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Mini Corps Associates To Hold Inaugural Championship

Representatives of some of the best Mini-Corps in the country will converge at Albany, New York this fall; to compete for the MCA Championship Title. The event will be held: Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, 2:00-10:00 pmState University of NYPerforming Arts CenterAlbany, NY

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Newly Formed All-Age Corps In Upstate New York

Greetings. I am currently in the planning stages of launching a drum and bugle corps in the Binghamton area of upstate New York. As with any new organization, it is essential that a sound and organized staff is assembled to oversee operations, set goals and establish plans to achieve those goals. Following is a list […]

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DCA Judge A Comedy Act

Gotcha! No doubt some of you think they’re ALL jokers, but this one’s for real. Longtime marching music performer and adjudicator, Thomas Brown, has embarked on a new career, stand-up comic. This Reading, PA native and Buccaneer Hall of Famer now living in Phoenix , Arizona made his stage debut recently at The Comedy Spot […]

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Hurricanes Hold “Back To Glory” Event

To start off the Memorial Day weekend, the Connecticut Hurricanes were treated to an evening of reliving the glory days of the past champion Hurricane corps. Several hundred corps members, Hurricane Hall of Fame members, World Drum Corps Hall of Fame members,family and friends turned out for this special night. Art Hylwa who started in […]

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In The News: New Director To Step Up For Seventh Cavalry

As his 82nd birthday approached April 30, Wes Peppers of Rapid City felt it was time to step down as director of the Seventh Cavalry Drum and Bugle Corps. And fellow musician and band member Diane Barker of St. Onge was happy to accept the position that Peppers has held for nine out of the […]

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Rochester Crusaders Continue Community Outreach Despite Vandalism

Despite the vandalism of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, the Rochester Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps continues its community outreach in initiating a year long co-fundraiser with AIDS Rochester. The Rochester Crusaders will host, “GAY BINGO” the first Sunday of every month and will donate a good portion of the proceeds to AIDS Rochester. […]

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N. Y. Skyliners Director Announcement

Dear Skyliner Members, Alumni and Friends, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am extremely pleased to announce that Angel Munoz has accepted our decision to serve as director of the New York Skyliners. Angel brings to the director’s position a unique blend of experience, intelligence and leadership.

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In The News: Braintree Prepares For Independence Day Celebration

For the first time in 18 years, the town’s Independence Day parade next month will feature 10 drum and bugle corps, youth groups, politicians and civic, fraternal, veterans and service organizations. “I want a parade to add to the town’s 35th annual Independence Day celebration this year, and it appears that we’re well on our […]

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Willett Resigns From SoCal Dream

Regrettably, Thom Willett has resigned all positions from SoCal Dream. Mr. Willett first joined SoCal Dream in the 2006 season as brass tech, and later as Brass Caption. He took on many roles at the only Southern California All Age Corps, including Staff and Program Coordinator, and was the All Age Corps representative for DCI-Pacific. […]

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2008 Kilties April Camp Report

Spring has arrived on the calendar, but its arrival in Racine is nothing more than a rumor. That is part of the unique charm of spring drum corps in this part of the county. Outdoor Spring rehearsals can be downright bone chilling, and our April camp was just that, with 40-mile-per-hour winds accompanying temperatures that […]

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