We’ve only completed the summer of 2008 in the past three months, but the Vanguard Cadets are ready for 2009! The Open Class World Champion Vanguard Cadets will host auditions for brass, percussion and color guard on December, 19-21, 2008, in the Santa Clara/San Jose area. Students seeking information on the current DCI Open Class […]
We look forward to seeing all returning Spartans, parents and friends. We are also very eager to meet all the new musicians and performers who have submitted membership information forms and others who are planning to attend Spartans Open House & Orientation on Sunday November 16th. All Spartans 2008 Veterans are asked to arrive by […]
Ah yes…….Disneyland during the holidays. What a treat…….and a special treat to James Teubner, lead trumpet and section leader of the Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, as he has been selected to play one of the world famous "Toy Soldier" in their famous Disney Christmas Fantasy Parade this year. James, a native of Yorba […]
Revolution DBC would like to welcome back Julian Howard and AJay Riojas to the 2009 DBC Caption Head Staff. Moving forward in our 10th season, it is great to welcome back familiar faces. As with the already announced Percussion Staff we will see the return of Julian Howard to once again head up the Brass […]
The brass staff of the Vanguard Cadets will be offering Sunday afternoon workshops for interested and serious brass players who consider attending the clinic/auditions later on in the fall. The workshops are to be held on November 9, 16 and 23 from 1 to 4 pm at the Vanguard’s Corps Hall, 1795 Space Park Drive […]
Teal Sound is pleased to announce the movement of Mr. Marcos Martinez, Teal’s former Visual Caption Head to the position of Visual Supervisor/Designer for the 2009 season. While looking for a unique style and development for the upcoming season, it was determined that Marcos could add the flare and flash to the program that will […]
Mystikal Youth Arts Organization is please to announce David Roberts as the new Corps Director. David comes to Mystikal with drum corps experience as well as being a band director. David obtained his BA in Music Education from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on his Masters of Music at University of Texas at […]
We are happy to announce that two new management positions have been filled by two Spartans Support Staff members! Therese Griffin has accepted the position of General Manager. Working directly with and reporting to the Executive Director, Therese will be responsible for coordinating and management of services pertaining to Corps membership, Support Staff/Volunteers, management of […]
Nearly 40 years ago, Rob Dunnington wore lederhosen and a Bavarian hat while marching in the Dutch Boy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. The Kitchener boy, then 12 years old, wanted nothing more than to play his contrabass tuba-like horn, performing in the Oktoberfest parade and traveling with the corps all over the world. "We […]
Continuing the tradition of their vanguard namesake, Vanguard Cadets will once again explore new territory with their 2009 production, "Love." While the repertoire is still being finalized, most, if not all of the music will be recognizable to marching pageantry fans, supported by lush and popular melodies, unexpected textures and big visual effects. Read the […]
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