Drum corps returns to the Rose Bowl Stadium in 2021! Experience (again!) marching music in one of the world’s most iconic venues. Pacific Crest presents this 90-minute event of Southern California drum corps performing their field shows as well as other works of music and dance. This is your chance to help bring back marching […]
The importance of being more aware and intentional in our communication, especially virtually. With Thea Kilbane of the Madison Scouts and Joshua Hecht of Music City. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article […]
Win prizes and have fun on a virtual scavenger hunt! We’ll all be hunting for items in your home related to the marching arts. You’ll have one minute to find the item. The person who collects the most items wins a $100 Amazon gift card! 2nd place gets a DCI shopping trip (one clothing item […]
The Phantom Regiment Phamily was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob “Vigs” Vigna on May 2 after an eight-year fight with Alzheimer’s. He was 75. He was father to two Phantom Regiment alumni and a long-time volunteer, booster, board member, and just about everything else. Along with his wife, Kathy, a former Phantom […]
George P. Andrews, Sr., 75, of Johnston, passed away at home on Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Providence, and a long-time resident of Johnston, he was married to the love of his life, the late Patricia M. (Ritter) for over 51 years and the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Petrucci) Andrews. George […]
Hudson Music has released a teaser for Steve Gadd’s new instructional book – the first he’s ever written. Titled Gaddiments, the book presents a series of rudimental passages inspired by Steve Gadd’s time in drum corps and his love of the rudiments of drumming. Read the rest of the article here.
Ascend Performing Arts is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Belcher to Assistant Director of the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Daniel Belcher, currently the Director of Member Experience with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps will now be stepping into the role of Assistant Director where he will be working side […]
Rachel Saint Vincent (Anderson) AKA “Peanut” What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008 What section? Colorguard, Colorguard Captain in 2008 Read the rest of the article here.
We need more conversations and concrete action to make drum corps more accessible to minority and unrepresented communities. With Bryen Warfield of the Bluecoats Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest […]
As businesses, governmental agencies, theaters, restaurants, schools and organizations come back to life after a year-long “forced hiatus” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, abundant opportunities have been created for a “recalibration” of strategic plans to ensure a smooth transition and successful future. As the board of directors of Jersey Surf, Inc., continues to explore the […]
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