To put it simply, the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps would not exist without the dedication of volunteers. Since our founding in 1964, thousands of individuals have donated countless hours in a tireless effort to provide a unique and unforgettable experience for our marching members. As we continue the legacy they fostered, we seek […]
In 2022, The Cadets entered into a partnership with the Erie Sports Center as the new spring training site for the corps’ May-June rehearsals. Since then, the City of Erie has welcomed The Cadets with open arms, offering access to local business relationships, services, volunteers, and new opportunities for funding and partnerships. The experience has […]
Alums and community members, are invited to join Spirit of Atlanta this Sunday, February 19th, for a day filled with fun and celebration as we kick off the 2023 Alumni corps season and update the community on the state of the corps and our future plans. The activities will take place at Mt. Bethel Christian […]
The Cadets Health and Wellness Team is thrilled to announce that Dr. Elliot Cleveland, DPT, will serve as Health and Wellness Consultant for the 2023 season. Dr. Cleveland is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist and the founder of Marching Health. He brings a wealth of knowledge, research, and experience in marching arts physical training […]
As The Cadets look forward to 2034 and the corps’ 100th anniversary, our management team has conceptualized an endowment fund for The Cadets to help ensure the future of the non-profit organization and corps in perpetuity. The creation of the Endowment was approved by the Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) Board of Directors at the […]
Formed in 1956, Phantom Regiment is an internationally known name in the marching arts. As our organization grew, we did what many groups like ours did: we started selling merchandise. That side hustle grew into an important slice of our annual budget, and eventually became a leading merchandising program in our activity. Outselling our competition […]
“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to the beautiful soul that was Susie McMurry. Her incredible generosity and support of the Troopers have been instrumental in reshaping the organization, and we will be forever grateful. Susie inspired us with her genuine love for young people and reinforced how the marching arts could […]
It takes a talented team of generous, diligent people to sustain The Cadets through a season – people who volunteer their time and hard work to keep our members and staff well nourished through the rigors of the day to day drum corps life. This year, a team of three dedicated individuals will be leading […]
The performers of the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps (www.jerseysurf.org) are holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser from February 1 through June 15, 2023 to raise money to offset costs of participation in the 2023 Drum Corps International Summer Tour. Jersey Surf members will earn funds based on the total quantity of gently worn, […]
As we get ready for the 25th Annual Crusader Classic this fall, we’re excited to announce a second tournament in San Antonio, Texas! While the corps prepares during their April rehearsal camp, join us on the course for our first ever Texas Crusader Classic on Saturday, April 29th! The fun tees off at the historic […]
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