Fred J. Miller, longtime supporter of all the marching arts and founder of FJM, Inc., passed away today at the age of 80. Many first became aware of Miller through his directorship of Miller’s Blackhawks of Dayton, Ohio, one of the top Winter Guard International (WGI) guards for many years. But even before that, his […]
A Houston-native served as the drum major for the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps during a special Tuesday Sunset Parade July 31. Sgt. Courtney R. Lawrence, a former student at the University of Houston, led and directed the musical unit for hundreds of spectators, including the sergeant major of the Marine Corps and more than […]
When Tony Mederos announced recently that he was no longer going to be the man in charge of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s annual “Summer Music Preview” drum and bugle corps competition, it took many people by surprise. After more than 20 years of bringing the world’s best DCI (Drum Corps International) drum corps […]
The Bluecoats are once again selling their YAMAHA brass, percussion and electronic equipment, available for delivery in late August of 2012. Take advantage of GREAT savings on high quality pre-owned equipment for you or your band program today! For purchase information, please contact us at sales [at] bluecoats [dot] com. Read the rest of the […]
Stephanie and Kekoa took their flag, sabre, and dance skills to the Individual and Ensemble Competition in San Antonio. The duet represented the Blue Stars on their free day and took home the gold in their category! Stephanie and Kekoa’s routine was choreographed to the song ‘Poison and Wine’ by The Civil Wars. Watch the […]
The Blue Knights posted a tour update by GM Kuzma reporting on the drum corps’ performance at the DC-Atlanta regional. Also, GM talks about the drum corps’ challenges while staying at their host school and provides a recap on the Old School Challenge with the Boston Crusaders and the Madison Scouts. To continue to support […]
The 34th Annual Drums Along the Mohawk will showcase seven different drum and bugle corps from across the United States, performing for one night at Rome Free Academy stadium on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. The line-up includes the Madison Scouts from Madison, Wisc.; the Troopers from Casper, Wyo.; the Academy from Tempe, Ariz; the […]
The inaugural Backyard Brawl fundraising challenge between The Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment came to an exciting finish after 19 days of close competition. Once the dust had settled and the totals were confirmed, just $3,704.57 separated the two Illinois rivals at the final announcement during DCI’s Southeastern Championship held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta […]
As promised, the battle for financial supremacy was epic. All fighters came out swinging, each delivering a series of successful blows to their opponents. But in the end the Boston Crusaders took the title by raising a total of $43,893. Madison successfully raised $20,668 and newcomer Blue Knights were close behind at $20,105. Corps directors […]
The Cadets are in their third and final day of rehearsal at Landisville Middle School in Landisville, PA. The corps had two days with no competition—a laundry day on Monday and a long rehearsal day yesterday—followed by the West Chester show tonight. The corps woke up at 8:00 a.m. yesterday and started the day with […]
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