The Mobile Music Lab, a community music program of Jersey Surf, Inc., today announced the inaugural “Drum Jawn at the TIA Atlantic Coast Championships” — a free, participatory percussion carnival taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey. The event is […]
The Bluecoats Fellowship is an honors program for early-career designers in the marching arts. It serves as an incubator that expands access to the world of marching band, color guard, and drum corps design. The program includes a residency at Bluecoats Spring Training & mentorship with the Bluecoats design team. Today, we’re excited to introduce […]
Carolina Crown, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Chester B. Phillips as its next Chief Executive Officer. A respected leader in music education and arts administration, Dr. Phillips has spent decades inside the marching arts at the highest levels—as a Drum Corps International adjudicator, accomplished conductor, and designer of more than 200 […]
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley recap WGI Percussion & Winds Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and look ahead to drum corps season!
The Madison Scouts will launch their 2026 season with a special Opening Night performance at historic Breese Stevens Field on June 27, 2026, as part of the venue’s 100th anniversary celebration. This performance will take place during the “Field of Drums” event, a featured program in Breese Stevens Field’s season-long centennial celebration honoring a century […]
With the season STILL NOT HERE YET!…. Robbie and I decided to take a look at some of our favorite moments from this current decade of DCI (2020’s). We hope you enjoy our favorites. PLEASE comment and add your favorites and the ones we missed!
Carolina Crown is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors, the appointment of Don Rawlins as Director Emeritus, and the election of its 2026 executive officer slate. The following individuals have been elected to the Board of Directors: Doug Hutton SVP Sales, Corporate Visions Clay Stewart VP, Ent. […]
Phantom Regiment is pleased to welcome its newest inductees to the Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame. The class of 2026 will add two members to the hall of fame: Robert Cawthorne and Kerry Knodle. This brings the total number of inductees to 63. There is one criterion for the hall of fame: Someone who has […]
DCI 2026 tour tickets are live, a Minnesota band director is stepping into politics, and summer marching camps are already making noise. This week on On A Water Break, Ashlee Amos, Bobbey Biddle, Bill “Woody” Woodward, and Haley Harrington break down four timely stories from across the activity, then jump into a 60 Second Tech […]
Forward Performing Arts today announced the formation of its Advisory Council, a select group of leaders who will provide strategic insight and external perspective to support the continued growth of the organization and its music educational program, including the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. The Advisory Council has been established to offer guidance to […]
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