Resident David Vose was inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Aug. 30. Other inductees of the WDCHOF include legendary drummers Steve Gadd and Billy Cobham. Also inducted in this class was George Takei best known for portraying the helmsman of USS Enterprise in the “Star Trek” television series. Read […]
Band geek, band nerd…we’ve heard them all. I say we, because I am one…and I embrace it! When I was asked by boss and former color guard member Megan Jurgemeyer, to turn more In-depth stories, my mind immediately went to what I know: Marching Band. I started my “band career” like most students in the […]
Music City Drum Corps launches its 2020 season with a revitalized design team featuring a new group of award-winning Nashville professionals who will join key returning designers. Shane Gwaltney will lead the team as program coordinator. He is a charter member of Music City Mystique Indoor Percussion, and has since served as an arranger, designer […]
The first session of the 12th year of Mandarins Academy is already here. Check-in is at 12 noon on Sunday, September 8, with instruction from 12:30-4pm, at Sacramento State’s Capistrano Hall. Once again, Mandarins Academy benefits from the partnership between the Sacramento Mandarins and the Sacramento State School of Music. Read the rest of the […]
The Colts are proud to announce their 2020 music team. Returning as program coordinator for his second year will be WGI Hall of Famer and Music City Mystique founder Don Click. Also returning for his fourth season as brass caption head is Chad Miller and stepping into the role of brass arranger will be Michael […]
Following a magical 2019 drum corps season, the Bluecoats organization has begun preparations for another whirlwind summer of drum corps. Fans can expect a lot of the same – another 10,000+ mile tour across the US, about thirty incredible performances, and a production designed and instructed by the same team we’ve come to love so […]
The Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the outstanding team of designers and educators that will be leading the organization during the 2020 season. “We are incredibly excited to see this group of talented designers collaborate again for the Blue Stars in 2020,” said Executive Director Brad Furlano. “In his thirteenth […]
Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts are pleased to welcome Dr. Ward Miller as Director of Recruitment and Music Education Consultant for its programs. “We are honored to have Dr. Miller join our team,” stated Forward Performing Arts Programs Director Dann Petersen. “His incredible experience as a music educator as well as his unique […]
He walks onto the field of Lucas Oil Stadium to the sound of a full crowd cheering. He sets up his microphone with the pit and finds his starting position on the field to perform in Drum Corps International World Championship Finals. He’s rehearsed for countless hours, played reps over and over again and poured […]
The Seattle Cascades organization is pleased to announce Brandon Clemons as Tour Director. Brandon attended the University of Alabama and was a member of the “Million Dollar Band,” and is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He began teaching high school colorguard in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham area before marching with Atlanta CV Drum […]
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