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Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.

It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. has been with the Spartans for all eight decades of the corps history and it is therefore fitting that his induction into the Hall of Fame coincides with our […]

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Marching Roundtable 1281: Boston Crusaders Go “Boom”

Artistic Director Keith Potter takes us behind-the-scenes, explaining the concepts that created this uniquely stylized show. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. 1281: Boston Crusaders Go “Boom”

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Drum Corps AF 41: 2025 First Impressions

DrumCorpsAF 41 – 2025 Initial Impressions – Fossil Chops, Jeff Ream, and Nikki Brose get together to talk about their initial impressions and reactions to the first shows of 2025. We want to hear YOUR voices – call our submission line at 913-390-3190 and leave your best 2-3 minute take. You can use your real […]

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This is primarily Seattle Cascades’ opener in Portland, OR | “Primary” | July 3

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Mellophones | Phantom Regiment 2025

It’s time to meet the #PR2025 mellophones! Some of our members introduce their section and discuss what it’s like to spend time with each other and take the 2025 production on the road. —— Since 1956, Phantom Regiment has enhanced the personal growth and development of young people through programs that promote excellence in education, […]

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Scouts to Host Over 1300 Band Students at The Whitewater Classic

The Madison Scouts are excited to announce that over 1300 Wisconsin area high school band students will be attending The Whitewater Classic with free tickets provided by a grant program through Forward Performing Arts. Read the rest of the article here.

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Summer Celebration Banquet

Join us for the Phantom Regiment Summer Celebration Banquet held on the Sunday of DCI Championships week! Join the members, staff, and volunteers from the 2025 Drum Corps for brunch, photo & video recaps, special guests, age-out awards, and the presentation of the Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year award. Summer Celebration Banquet

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Water Break Weekly: Duct-Tape Uniform, Brent Becker Breakdown, + DCi Opening Recap

This week, your hosts—Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick), Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (@RicardoRRobinson) and Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002)—sit down with: Brent Becker (uniform designer extraordinaire; IG: @bbecker_designs) Nicholas Moore (Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom” finalist; IG: @BrasstapeBandKid, TikTok: @BrassTape) Brandon Worf of Drum Corps AF Podcast (IG: @drumcorpsafpodcast | https://drumcorpsaf.com)

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BD360: Episode 2

In this episode of Inside BD360, the Blue Devils wrap up their time in Laramie with a special community performance before heading to Colorado for their first competition of the season. Go behind the scenes as the corps fine-tunes the show’s opening moments and dives into the much-anticipated quad break. Get a closer look at […]

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The Academy, Blue Stars, & Madison Scouts unveil uniforms, Show Recaps, Current Rankings, & More!

Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. & Aiden Spicer discuss the uniforms of The Academy, Blue Stars, & Madison Scouts, […]

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