In Bristol, the Fourth of July Parade comes as close to being sacred as motherhood and apple pie. Not surprisingly then, when organizers voted Jan. 6 to shorten the historic parade’s route by approximately one-half mile, the outcry could be heard from one end of Hope Street to the other, and well beyond. Members of […]
After a record number of talented musicians from across the country and the world auditioned in South Carolina, Texas, and Florida, Carolina Crown brass and percussion spots are set. Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC, once again served as host to Carolina Crown this weekend. Brass players and percussionists arrived on Friday night, […]
At its 2016 Annual Meeting, Pacific Crest’s Board of Directors installed its officers for 2016. The Board will be led by incoming President, Ron Clark. Ron Clark was elected to the Board of Directors in 2003, and most recently served as the organization’s Vice President. Other officers include: Vice President – Gerry VanBooven Treasurer – […]
BDPA Welcomes Justin Heimbecker as New CEO BD Performing Arts (BDPA) has a rich history of being on the cutting edge of innovation and excellence, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset. BDPA historically leverages these strengths to enrich the lives of youth with a level of excellence that becomes a part of their lives forever. It is with that […]
You’re invited to be a part of the golf action at the Waste Management Phoenix Open through the tournament’s Birdies for Charity Program. The program centers around the PGA TOUR professionals making birdies – lots of them – during the 2016 Waste Management Phoenix Open. You don’t need to be much of a golfer, or […]
The new year brings new excitement for an amazing 2016 drum corps season. The Crown Brass and Percussion sections will learn more show music at this weekend’s January camp. The corps will also welcome back a former drum and staff member. Can the 2016 season come close to topping the excitement shared by fans over […]
If you missed the online registration period for the January Camp, you can still register onsite. The January Camp takes place Saturday, January 16 – Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Diamond Bar High School. Plan to arrive by 8:00 am to allow adequate time to register onsite. The fee is $150 plus the one-time application […]
Phantom Regiment is saddened by the death of William (Bill) C. Hyde, who died at his home Tuesday in Roscoe, Ill. He was 79. Bill was a volunteer bus driver from the early 1980s into the ’90s. He got involved with Phantom Regiment when two of his children, Bill and Carrie, joined Phantom Regiment Cadets. […]
CrownBLOCK tickets for the 2016 DCI World Championships (Indianapolis, IN), and the three regional shows including DCI Southeast, DCI Southwest, and DCI East are NOW on SALE! You can also book your hotel for DCI Championships Week with Crown and stay right across the street from Lucas Oil Stadium. Carolina Crown is again offering the […]
Four students have been selected as drum majors for the 2016 season. The team will be led by Sabrina Thomas. Sabrina is entering her fifth year at Pacific Crest, and performed on mellophone her first four seasons. She will be assisted by Bryan Martinez, Corin Uchuion, and Thomas Jenkins. Bryan performed as a trumpet player […]
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