On July 23, 2016 the Drum Corps International’s Blue Devils made a stop in San Antonio, Texas for the DCI Southwestern Championship. While in town, the snare line came together to do an impromptu set at the most popular tourism attraction and the source of a South Texas treasure, the San Antonio River Walk. What […]
For years, drum corps fans and participants have uttered this phrase: Drum corps – For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible The frustration we’ve felt in the activity in trying to explain what we do and why we love it so much outside of […]
Fuse (www.fuse.tv), a national television network for the fast-growing, Latino and multicultural 18-34 audience, today announced that Clash of the Corps Executive Producer Dwayne Johnson will host the series’ premiere episode on his official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DwayneJohnson), as part of a Facebook Live viewing event for his over 56 million fans on Tuesday, October 4 […]
The Mandarins are pleased to announce new Design Team members Darren VanDerpoel as Percussion Arranger / Caption Head, and Mario Ramirez as Color Guard designer / Caption Head for the 2017 season. Darren VanDerpoel resides in Diamond Bar, CA and works throughout Southern California as a music educator. After graduating from Vista HS in 2005, […]
Thank you for your interest in auditioning at Crossmen! Each year, hundreds of young adults from around the globe make the trip to Dallas, San Antonio, or Houston, Texas to attend one of three Texas eXperience Camps in hopes of becoming a member. As a 26-time DCI finalist, Crossmen have become known for tradition, family, […]
The Colts are pleased to introduce Bob Barfield as visual caption head. Bob brings with him 30+ years of experience in the drum corps activity, having experience as a technician, caption head, and consultant with Carolina Crown, the Boston Crusaders, and the Blue Stars, among others. He also has experience teaching and designing with various […]
Carolina Crown is extremely excited to announce the complete 2017 Crown Percussion Team. “Having the majority of the team return will insure that the continued development of the most recent years remains a priority for this award wining music ensemble,” said Crown Executive Director, Jim Coates. Crown Percussion Leaders Thom Hannum, Jim Ancona and Travis […]
The Cadets are proud to to announce their color guard design team for the 2017 season with Kristy Templin returning as Caption Supervisor. Joe Heininger will return as Head Designer and Choreographer with John Lemire, Eric Babula and Philip Traini joining as Designers and Choreographers. “Last night, Sam (Watson) and I were on a call […]
What is the purchase process? All instruments available immediately will require payment in full before delivery. For all instruments available after the 2015 season, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve instruments, and payment in full is due by August 15th, 2016. We also accept Purchase Orders from School Districts. All instruments are sold […]
In tandem with a recent announcement (see press release here) we are excited to introduce that beginning in 2016, The Academy will be offering its Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic marching brass and percussion instruments for sale. With reduced pricing for the instruments, the opportunity is perfect for any performer, drum corps, high school, or collegiate […]
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