They kept working, though lunch aromas wafted from the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps’ chuck wagon. Traute “Mom” Gilbert helped prepare the balanced meal from the semi-truck trailer, as she has countless times since the early 1990s. “Let’s take the next set, 16 counts!” the major called out over the marching band perfecting drills in […]
Johnstown’s erratic weather can play havoc on the Cadets Spring Training schedule. But a little help from a budding meteorologist has allowed corps administrators to better plan daily rehearsals with the help of the Marching Weather channel, a Web site that provides forecasts and analysis for the Western Pennsylvania town, and everywhere the Cadets will […]
This summer brings a new corps to the field. Music City, of Nashville, Tenn., will compete as part of Drum Corps International’s Open Class. In today’s Field Pass, host Dan Potter tells us what we can expect from this fledgling corps. Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave a message for Dan […]
The 2009 Drum Corps International World Championship Drum & Bugle Corps Open Class Quarterfinals schedule has been announced by the Michigan City Summer Festival Committee and DCI. The World Championships are scheduled for Michigan City and Indianapolis through 2018. This year’s events in Michigan City are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3 and 4, […]
Alumni, family members, supporters, volunteers and fans are invited to join the corps on Aug. 9th at the Westin Indianapolis for a wonderful brunch, stories, memories, laughs and tears, as the members and staff close out an amazing 75th Anniversary Season. Tickets to the Cadets Annual Awards Banquet are now available and can be purchased […]
Spirit has an immediate opening for a trumpet and tuba performance position with the corps. Those interested in seeking membership in the corps should contact director [at] spiritdrumcorps [dot] org for more information. The corps is currently involved in very successful pre-tour rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming Drum Corps International tour. The 2009 Spirit […]
As can be the case, a knee injury has sent a veteran tuba player home from Spring Training in Johnstown, Pa. As a result, the corps has an opening for an excellent tuba player for the discounted total fee of $1,799. The Cadets are having a great, great spring and all expectations are, a great […]
The physical challenges and demands of participating in a competitive high school marching band are similar to those experienced by athletes who compete in sports like football, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting in Seattle. Today, marching bands no longer just march in precision formation, study presenter Gary […]
The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is partnering with Wynne Motorcoaches, LLC, a division of Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group, for it’s motorcoach transportation needs in 2009. The Blue Stars join a growing number of drum corps choosing Wynne for the upcoming season. "When we set out to find a transportation partner for the […]
Are you an Alumni? LET US KNOW! We are rebuilding our entire database of GLASSMEN Alumni! With the 2009 tour almost ready to kick off, we want to invite all GLASSMEN Alumni to let us know where you are! If you’ve already registered before, register here and now. Even if we cross reference you in […]
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