The first annual Bingo Bop is coming to the Champion Event Center! This exciting fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011. The fun begins at 6:30 with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. The event will feature 50s-style diner food, a 50/50 raffle, instant games, live bingo, a celebrity guest appearance, and […]
The Blue Knights are pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Toth to the position of Brass Caption Head. Brad will be replacing Andy Smart who is stepping aside to concentrate on family (congratulations to Andy and Melinda!) and other endeavors. “Congratulations to the corps and the hornline on a tremendous push over the last […]
Select performers from The Cadets Drum Corps, the national touring ensemble of Youth Education in the Arts (YEA!), had the distinct honor of performing for the President of the United States and forty of the world’s leaders at the United Nations Wednesday, September 21st in New York City. This was the first performance for The […]
Save the Date – The 2012 Season Kickoff Party is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 23rd! This is a great time to reconnect with friends, alumni, and staff, learn more about the 2012 show, become involved with SOA’s volunteer and fundraising efforts, and get excited about SOA 2012! More details about the location and time will […]
The Blue Stars have posted a recruitment video for the 2012 season on their website and Vimeo account. The video features close up clips from the past four years of performances. Read the rest of the article here.
In some ways, the weeks after the Drum Corps International World Championships have taken on the feel of the NFL’s draft season, and this year it seems that is especially true. Dozens of top corps designers and instructors have shifted their allegiances to work with new corps, and in some cases, old friends. Dan Potter […]
For many corps members and their parents, it’s an emotional challenge to be separated for an entire summer. The members wonder how things are going back home, if the pet dog still remembers them and if in their absence their bedroom has been turned into a recreation room. The parents wonder if their child is […]
It’s been over a month since The Cadets won their 10th world championship, and the Corps has long since dispersed. The 2011 Cadets have resumed their normal lives, tan lines are fading, and Taco Bell is once again readily available. No doubt many will return in November, while others will wish they weren’t too old […]
The Academy Design Team is nearly complete for the 2012 season. Now in his fourth season and returning as Program Coordinator and Drill Designer is Richard Hinshaw. Also returning to the team as Program Designer and Artistic Director is Michael Raiford. Now in his second season composing for the corps, Ryan George returns as Music […]
After 25 years of involvement as a member, instructor and lead designer, Michael Gaines is stepping down from his role as the Visual Coordinator and Drill Designer for the 7-time Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. “Of course this has been a difficult decision, but I’ve made sure that […]
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