The Cavaliers are pleased to partner with Visceral Dance Chicago to offer the Corps’ 2019 color guard cast an exclusive, week-long dance intensive leading into the summer tour. “The Cavaliers’ educators and administrators are charged with delivering a transformative educational and developmental experience that goes well beyond the field of performance,” said Chris Lugo, Executive […]
The Cavaliers are excited to announce a NEW series of Master Classes for the 2019 Audition Experience, featuring artists and educators currently representing the New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Juilliard School, Northwestern University, Rutgers University, and Oberlin College and Conservatory. This world-class group of musicians, including Chris Martin, Gail Williams, Colin Williams, and […]
We are pleased to announce our 2019 percussion staff. Led by multi-year returning Caption Head, Lauren Teel, this talented group of instructors continues to build a percussion section that has become one of the most respected programs in DCI. Click HERE to see the complete biographies of our new and returning staff members. Read the […]
Sign up to volunteer for the November 16-18 audition camp in Indianapolis, IN After you submit the form, someone will be in touch with you with instructions for arrival, sleeping arrangements, and other information about the camp. Thanks for helping make the experience great for our members! Read the rest of the article here.
The Board of Directors and staff of Ascend Performing Arts spent the weekend of October 19th – 21st reviewing the 2018 year and evaluating the organization’s progress in relation to it’s strategic plan for the future. “Ascend is facing some significant challenges in FY 2019,” said Board Chairman Darrell Griffin. “This board has worked hard […]
Lindsey Vento, Chris Moore, and Andy Poor talk about the great seasons these corps had in 2018, recorded live during the season. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
At the time of its installation in April 2017, then-Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps director Fred Morris said he thought the Fort Caspar Museum exhibit was the only public drum and bugle corps exhibit of its kind in the country. Now, some 18 months later, the Troopers exhibit will close to the public Saturday. “It’s […]
We are pleased to announce the Mandarins 2019 Color Guard Staff with a focus on continuing the tradition of visual creativity. Once again leading the color guard team will be returning Color Guard Caption Manager Mario Ramirez. Program Coordinator Ike Jackson stated, “I’m extremely proud that joining us again this year will be our Creative […]
The Troopers Alumni Association Committee has just announced that it has voted to eliminate it’s annual alumni membership dues requirement. Now, all alumni are officially recognized as members of the association. The committee went on to encourage all alumni to “give back” to the drum corps as a replacement to the dues system and have […]
Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. (MCYA), parent organization for Music City Drum Corps and newly formed Music City Winds, announces the addition of four new board members and the election of two new officers. The following board members were elected to 3-year terms and joined the board in late September. Michael Chiodo is […]
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