Due to the number of drummers who participate in our Fall Workshops, Percussion Coordinator Matt Altmire has assembled a team of faculty to ensure that all participants get the highest level of instruction and personalized attention. In addition to the Pacific Crest staff, we are excited and honored to announce a number of individuals and […]
Two corps are gearing up for their return to DCI competitive action in the coming year, much to the delight of drum corps fans and corps supporters across the country. Following two seasons of inactivity, the Columbus, Ohio-based Capital Regiment is preparing to return to the field of competition in 2009. With the audition and […]
Carolina Crown hosted a booth at both the annual North Carolina Music Educators Association conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana. The purpose of these booths was to promote all the educational opportunities that Crown provides as well as providing a great recruiting tool for the […]
Fifty days… 41 states… more than 100 spectacular events. Starting on June 20, the 2009 Drum Corps International Summer Tour will bring the exciting performances of the world’s most elite and exclusive marching music ensembles to passionate fans across the United States. With many familiar locations and favorite venues slated for inclusion on the ’09 […]
Congratulations go out today to North Port High School’s Drum & Bugle Corps, which last weekend completed the 2008 competition season by finishing in the top 10 in class 2A at the state marching band finals. The group performed three routines for their "Fiesta" themed show at Tropicana Field — a Latin party theme that […]
The 2009 season opened on a high note for Crown as the corps welcomed a record-setting turnout of 350 applicants at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC. The staff was excited at the talent level of the musicians and performers who were in attendance at the first camp weekend, not to mention their […]
Community programs sponsored by the Santa Clara Vanguard provide a place for local children to learn dance and for artists of all ages to teach, learn, and exhibit art as performance. Ashley Carter started with the Children’s Adventure in Movement program at SCV when she was 7 years old. Ashley’s parents, Roger and Kelly, brought […]
Auditions for the corps are just around the corner. Coming in from out of town? Here is a list of hotels that are near the auditions and links to their websites. A limited number of local members are available to house applicants as well. More information is available in the audition packets. Click the "Read […]
It is with great pleasure that the Santa Clara Vanguard welcomes back Mr. George Brown. George is rejoining SCV as the Director of Operations. He will be part of the core management team, reporting directly to CEO Jeff Fiedler and working closely with the COO, Kathy Serksnis. “George’s familiarity with the organization means that he […]
With less than one week left to postmark your order, time is ticking out for your chance to secure some of the best seats for the 2009 DCI World Championships! Drum Corps International is excited to present its 2009 World Championships from Indianapolis, Ind., at the brand new Lucas Oil Stadium, and our FANtastic 5 […]
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