Drum corps take a holiday! With no Drum Corps International Tour events scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, take the opportunity to see your favorite corps participate in a Fourth of July parade near you. Don’t worry, though. The competition heats up again on Friday, July 6 at Drums Along the Rockies in Casper, Wyo., The […]
Many of you are planning to attend the Alumni chapters reunion coming up on August 5th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. We are celebrating the anniversaries of the corps from 1942, ’52, ’62, ’72, ’82, ’92, 2002 and 1987 but all Alumni are welcome! If you plan on coming please send your RSVP […]
The Jersey Surf posted a video of the debut 2012 performance of their show, “Bridgemania”, a tribute to the Bayonne Bridgemen, on YouTube. Watch the video here.
The Crossmen perform a segment of their show on Fathers Day at Southlake’s “Showcase in the Square” and have posted a video featuring a portion of the performance on the corps YouTube channel. Watch the video here.
Hey Dubuque Area-we could use some help on Bingo nights (Tuesday/Friday/Sunday) the next month while the Colts and Cadets are on tour and out of town. June 29 and July 1 are up first-if you can help call Jean at 563-556-9335 to get on the schedule. Parents/Alumni/siblings/whoever is invited to help out. **FYI-no Bingo July […]
The Blue Knights Family is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Alumnus and Board of Director’s member Dan Burke. Dan fought a courageous 6 year battle with cancer and passed away early AM on June 22, 2012. Dan was a marching member of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and later […]
The Bluecoats have started posting a video series on YouTube celebrating the history of the corps over the past 40 years. The first video features pictures, audio, and video from the 70s. View the video here.
How does a trumpet player survive marching on a stadium field in 105-degree heat? “Think cold thoughts,” said Evan Atherton Thursday afternoon during a brief respite from the rays in a shaded area under the bleachers at Ball State University’s Scheumann Stadium. “There are igloos out there and penguins flying around the field.” Read the […]
The Cavaliers kick off their upcoming 2012 Independence Day Celebration with special events and parades saluting the United States of America and the Military. Wednesday, July 4: Evanston Fourth of July Parade – Evanston, IL 3:00 PM Assembly; 3:25 PM Step-off Runs Central Park Avenue East on Central Street to Ashland Avenue Read the rest […]
When traveling drum corps rest and rehearse in towns across the country, some degree of interest is usually piqued. It’s hard to ignore the staccato of the drums, the melodies and harmonies of the horns, and the enthusiasm of the color guard. Normally, this would result in a few curious fence-watchers, but in Red Hook, […]
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