Major Brian Dix came to Washington in May 1984 with the Marine Corps and at the end of last year, retired as director of the Commandant’s Own — United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. He was only the fourth director of the group since its 1934 founding. During his 16 years directing the Corps, […]
We are excited to announce that The Academy will be a featured entertainment corps during the week of the 2015 Pro Bowl Presented by McDonald’s and Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona. Over the last two months, The Academy has assembled over 100 current members, alumni and guest performers to fill an ensemble of brass, drumline […]
CrownCAMP3 is a wrap! Brass and percussion members spent the weekend playing through brand new show music and learning drill. Wait…did we say drill? Yes, drill indeed. But not actual show drill—that won’t come until April. This was drill the visual staff laid out to see how well the members have adopted Crown’s marching technique. […]
Our first corps camp of the new year had an international flavor, with prospective members auditioning from Japan, Ireland, Columbia, and the United States. In an article in his hometown newspaper, our newest member Tom Farrell said marching with the Mandarins is a dream come true. The Mandarins have another exciting program planned for 2015, […]
You may think it’s too late, but Pacific Crest continues to recruit until all positions are contracted. If you’re interested in auditioning… Send an e-mail to Program Director Seth Murphy (smurphy [at] pacific-crest [dot] org). If a spot is available, you will want to register for the February Camp. The camp takes place Saturday, February […]
The Blue Knights held their 3-day Audition Xperience weekend for the 2015 season at Rachel B. Noel Middle School in Denver, Colorado. The weekend was specifically focused as a “call back” camp for brass and percussion for over 150 auditionees. “This was the strongest January Camp we have seen at the Blue Knights,” said Blue […]
Carolina Crown’s 2014 celebration of twenty-five years as an organization featured many noteworthy milestones. More fans, family members, and alumni attended the early season preview show at Gardner Webb University than ever before, a record crowd packed Memorial Stadium in Charlotte for NightBEAT, and nearly 100,000 fans Like us on Facebook. The outpouring of support […]
Jersey Surf 2015 Audition Camp #2 8:00am For the first time in five years, I pull up to the Camden County Technical School, affectionately known as “The Vokie” and joyously march into a Surf rehearsal site with no intention of touching a horn. Today will be the easiest Surf rehearsal I have ever attended! 8:43 […]
Crossmen Productions Inc., is currently seeking highly motivated and passionate individuals to join the 2015 Crossmen administrative team. If you are a self-starter and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this internship is for you! Interns who work with at Crossmen gain valuable and practical hands-on experience. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone […]
We went on an amazing adventure. Want to know what it’s like to tour and perform with Cascades Drum Corps? We think it is an unforgettable, life changing experience! Ride along with us through this short collection of stills and video captured throughout the 2014 season and see for yourself. And before you ask, yes, […]
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