Drum corps fans will again get their chance to "make the call" as they select – and then judge – their favorite performances of the world’s most elite marching music ensembles as part of Drum Corps International’s 2009 spring cinema event, “The Countdown.” Coming to National CineMedia theaters across the U.S. on Wednesday, May 13, […]
Crown had a camp at Nation Ford High School the weekend of February 13-15. The following is a synopsis of the camp in 3 short acts…Haiku style! Members came to campTo play music – new and oldPleasant were the sounds Read the rest of the article here.
The Crossmen February Rehearsal Camp concluded recently with 100 students rehearsing music and drill for the 2009 production, Forbidden. The camp was hosted at the stunning new facilities of C. T. Johnson High School in San Antonio, where Crossmen Assistant Corps Director Jarrett Lipman is a band director. Aaron Goldberg, brass caption head, is excited […]
The February camp kicked off with some greatly improved weather conditions. While a blanket of snow covered Rosemont in January, this past camp weekend saw much milder 50-degree temperatures, which was a welcomed reprieve from traditional winter conditions in the Midwest Once again the camp was very well attended, and many important preparations were under […]
After discussions with Alumnus Pat Vazquez and Cadets Director George Hopkins regarding a one- time alumni corps (See LINK), it was decided that there would be interest and value in Hopkins presenting a STATE OF THE CADETS report to local alumni and fans who gather once per month in Northern New Jersey. With this in […]
The Diamond Bar Community Foundation has joined forces with Diamond Bar’s Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization as a Presenting Sponsor of Corps at the Crest Walnut, a Drum Corps International Tour Event. The show takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Mt. San Antonio College’s (Mt. SAC) Hilmer Lodge Memorial Stadium. “The show will […]
For the past few years, we have had the idea within the offices of Youth Education in the Arts, that we would be able to launch a successful merchandise operation. Of course, we have the Cadet sales, and the USSBA soft goods and video sales that are obvious, but what we really look forward to, […]
After a meeting with Pat Vazquez, Cadets Alumnus and past Drum Major, George Hopkins, Director of the Cadets, announced that, over the weekend of Aug. 1-2, the Cadets Drum Corps, in association with the Cadets Alumni Corps, will host a special one-time only special appearance/performance opportunity for past members of the corps. “Our entire organization […]
In contrast to January’s sunny skies, the Mandarins’ February camp was held amidst rainy and windy conditions. However, the elements did not prevent the Mandarins from taking the next step in developing the 2009 program, Absolute. During Sunday’s ensemble rehearsal, the brass and percussion sections played through this season’s opener, Festive Overture. Vince Oliver, the […]
If there was a place that felt like the Cadets’ second home, Johnstown, Pa., would be it. Returning to a community that always opens its arms in welcome; the corps is heading back to the Western Pennsylvania town for Spring Training in mid-May. This season, the Cadets will even lengthen their stay, as the corps […]
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