Spring Fling is an informal gala where alumni and supporters of the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps meet to catch up with one another, enjoy dinner and drinks, and gain access to exclusive raffles, giveaways, and preview the new line of merchandise for 2015. LOCATION: IBEW Hall 256 Freeport St Dorchester, MA 02122 Read […]
We are seeking volunteers to staff our fourth annual DCI Capital Classic Home Show on Sunday, July 5. We have several positions available — everything from Parking Coordination, Ticketing, Cleanup, and more. See the job descriptions and select the spot(s) you’d like. Sign up at VolunteerSpot here. You do not need to register an account […]
As a leader in the marching arts, the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pickett Brass mouthpiece company out of Lexington, Kentucky. Founded by Peter Pickett in 1999, Pickett Brass specializes in developing custom mouthpieces for all brass instruments using state of the art equipment and techniques […]
Santa Clara Vanguard is pleased to announce the appointment of second-year trumpet, Maycie Meyer, 18, as Assistant Drum Major for the 2015 season. Meyer will assist veteran three-year Vanguard Drum Major Noe Gomez, 21, who will be graduating from the Corps at the end of the summer season. “I’m happy we are able to elevate […]
A mysterious artifact has arrived. We aren’t sure where it came from or why it is even here. We call it The Catalyst. A catalyst is an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action; as the performers react to it, the music changes from dark and aggressive to light and regal. And like […]
While the sound of the metronome and tuning notes filled the drum corps rehearsal air, more than 500 American flags transformed the sprawling front lawn of the Camden County Technical School into a sea of red, white, and blue this Memorial Day. With preparations for the upcoming DCI Summer Tour well underway, the Jersey Surf […]
The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze by Gaston Lyle, Alfred Lee Entrance of the Gladiators by Julius Fucik Carinvale by Jeff Beal Send in the Clowns by Stephen Sondheim I Will Never Leave You by Henry Kreiger, Bill Russell Original Music by Richard Saucedo, Ian Grom & John Mapes Read the rest of […]
All fans are welcome to come by rehearsals to check out Pacific Crest as we continue developing our production for the 2015 season. Upcoming Rehearsals at Diamond Bar High School May 30 – 31 June 6 – 7 All-Days: June 8 – 12 (visitors welcome after 1 pm due to summer school) Saturday, June 13 […]
It’s that time of year again! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the pollen is blowing, and the Santa Clara Vanguard has settled in at the College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA to kick off spring training, 2015. After getting its start as a lumber milling town back in the 1900s, today […]
The eight Crown Hall of Fame Finalists. Click on their name or photograph to review nomination letters: Michael Klesch Brass Arranger and Music Director, 2003-present Laurie Oakley Food truck manager and volunteer, 2012-present Doug Madar Crown co-founder and founding Chair of NightBEAT Kevin Smith Crown founder and President of Board of Directors Carol and Kerry […]
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