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Cavaliers Announce 2014 Percussion Educational Team

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the 2014 Percussion Educational Team under the direction of Michael McIntosh, who was announced as Percussion Caption Head earlier this fall. “The caption head position is something I’m extremely comfortable with and, having been given the green light by my amazing wife, ready to spend […]

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The 7 Best Design Concepts The Cadets Never Did

1. 2004: West Side Story Well, we did it again, but not in 2004 like we originally planned. Instead, we went with Jethro Tull. 2. 2005: The Wedding That Never Was Yeah, fun fact: Originally, the 2005 ballad was going to be designed around a wedding theme, top hats and all. Read the rest of […]

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Troopers Announce 2014 Program

For years The Troopers have been known as ‘America’s Corps’. Representing the virtues and determination this Country was built upon, The Troopers have become the Corps for the people. It is these same principles that will be the driving forces in their 2014 production entitled ‘A People’s House’. Featuring the music of Clifton Williams, Charles […]

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Crossmen Post 2013 Tour DVD Preview

2013 Crossmen Tour DVD preview. Be a part of our 40th anniversary season in 2014 – www.crossmen.org/audition Watch the video here.

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Answers To Commonly Asked Questions About The Cadets

What should I bring to the audition weekend? There’s an extensive list of items in your Audition Packet. If you’ve checked all of those items off, you’re set up for success! What is the average age of The Cadets? The Cadets’ average age varies from year between about 19 and 20, but we do have […]

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Plans Begin For Academy Alumni/Reunion Project

A decade ago, prospective members, staff, and volunteers were gathering to launch the “Debut” season of The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps and Winterguard. Those charter members set the course for the excellence, tradition, and values that The Academy family still holds true today. While the year 2014 is technically The Academy’s 11th competitive season, […]

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2014 Show of Shows To Feature Interactive Alumni Events

The Rockford Show, Homecoming, Boylan, Show of Shows, The Home Show, whatever you call it, our hallmark in 2014 will include unprecedented opportunities for Phantom Regiment Alumni. Beginning with a kick-off party on Thursday and concluding Friday with a combined performance featuring Phantom Regiment and Phantom Regiment Alumni brass players performing Elsa’s Procession to the […]

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Webinar With 2014 Cadets Staff Tonight

As the drum corps season races towards us, The Cadets announce a three-part webinar tonight, Wednesday, November 13. This is your chance to listen to a live presentation from Director George Hopkins and each section’s staff. You’ll also be able to ask questions and find out everything you ever wanted to know about The Cadets […]

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Mandarins Partner With Jupiter, Mapex, And Majestic

The Mandarins have partnered with Jupiter Brass instruments, Mapex Marching Drums, and Majestic Percussion for their 2014 season. “We are very excited to partner with the Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic team at KHS America”, said Jim Tabuchi, Corps Director of the Mandarins. “At the Mandarins, our focus is to have a profoundly positive influence on […]

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Cadets/Cadets2 Announce 2014 NJ Audition Site

After several generous offers from various area schools and some logistical work to get approval from school administration, The Cadets and Cadets2 announce that the Combined Audition Weekend on November 22-24 for both corps will be held at: Hopewell Valley Central High School 259 Pennington Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 Read the rest of the […]

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