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Aged Out Podcast 97 – Aged Out Reacts with Colin McNutt (Boston Crusaders 2023)

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Mike Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Boston Crusaders Drumline from finals week with Boston Crusaders Director of Percussion, Colin McNutt. Read the rest of the article here.

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Midwest Combine Experience Camp

The Midwest Combine Experience Camp is designed to give aspiring drum corps members an easy, no-pressure way to learn about the drum & bugle corps activity. Jointly hosted by the seven Midwest corps, instructors and administrators from the Blue Stars, Cavaliers, Colt Cadets, Colts, Madison Scouts, Phantom Regiment, and River City Rhythm will be on […]

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Remembering Robert W. Smith

Yesterday, we learned of the passing of the famed composer and former Troopers arranger, Robert W. Smith. Robert was an icon in the world of bands and drum corps, and he created some of the most unforgettable music. We were incredibly fortunate to have worked with Robert from 2013 to 2018 while he assembled some […]

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Blue Stars Celebrate 60 Years in 2024

What a ride it has been! Throughout the challenges and triumphs of our history, the Blue Stars have continued to thrive and prevail. And now we are excited and proud to march into the 2024 season celebrating our 60th anniversary. Among the highlights of our unique history we will celebrate: Our humble beginnings in 1964 […]

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On the Back Hash Ep. #53- Interview with Steven Page

This week we are joined by Steven Page who is a judge for DCI, WGI, and many other High School Circuits. We pick his brain about adjudicating different shows and his ideas on judging as a whole. Let us know what you think about this interview and someone we should try to talk to in […]

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Mandarins Design team returns for 2024!

Fantastic news! We have familiar faces returning to the Mandarins as our ENTIRE design team returns for 2024! We are excited to see what this inspiring team puts together for the Year of the Dragon! Check out their full bios here: https://www.mandarins.org/programs/mandarins-drum-corps/design-staff/ Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 23 – Alex Beltran

Geroge and Rob sit down with Alex Beltran who is the Boston Crusaders Battery Manager and the Director of United Percussion. Read the rest of the article here.

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Aged Out Podcast 96 – Aged Out Reacts with Rudy Garcia (Blue Devils 2023)

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Mike Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Blue Devils Drumline from finals day with Rudy Garcia…who works there. Read the rest of the article here.

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2022 and 2023 Mandarins Hall of Fame

At the Mandarins’ 60th Anniversary Gala, Joseph Fong, Sy Miyasato, Mike Jan, and Kitty Chow were indicted into the Mandarins Hall of Fame for the Class of 2022 and 2023. They’ve given the Mandarins several decades of experience and volunteer effort to help make the organization what it is today. Read their bios and those […]

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On The Back Hash Ep. #52- Interview with Noah Gawarecki

Another OTBH Interview!!! This time we speak with the passionate and inspirational Noah Gawarecki! (NOTE: We sadly experienced some technical difficulties during our interview but feel we still had a great conversation with Noah) What are your thoughts on what was discussed? Do you feel you learned something you didn’t know before? Are there any […]

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