The formation of musical organizations called Drum and Bugle Corps was an interesting phenomenon at a particular period of American history. They were not exactly marching bands, and they were not exactly military guards, but a combination of both types of traditions. Research reveals that drum and bugle corps served as signaling units in the […]
Today we are excited to announce that we’re bringing our extraordinarily popular educational event THE BLUE WAY to Huntsville, AL on July 15th. The one-day event is open to student performers ages 14 to 21 and provides and incredible educational experience alongside the 2016 Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps. “The BLUE WAY is an incredible […]
The Phantom Regiment has become known worldwide for putting together passionate shows that are entertaining and competitive. And for years, band directors have been asking for a workshop where they could have access to our staff and our way of doing things. We have now added to our Educational Programs a Band Director’s Workshop where […]
Carolina Crown is excited to announce that the 2016 Preview Show date and location have been changed to Sunday, June 19, at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC. This move has been made to help promote the Nation Ford HS Marching Band’s recently announced invitation to this years Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “The […]
The Bluecoats are seeking a prop intern to reside with the corps for the remainder of Spring Training and the entirety of the 2016 DCI Summer Tour. The successful candidate will have experience in stage management, stage or prop construction and maintenance, and/or touring and logistics management. Drum corps experience is not required but highly […]
The 2016 Cadets are looking for volunteers to join the summer Prop Crew and help bring the Awakening to stadiums across America! The Prop Crew will be responsible for unloading and loading the corps’ prop truck before and after rehearsals and performances each day, as needed. Therefore, a certain level of physical fitness is necessary. […]
The Hall of Fame Committee for Spirit of Atlanta is proud to announce our inaugural inductee into the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame. On June 25, 2016, Spirit of Atlanta will proudly welcome Freddy Martin as the first member of our élite Hall. In 1976, Freddy founded Spirit of Atlanta with the help of […]
As John Hand sits at the edge of his truck tailgate, a familiar smell wafts in the breeze — freshly applied sun screen. Brass players in the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps have just arrived in the field beside Dutchtown Elementary, prepared to begin their afternoon stretches and exercises. Hand, too, had just […]
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps was visited by a special guest last Sunday. Sam Pilafian, the co-author of “The Breathing Gym”, stopped by Prairie View High School to work with the drum corps. Pilafian not only co-authored the book that musicians nationwide use in their classes, but has also taught music at the […]
On Saturday evening, June 4, The Cadets held a special, farewell performance in Johnstown, Pa. to thank the community for hosting the corps during Spring Training. In addition to making the public debut of the corps’ 2016 program, Awakening, Director George Hopkins was pleased to announce the members of The Cadets Hall of Fame Class […]
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