Dr. Grant McGregor, a retired educator who taught at Conestoga College in Kitchener, will head a major recruiting campaign for Preston Scout House Alumni Band as the organization heads into its 75th anniversary year in 2013. Dr. McGregor has had a lengthy involvement with drum and bugle corps activity in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. He marched […]
Preston Scout House Alumni Band, of Cambridge, will march in a festive Stanley Cup parade in Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario on Sunday, September 30 even if National Hockey League players are off the ice because of an NHL team owners’ lockout. The morning parade will wind up at the town’s arena, followed with a fun fair and […]
About 40 of the world’s top groups came to Annapolis this weekend for the 48th annual Drum Corps Associates international competition, which will conclude today. The event, held at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, features drum corps from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. More than anything, it is a testament to musicians’ love […]
After serving as vice president of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame since 2007, Bob Peterson, of North Mankato, Minnesota, is the new president of the board of trustees of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. He replaces outgoing president Bob Glovna, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who will continue to serve […]
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the iPad raffle fundraiser. We are happy to report that we sold 909 tickets and made a profit of $3,930!! That will go a long way towards paying for the 3rd bus we needed for this season. You all did a fantastic job and made this […]
Come one, come all to the 2013 Open House for the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps. This years open house will take place on Sunday, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 at the Princeton Day School (650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ) from 11AM to 5PM. EVERYONE is invited to participate regardless of age or skill level. Come check […]
Join the ranks of young men and women interested in auditioning for Cadets2 and become a member of the cast of Season 2. Visit the Cadets2 audition page for more information. Auditions will be held Saturday through Sunday, November 24-25, location to be announced. The corps will rehearse monthly throughout the winter until weekly rehearsals […]
Heavy thunderstorms failed to scrub Cadets2 ‘Launch’ at the DC World Championship Preliminaries in Annapolis on Saturday, Sept. 1 and the corps seeded fifth held on to that ranking moving to the Finals on Sunday evening. Cadets2 were set to take the field as the first corps in the final block of preliminary competitors when […]
As the giant silver bell of a bugle reflected City Dock, the man who suggested The World Championships of Drum Corps move to Annapolis considered the impact beyond an estimated $10 million and 13,000 visitors. “How big a deal is it? It’s important enough to bring a corps back from the grave,” said Jeff Weir, […]
For a preview of the largest single event ever booked by the AAACCVB, catch the welcoming ceremonies for the 48th Annual Drum Corps Associates World Championships (DCA) at City Dock on Thursday, August 30, at 5:00 p.m. At that time, six drum corps will provide a free sampling of the music fans are invited to […]
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