For the second year in a row, one of the finest drum and bugle corps in the country dropped into Maricopa to showcase its craft through clinics and an exhibition. On Saturday, members of the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – a Tempe based marching band program – came to Maricopa High School and provided […]
After a dreary start, Medford gave The Cadets some beautiful, 77-degree sun to rehearse in yesterday. It’s always good for the corps to stay an extra night at a housing site, so everyone was as rested as they could be and ready to get back into the swing of things. It was a standard show […]
On Wednesday, the independent music of Radiohead and southern sounds of Atlanta filled East Field as drum and bugle corps from Boston to San Antonio competed at the 31st annual Adirondack Drums. Throughout the evening, musicians weaved in and out of line formations on the stadium’s football field. Read the rest of the article here.
Deanna Carlson’s world this summer is a body-numbing lockstep of bus rides, gym floors and repetitions under a broiling sun. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. In fact, she’s paying for the privilege as a member of an elite drum and bugle corps from Dubuque, Iowa. Read the rest of the article here.
The Madison Scouts this year are fielding one of the most emotional, powerful shows in recent memory. “New York Morning” evokes images from 10 years ago, September 11, 2001. In today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter learns more from Executive Director Chris Komnick about the unique challenges the Scouts face in producing a […]
After the sweltering heat of the southwest and some wonderful success in California, The Cadets have had a few great days to recuperate. On Monday, San Francisco was sunny and chilly. Rehearsal ended early, and the corps got to spend from about 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. roaming the city. Read the rest of the […]
Being on the road for two months can bring corps members in contact with new and exciting people and places. But, as Dan Potter reports in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, both the Troopers and Teal Sound have learned that the road can sometimes be a dangerous place. Read the rest of the article […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to present the 51st Annual Pageant of Drums in Michigan City, Ind., on Saturday, July 2 at 7:00 PM. The Pageant of Drums is the second oldest continuous Drum Corps contest in America and returns to historic Ames Field for the corps’ second home show of 2011. […]
As The Cadets continue to rehearse and work on the show, they also continue to shed the pounds creating the need for mid-season uniform fittings. Volunteer seamstresses are needed as soon as possible! Those handy with a needle and thread and are able to spend some time with the corps in the following places are […]
Four scored performances into the season, with one more that was positively reviewed but not scored because of a rain-out, the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps is improving every show, and the judges’ scores are showing it. The Fairfield, Ohio, show on Wednesday was canceled after the Pioneer from Milwaukee and Troopers had performed, so […]
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