We are thrilled to congratulate Michael Shapiro on his election into the WGI Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to individuals who have influenced WGI history through their achievements and contributions. Each year, outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the activity are inducted. Read the rest of […]
Spirit of Atlanta is proud to announce the addition of Geoff Schoeffel to the 2017 design team. Under Geoff’s direction, Spirit will be pushing to the cutting edge of electronic design and integration. Currently, Geoff is a professional electronics designer and recording engineer running his own company at www.pagentryaudio.com. After graduating from the recording school […]
The Santa Clara Vanguard has a block of hotel rooms available for those attending the 50th Anniversary Gala and DCI WEST at Stanford. We want to encourage you to stay at the Gala Headquarters opening weekend. Special room rates will be available Thursday June 22, Friday June 23, Saturday June 24, and Sunday June 25. […]
We are delighted to announce that you can purchase your tickets on Monday, December 5, 2016 for our Anniversary Gala, with special guest, The Blue Devils, scheduled for June 24, 2017. We are very much looking forward to this epic reunion weekend filled with performances, barbecues, silent auctions, and much more. Read the rest of […]
Will you donate to help members who need financial assistance to join the drum corps or percussion ensemble? It was a sad day in March, 2014. We lost Dinah Owens, a long-time, committed volunteer for the Ascend Programs-the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and Blue Knights World Percussion Ensemble. A Memorial Scholarship was established […]
The Cadets & Cadets2 are expanding their tuba sections! In years past, The Cadets have marched 8, 10, 12, 14 and even 16 tubas. The final number has not been determined for 2017, but what we do know is, we want more! So if you’re a tuba player, we want you to come to either […]
The corps’ athletic trainer explains how they prepare the members for the season and keep them well and safe throughout. With Zach Dangel and Russ Gavin This episode sponsored by Stanbury Uniforms Read the rest of the article here.
The Drum Corps world is where our college marchers go during the summer break. Currently corps across the country are already gearing up for their next tour and beginning auditions and rehearsals for what will be another amazing year of DCI performances. As the sport of marching band continues to grow it is always important […]
Located a short drive from the BD corps hall in Concord, CA, Mars is the Blue Devils’ rehearsal site. The fields of grass, dirt, wind, little shade, and lots of bugs mean so much to the Blue Devils family. Mars is the very heart and soul of the Blue Devils. Over the years, there have […]
It’s time for these young musicians to prove themselves. “A world class (drum) line, I was like I really want to march there,” said Hijlco Lankhorst, from the Netherlands. Over 200 teens and young adults from all around the world in Dubuque to audition for the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps. “The biggest thing we’ve […]
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