Dear friends and supporters, The holiday season is upon us and I hope it will be a joyous one for you all. I know that all of us at Carolina Crown have much for which to be thankful, not the least of which is the comradeship and support bestowed by each of you. In a […]
Crack open the history books and get ready for rewrites, because Drum Corps International is launching its most colossal DVD offer EVER! The "deal of all deals" on the "bundle of all DVD bundles" is here to claim its rightful spot as the newly appointed eighth wonder of the world… the entire DCI World Championship […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce Janet Edwards left us unexpectedly this past December 10th at the age of 49. Janet was a member of the Vanguard color guard in the mid-70’s, and the 1997 Alumni Corps. She had dedicated her life to public service and spent 12 years in the Santa Clara […]
On Monday, December 1st, The Academy announced the team of educators that have been chosen to teach the visual program for the 2009 Corps. Returning will be Caption Head Matt Ray and instructor Matt Stout. New to the staff will be Ben Henderson, Bill Fritz, and Casey Ehrler. Jaime Holly will be serving as Visual […]
An ages old saying goes, "the devil is in the details." Last week, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps learned it would march in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. The Colts are among 100 groups selected from 1,382 organizations that applied. "When I turned in the application, it was […]
Just like Santa’s elves at the North Pole, the Cadets have been busy during rehearsal camps putting together their 2009 field program, “Lenny.” The corps met last weekend at Woodstown High School in Woodstown, N.J., learning the show prelude and nearly three minutes of the opener that includes some of Leonard Bernstein’s greatest works. So […]
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Racine American Legion Post 76 Drum and Bugle Corps: A Scrapbook History: 1916 – 1946 by George D. Fennell, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the History category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes […]
The 2008 Drum Corps International World Champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL have selected to play exclusively on Jupiter Quantum brass instruments beginning with the 2009 DCI competitive season. J.D. Shaw, Caption Head and Music Arranger for Phantom Regiment said this of their new brass selection, "The Quantum Marching Brass has […]
Starting this week, Drum Corps International will begin shipping a newly-edited version of the first volume of its 2008 World Championship DVDs. Additional editing of the production was made necessary because of a change in the copyright status of a piece of music. "Drum Corps International and its member corps maintain their commitment to all […]
As an extension of its educational mission, the Madison Scouts announce an internship program designed to give music education and business students an opportunity to get firsthand experience working with the Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps. “We have renewed our focus on the educational components of the organization,” stated Executive Director Jeff Spanos. “Our […]
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