At Mt. Lebanon High School, Will King and Brandon Tambellini spent a lot of time together as members of the school’s marching band. After graduation in 2015, they took separate but similar paths. Both will be juniors in college this fall and both are majoring in music education. Mr. King, 20, attends Indiana University of […]
This year we took a different approach to the music ensemble. Sit down with SCV Brass Arranger, JD Shaw as he elaborates on the role of our 12-member chamber ensemble, and provides deeper insight into the music of “Ouroboros”! Read the rest of the article here.
Calling all fans, friends and alumni: Pioneer can really use your support as we work through a recent incident involving one of our support vehicles. The camper that we use for our staff and corps director, was involved in an accident in the state of Iowa in mid July. While driving on a back road […]
A band group from up north stops by McDonald County High School for a visit to get some extra practice. McDonald County High School hosted special guests on its football field for a day. “They’ve been out here for hours and my students get to come in and watch people that are really serious on […]
Imagine a marching band combined with synchronized dance movements and the artistry of a Broadway production. That’s what an audience can expect from a drum corps performance. “When I describe a drum corps, I like to say it is a marching band on steroids,” said Matt Tichy, director of social media and school outreach as […]
Forward Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the Black Star Drum Line has agreed to become a performing ensemble managed by Forward Performing Arts and a partner group to the world-renowned Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Black Star Drum Line was formed in 2008 by director and Madison Scouts alumnus Joey B. Banks. […]
Thanks to a generous sponsorship by e-Adjudicate, Pacific Crest was able to provide a memorable VIP Experience to attendees of this year’s Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl event. The VIP Experience allowed guests to enjoy the Rose Bowl in style, with amenities including free parking, a pre-show catered reception, and access to club seating. […]
Wearing shorts and shoes and not a whole lot else, the drumline crab-steps past gymnasts heaving flags. Others are dressed for yoga. It’s too hot for the elaborate, colorful uniforms they wear when they’re performing. It’s easily 100 degrees out, and with so much sun, it’s hard to tell whether the football field is turf […]
Following an extensive tour of the eastern half of the United States, including stops in Allentown, Boston, Washington, D.C., Orlando, and finally Dubuque, the Colts have settled into the heat and sunshine deep in the heart of Texas. The Colts began their #TexasTour with a show in Belton, Texas, at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. […]
Drum Corps International celebrates 45 years of marching and musical ensemble performances. There are 55 performing all summer long in 37 states. Central Texas welcomed 12 at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Thursday. The Boston Crusaders took to the field Thursday night after intense preparation. Read the rest of the article here.
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