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Today’s post is a bit of a departure from what I normally write about: food, wine, restaurants, and men’s fashion. It’s about Drum Corps International, drum and bugle corps, and the incredible activity that I was a part of (with The Velvet Knights) back in the early 90’s. Yes, I’m old! More than that, this […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that KC Michel will serve as Program Coordinator and lead the design team for the 2015 season. KC, an alumnus of the Scouts (1984-86), is currently the color guard director at Westfield High School in Spring, Texas where his program has won a record 13 state championships and […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that Scott Boerma will serve as the corps’ Music Director and Brass Arranger. After serving as the music arranger for the Madison Scouts from 1989-2006, Scott returns in 2015 for his 19th year in this role. After marching in the Scouts’ baritone section in 1984 & 1985, Boerma […]
Friends of The Academy and residents of Arizona. This is a special urgent announcement that we would like you to RENEW or BEGIN assigning The Academy as your recipient organization with the Fry’s Community Rewards Program. YOU MUST RENEW BY AUGUST 31 so The Academy can receive maximum financial benefits from your participation! Linking your […]
The Blue Devils continue to prove themselves to be no standard-issue drum and bugle corps — always pushing their performances beyond the once-strict adherence to a straightforward gaze and precise, military-style movement. Instead, the A Corps group of 150 performers — from the brass to the color guard — promise a crowd the breathtakingly unexpected. […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the appointment of James Sparling as Percussion Director and Arranger. James has been with the Scouts since the 2012 season, recently serving as caption head and arranger. In addition to the Scouts, James is currently the Director of Percussion at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (Michigan) and works with WGI […]
Over 100 Crown parents, donors, fans and friends came through this summer and sponsored meals, snacks and even Tang for our members. Thank you so much for boosting Crown to an Out of This World summer. Read the rest of the article here.
The Carolina Crown marching band was performing at Lucas Oil Stadium during the Drum Corps International competition in Indianapolis when snare drummer Ryan Hall dropped his instrument. Hall had to continue his routine without the drum, but a judge was able to reunite him with the equipment. Hall finished his set with his kit intact. […]
Pacific Crest donors successfully closed the funding gap for the 2014 season, surpassing our Tour Fund goal of $55,500! Member fees make up only 63% of our operating budget. Thank you to all our supporters for helping us close the resulting funding gap. Your total donations surpassed our 2014 goal of $55,500, ensuring the sustainability […]
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