024- Open Class Show Announcements

We’re back this week looking at DCI’s Open Class and the show announcements for the 2024 season! Join us and let us know how you think these shows will look this year or what you’re looking forward to this season! Read the rest of the article here.

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Barnum Festival June 29, ’24 Shelton High School

To order by phone call (317) 275-1212 between 9am – 5pm ET, Monday through Friday or email tickets [at] dci [dot] org. Read the rest of the article here.

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CAPE Welcomes Evan Spaulding and Devon Bergman to Board of Directors

The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education is pleased to announce the addition of Evan Spaulding and Devon Bergman to its Board of Directors. Their combined expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, technology, and the marching arts will be invaluable assets to the organization as it continues to grow and thrive. Evan Spaulding brings two decades of experience […]

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A Journey of Passion and Progress: The Legacy of Music City’s Executive Director

In the world of drum corps, few names resonate with as much dedication and impact as Music City Youth in the Arts. At the heart of this thriving organization is Mike Webb, whose journey from a soprano bugle player with the Madison Scouts in 1984 to the Executive Director of Music City has been marked […]

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