The US Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) and their sister program The Cadets, have teamed up for a mini national tour that offers band directors free tickets, mini clinics, up-close-and-personal meetings and a whole lot more. As The Cadets travel the country, the USSBA staff will be joining The Cadets for a few weeks at competitions […]
Many of DCI’s Open Class corps are beginning their tours this week as they head toward the culmination of their season in Michigan City and Indianapolis for the World Championships. In today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter gets an update on the OC’s season so far with Open Class Coordinator Dave Eddleman. Have […]
The Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps will be staying on the campus of Notre Dame College on August 8 and 9 as their last stop on the Drum Corps International 2011 Tour before the corps heads to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2011 Drum Corps International World Championships. “Notre Dame College is proud to host […]
Yesterday was the first of five in Chanhassen, Minn., and The Cadets rehearsed for over 12 hours. Chanhassen High School is more than an ideal housing site for this extended stay. There are four locker rooms with warm showers, two turf fields, plenty of sleeping areas for everyone, and facilities for sewing and laundry. As […]
For three years, Layney Pieratt has spent her summers practicing band 10 hours a day and touring the United States. “It’s kind of hard to explain how it is fun to someone who doesn’t do it, but it is,” said Pieratt, 21. The LaCrosse, Wis., Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps drum major, Pieratt is […]
iPhone and iPad friendly Mediabox subscriptions are now only $9.99/year Scores, Schedule, News All archived DCI Finals performances Hi-res images for iPhone 4 Background audio support Requires iOS 4.0.2 or newer Much more… Read the rest of the article here.
Exclusive experiences and a chance to win free gear is on tap for Vic Firth educational and performing artists at one of the most talked-about percussion events of the year. Vic Firth, the Cadets and USSBA announce they are teaming up for the “I’m With Vic” Promotion at the DCI Tour of Champions Grand Finale […]
After spending weeks out west, Nebraska’s humidity caught everyone completely off guard. Today was one of the hottest 91-degree days anyone at The Cadets has ever experienced. The corps crammed their marching, sectional and ensemble rehearsals into a grand total of four hours during the hottest part of the day, and a few members had […]
Summer Camp Part II is coming to Metamora this week. It probably won’t attract as many fans as does the music extravaganza each Memorial Day weekend in Chillicothe. But the bands will be bigger. Much bigger. Read the rest of the article here.
The Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps & Color Guard is celebrating its 50th anniversary – and not quietly. Current members of the group showed off their musical and marching talents Saturday during a practice at their Cudahy headquarters. Read the rest of the article here.
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