While the judges picked Star United as the winning mini-corps last night, our fans chose the Sacramento Freelancers as their favorite! Fans in attendance had the opportunity to vote by text message for their favorite mini-corps, and the Freelancers came out on top. Congratulations! Read the rest of the article here.
Divided by drum beats, band uniforms and labor unions, thousands marched through Rochester’s East End for a Friday evening. It’s not easy to put on a parade in the midst of rush hour but the city broke tradition and kicked off this year’s Labor Day celebration a little early. Typically the parade is held on […]
On the recommendation of the DCA Executive Board, Louis Tierno, former Assistant Director of the Reading Buccaneers, was unanimously approved to fill the unexpired term of the late Michael “Red” Corso as DCA Treasurer today. Lou’s term will run through the 2015 season. We welcome Lou aboard, and look forward to working with him! Read […]
Are you headed to the Labor Day parade on Friday, August 29th? Just to clarify, the parade begins at 6:30pm. They are asking units to assemble by 6pm. You can go to http://rochesterlabor.org/parade.html for more info! Read the rest of the article here.
Please click on the link below for I&E-Mini Corps schedule! This event is taking place on Saturday, August 30th following prelims on Main Street and the Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY. We will update the schedule with any changes. Thank you to Richard Fischette, the I&E Coordinator, for all his tireless efforts! You may contact […]
Funeral service for Drum Corps Associates (DCA) treasurer Michael ‘Red’ Corso, a member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame since 1991, will be held at Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Ave. on historic Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island on Monday August 25 at 10 am. He passed away the morning of Wednesday […]
Members and Staff of the Preston Scout House Band, On behalf of the Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps we would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for being part of our show once again this year! The Preston Scout House Band is one of the bands to perform at all […]
For those of you that would like to pay last respects to DCA treasurer Michael “Red” Corso: Visitation will be on Sunday, August 24, from 1:00 – 7:00 PM at: Woodlawn-Gattone Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave Cranston, Rhode Island 02910 (401) 421-0289 Read the rest of the article here.
Our lifelong friend, Michael “Red” Corso passed away early this morning. Red was DCA’s longest-serving officer, first elected Treasurer in 1974, and continually re-elected for the last 40 years. This is a tragic loss for his family, DCA, and the entire drum corps community. We will post information regarding funeral arrangements once they are complete. […]
If you want to see Finals on the DCA Fan Network, the system is now open for orders! Price is $35 if you have a DCA Fan Network subscription. $50 for non-subscribers. Go to http://dca.thefannetwork.org/store/service/display and scroll to the bottom of the page to order! Read the rest of the article here.
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