Bluecoats led a field of seven World Class corps Saturday, July 7, taking first place with a 78.65 during the DCI Kalamazoo event at Western Michigan University’s Waldo Stadium. Now approximately a third of the way through their 2012 summer tour, Bluecoats drum major Haley Burks says that this season is turning out to be […]
For fans of drum corps, those who refer to Drums Along the Rockies as “a bunch of marching bands” clearly haven’t witnessed the Denver summer tradition. On a soggy night, corps from around the country competed Saturday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the 49th year in a row. Read the rest […]
The Cadets rehearsed in Lynn, MA again yesterday, mostly working to finalize a few more changes that went into the show over the past couple of days. The main adjustment is in the music in the long hold in “Carol of the Bells;” the goal is to make the moment more effective and improve timing. […]
To kick-off the Backyard Brawl fundraising challenge, an alumnus of The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps has stepped up to offer a $1,000 matching gift opportunity for the first day of the contest! This is a chance for supporters to DOUBLE the impact of their contribution on Saturday, July 7, while helping the corps raise […]
The Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment both proudly represent the State of Illinois with long and storied histories since 1948 and 1956, respectively. As the friendly in-state rivalry has grown over the past half century, these two Midwest drum corps are ready to bring the neighborly competition directly to the fans. Introducing the Backyard Brawl – […]
In the July issue of Drum Corps World, the Jersey Surf was prominently featured as the corps to watch this season. Spread over two articles, the Surf was raved about in almost every way possible by columnist Mike Ferlazzo. In the first article (Bridgemen reincarnated on DCI field by Hall of Fame Designers through Jersey […]
While the temperatures might be hot, The Cadets will be bringing a cool Christmas breeze to the stadium at both events this Saturday and Sunday in Jackson and Chambersburg as drum corps returns for a ‘Christmas in July’ doubleheader! Saturday Update The Jackson, NJ event start time has been moved from 7PM to 8PM to […]
The 40th Anniversary Drum Corps International Tour turns a corner this weekend as tours begin to converge for the next series of DCI Premier Events and judging panels expand to eight adjudicators. In today’s full-length Friday Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter checks in with DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario for a progress report […]
It’s going to be a blast in Waukee next week when the “Celebration in Brass” event marches its way back to Waukee Stadium for the second year in a row. “Celebration in Brass” is premier drum and bugle corps event showcasing the talents of competition drum corps from all over the United States. These top […]
Pioneer will be holding its third annual “Gathering of the Clans” alumni reunion on Saturday, July 14th, from 2 PM until 10 PM. The reunion will take place at the Pioneer Musical Youth Center. Alumni of the Mercury Thunderbolts, the Imperials of St. Patrick, The Thing, and Pioneer are welcome. RSVP at the corps website. […]
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