The Colts have a continuous need to deliver information to our membership and donors, plus promotions and materials for our events. We need to produce most of this material in our office whenever possible to reduce costs. We also have embraced electronic media to deliver information but there remains a needs for printed material. The […]
We received this letter from a fan today along with a generous donation! This is what makes it all real for us that work at Crown everyday, as we are truly living our mission “Developing Lifelong Excellence in Young People”. TeamCROWN you’ve done well! Read the rest of the article here.
Audition & Rehearsal Camp Weekends: November 22-24, 2013 (Brass, Percussion, Color Guard, Field Conductors) December 20-22, 2013 (Brass, Percussion, Color Guard, Field Conductors, Call-backs) January 17-19, 2014 (Brass, Percussion, Call-backs) Rehearsal Camp Weekends: February 14-16, 2014 (Brass, Percussion) March 14-16, 2014 (Brass, Percussion) April 25-27, 2014 (Full Corps) Read the rest of the article here.
Drum Corps International Hall of Fame member Todd Ryan will work as Visual Consultant for Pacific Crest’s 2014 season. Todd is Visual Caption Head for the Blue Devils, and is a world renowned educator and clinician. Pacific Crest Visual Co-Caption Heads, Matt Lackey and Bill Fritz, have hired Todd to provide guidance as they develop […]
As of today, the 2014 Percussion and Colorguard audition packets are ready for download! Included in these packets are letters from the staff, information on how to prepare for the audition weekend, music techniques and exercises and more. Percussion technique packets include up to 40 pages of technique descriptions, pictures, exercises, and full score musical […]
Please come celebrate the 2013 season! Saturday, November 30, 2013 Concord Hilton 1970 Diamond Blvd Concord, CA 94520 Read the rest of the article here.
The Academy announces the complete staff for the 2014 percussion team. Returning as Caption Head and Arranger is Ike Jackson along with design and instructional staff including Bryan Nungaray, Mark Eichenberger, Tim Berg, Matt Geiger, Drew Guy, Jenny Jackson, Michael Cooper, and Nick Jasso. New to the team in 2014 will be Cisco Hance, Chris […]
I am back on the hunt… But this time, as I look for the YEA! Director of Finance and Administration, I am altering my sights. I have been working with a few excellent candidates who have lots of experience and jobs in both the non-profit and for-profit world, and they can have an impact. And […]
In late September, a contingency from the Blue Devils made a trip to South Africa to support the Field Band Foundation Championships and deliver musical instruments donated by the Blue Devils and the Field Band Foundation USA. The Field Band Foundation (FBF) is a cornerstone project of the Blue Devil’s One Music, One World initiative, […]
The Madison Scouts announce auditions for the 2014 season, which will again include a virtual live-video audition process for brass players. Current audition and camp information can be found at www.MadisonScouts.org “Last year we saw over 500 young men audition for the corps,” says Executive Director Chris Komnick. “The video audition process for brass players […]
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