Two DCI corps members were recently awarded $1,000 scholarships from the international nonprofit organization, Dutch in DCI. Established by former drum corps members in 2006, Dutch in DCI seeks to provide opportunities for Dutch students to participate with Drum Corps International groups. With financial assistance, the organization helps to offset costs for the overseas performers, […]
In less than one month, the Cadets will hit the road for their 75th Anniversary season. Part of this memorable season will be four great home shows where members of the USSBA Show Staff Team are invited to join us in a variety of roles. Whether you want to cheer on the world’s finest marching […]
Something new will wash over Drum Corps International’s World Class this summer. And, it will make a lot of people smile. In this week’s Field Pass, DCI’s Dan Potter says "Surf’s up!" Listen to the episode here.
Rock Hill city and school officials expect an upcoming drum corps competition to bring a much-needed financial boost to the area. From thousands of fans plus the nine performing squads expected to descend on Rock Hill for the evening event on July 26, organizers predict city businesses will bank roughly $70,000. Some said they expect […]
It’s shaping up to be a remarkable summer for the Cadets, their fans and their alumni – and it just got a little bit better – as the 75th Anniversary Diamond Bash Weekend will now be capped off with the Music in Motion drum corps competition being held at Giants Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 2. […]
Renee Penton-Jones was tall as a teenager — very tall. "Mr. Jones loved tall girls, especially for flag lines, so the corps could use us as a gauge for straight lines and circles," she recalled. "It was scary for me that first year (in A corps). He put me in a key position right away […]
This morning, representatives from half of the 50 states plus Japan will gather in the parking lot behind the grandstands at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds. They’ll eat breakfast at 7 a.m., and then put in a 12-hour work day, with breaks for lunch, dinner and evening snack. Lights out won’t come until 11 p.m. Welcome […]
Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps proudly presents the first annual Snare Camp! Snare Camp is a two-day workshop where players of all levels may join the Pacific Crest drumline and participate in their daily routine from wake-up to lights out. Students will have the chance to learn from Pacific Crest’s world class instructional staff […]
Members of the Cadets Alumni Association can now cast their ballots to select the 2009 Class of the Cadets Hall of Fame. Voting will continue until Midnight June 30th as the following founding fathers, dedicated members, instructors and volunteers are considered for the highest honor in the organization. Letters of nomination and support are now […]
Ten minutes running to an airport or a grocery store. Mending rips and sewing on Cavalry buttons. Helping in the kitchen truck where 51,000 meals will be prepared. Or … sure, see America through the windows of a bus. Over the past 51 years, Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps has depended upon volunteers for the […]
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