Events we could never imagine, until it became real. This was a devastating blow to our members AND to the financial stability of Ascend Performing Arts. All major funding sources such as Drums Along the Rockies, performance fees, and Bingo games have been canceled or suspended (learn more about how Ascend is responding to this […]
With the cancellation of the 2020 Drum Corps International tour, many member corps have posted their own announcements and information specific to their organizations. Instead of posting each one individually, Drum Corps Planet has collated them in this post for easy reference.
We know this is a difficult time for everyone as we all respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The events worldwide have impacted Drum Corps International as well, forcing cancellation of the 2020 Summer Tour as of Wednesday, March 25. DCI’s voting membership unanimously reached the difficult decision with great regret after thorough evaluation of numerous […]
That first impact! John Bogenschutz and Nick Little discuss “Club Blue: A Gangster Chronicle.” You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
For Keegan Watts, a senior at Elizabethtown High School, he has learned consistency and determination is key. Watts will be marching with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps this summer playing snare drum. “This is the most talented group of people I’ve ever met in my entire life,” Watts said. Read the rest of the […]
We have been hard at work over the past few months working on a whole new merchandise experience for our phans. A new name and fresh designs! The Phan Shop aims to generate revenue in support of Phantom Regiment’s mission: creating life-changing experiences through performing arts education. Additionally, the Phan Shop elevates and promotes the […]
Spirit of Atlanta and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the inductees for the 2020 class of the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame. Join us in congratulating these special people for their longtime contributions to the Spirit of Atlanta organization. Plans are still underway for the 2020 Spirit of Atlanta Hall […]
Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the Visual Staff for the 2020 season! Zak Stillwell will return to the Blue Knights as Visual Caption Head for the 2020 season. Zak Stillwell is a full-time visual designer, instructor, and clinician based out of Benicia, California. He began his pageantry career at the […]
At the center of every strong drum corps is a strong team of member leadership who serves the corps both on and off the field. As a liaison between performers and staff, this team of veteran members takes on additional responsibility, puts in the extra effort to lead by example, and sets a standard for […]
The Sacramento Mandarins has made the difficult decision to cancel the March and April drum corps camp. This decision was made while considering a number of factors. Clearly, the safety and well-being of our members, staff and volunteers is our most important consideration. In this circumstance our host school district had decided to close the […]
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