Sample Logic and System Blue have joined forces to announce two upcoming revolutionary products Rumble and Fanfare-the world’s first set of Kontakt Player virtual instruments to combine the finest in traditional marching drums and brass with cutting-edge cinematic sound design. These superbly flexible virtual instruments will give educators, composers, and musicians an imaginative, innovative, and […]
It’s been 53 years since the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps first season in 1958. This year, the hall of fame honors distinguished Troopers alumni. Some were there at the very beginning when several national championships and world finalist honors were only dreams. ?The Troopers’ uniforms are based off the 11th Ohio Cavalry’s uniforms stationed […]
The Cadets will make their first North Jersey appearance of the season on June 11, welcoming supporters, alumni, family and fans to Northern Highlands High School in Allendale, N.J., for a field preview show at 7 p.m. The corps will present “Between Angels and Demons,” in uniform before they head out on the 2011 Summer […]
Youth Education in the Arts was the fourth place winner in the Chase Community Giving campaign, winning a $200,000 grant to help fund its youth programs. YEA! was the only Lehigh Valley organization in Round Two of the Chase, and only one of two charities in the running in Pennsylvania. Round Two of the online […]
Two college students from Racine are embarking on a summer adventure like no other. They will spend months on the road, sleeping in tour buses and on school gymnasium floors. They will spend countless hours in the hot sun, perfecting the art of marching (sometimes nearly running) in formation while playing a wind instrument. And […]
David Zamora is a couple of years removed from his high school days at Cheyenne East. He’s a junior at the University of Wyoming, majoring in criminal justice. But instead of working this summer to save money for school, he’ll spend $2,400 for the privilege of squishing into a hot charter bus, sleeping a precious […]
With braces and her short shorts, Cheyenne’s Alyson Downs looks like a fresh-faced teenager. She rarely walks from place to place but hops or skips, virtually bursting with life. Read the rest of the article here.
It is with great sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of Michael Wiggins (42), former marching member 1982-1989 and drum major 1988-1989. Michael had an undeniable influence on The Cavaliers as a member of the corps, the visual staff, the medical staff and as a kind and big-hearted alumnus. Since the early […]
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Celebration and benefit performance for The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps! This year’s event will be held on Monday, May 30th at the Pera Club in Tempe, AZ from 4pm to 8pm. Join us for the ultimate Memorial Day barbeque with Hamburger & Hot Dogs meals, popcorn, and […]
Thank you everyone for your support of Santa Clara Vanguard, as well as that of Drum Corps International, Blue Devils, YEA (Cadets), Glassmen, Winter Guard International, Music For All and Music Education National Conference! We all experienced a powerful surge at the conclusion and it was due to your enthusiasm and energy. We appreciate your […]
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