Despite a nearly 11-inch snowfall in Rosemont, all callback candidates made it to camp safely, and the audition process is nearly complete. It was one of the best-attended January camps to date. It was a very busy weekend with work on fundamentals in all areas. The staff and design team were very pleased with the […]
A number of Jo Daviess County residents attended the inauguration. Many went along with the Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, and at least one other Galena person went to ride in the parade. But a number of county residents also went simply to see history firsthand. Suzi Ludwig and her three daughters, all of […]
Spirit overpowers Cold! Much buzz surrounded the January 16-18 weekend, some excitement around the Presidential Inauguration but mostly over the Carolina Crown weekend camp that was held at Fort Mill High School. This camp was the first camp of the season that did not include the colorguard, however, the corps was lucky enough to have […]
Do you know someone in the Cadets family that gives their heart and soul to the organization? Someone whose contributions to the corps and the activity have had a profound impact in continuing the Cadets mission? The Cadets Hall of Fame Committee wants to hear from you! Beginning March 1 through Midnight on April 30th, […]
The Drum Corps International Hall of Fame is where the legends of drum corps are remembered for the indelible impressions they have left on the activity. Started in 1985, today nearly 90 people enjoy membership in the Hall of Fame. An election by DCI corps directors and current Hall of Fame members in the spring […]
Rules for the Drum Corps International competition have recently changed to allow the incorporation of electronic musical instruments, and the world champion Blue Devils has announced it will now use Roland products exclusively. "We are very excited about using Roland products and partnering with the world’s leading electronic music manufacturer," says David Gibbs, Executive Director […]
Colts had their first camp of the 2009 season at Washington Middle School in Dubuque this weekend. During registration, lines were forming through the many hallways and even to one of the entrances of the school. It was really great to see so many familiar faces and even more new ones who were in attendance […]
Hey all you West Coasters! And we don’t just mean those of the Maroon and Gold persuasion. Alumni and fans from every corps are invited to a monthly drum corps lunch in Los Angeles at the well-loved Pane E Vino Trattoria on Beverly Blvd. The first luncheon will be held on Feb. 26th, with subsequent […]
Drums Along the Waterfront on August 2 has added the Santa Clara Vanguard to it’s line up. The competition will be held in Orchard Park, NY at Ralph Wilson Stadium (formerly Rich Stadium), home of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. This stadium was also the home of the DCI World Championships in 1990, 1995 and 2001. […]
Yesterday was the final day for the 2009 FBR Open and Kenny Perry was not the only winner. Dozens of charitable organizations benefited from the Birdies for Charity campaign, including our own Academy. After more than four months of gathering pledges and donations, The Academy ended up raising $23,600, our all-time record for this campaign, […]
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