Time ran out on the Kawartha Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. The group had been invited to represent Canada as a guest band at the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France next year. John O’ Reilly, speaking on behalf of the Kawartha Kavaliers Drum Corps France Committee, said that the group accepted […]
The Sounds of Philadelphia Drum & Bugle Corps is offering to every corps an oppertunity to join with us in the 2009 season to carry a patch being made to honor our dear friend and fellow Corpsman Michael "Cozy"Baker on our uniforms for the 2009 season. There is no Monetary gain to be had here, […]
The Lake Erie Thunder is pleased to announce their 2009 program entitled…… Lake Effect. The show will incorporate many styles of music with selections that will challenge the corps members and entertain audiences as well. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this production. Lake Effect is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the […]
Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their 2009 program, NOCTURNE – Songs for the Night. This dark and rich program will explore various moods of the night. Earle Hagen’s "Harlem Nocturne" provides the thematic backdrop for the production. Additional selections will include an edgy and mysterious take on Stan Kenton’s "Commencement" […]
The Defenders Alumni Corps is please to announce the return of two former staff members to the 2009 corps’ instructional staff. Kevin McDonald will be returning to teach the percussion section in 2009. Kevin was an pivotal part of the Defenders percussion staff from 1980-1982. Recently Kevin has taught many corps and marching bands including […]
The Auburn Purple Lancers are off the ground and running. Finishing up a successful autumn recruitment campaign they are now rehearsing with twenty members in the battery section and a growing brass ensemble. The color guard and dance ensemble is rehearsing on a weekly basis with designs on developing a winter guard program. This is […]
We have received several requests for the DCA Championship Schedule. The U.S. Labor Day holiday determines the dates for the Championship. In 2009, Labor Day – always set by law as the first Monday in September – is September 7th. This is the latest possible date for it. Correspondingly, DCA Finals in Rochester, NY will […]
The Atlanta CorpsVets are proud to announce they have joined the Conn-Selmer family beginning with the 2009 season. Dr. David Stollberg, Executive Director made the announcement earlier this week to the corps membership. Dr. Stollberg said about the purchase, "We are extremely happy to have this relationship with the Conn-Selmer Corporation. We look forward to […]
The Kawartha Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps have decided to cancel their trip to France, to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, citing financial challenges. According to John O’Reilly, a long-time band member who had helped spearhead the trip, a lack of financial commitment from both Veterans Affairs Canada and the Lindsay Legacy […]
DCA President Gil Silva had help from Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks in opening the 2009/2010 DCA Rules Congress at the George Eastman House Museum. Rarely are politicians as drum corps savvy and cooperative as this “cross party” pair. Both spoke about their sincere appreciation for all DCA and drum […]
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