On a near-perfect day in the Chicago area, members of the brass, percussion, and guard united in Rosemont, Illinois for the final camp before the 2011 corps moves in for the summer. Just before the three-day camp held April 29 – May 1, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps announced its 2011 program, “XtraordinarY” to […]
On April 13th the Mandarins were asked by the Sacramento Kings to perform at their final game of the season. At the time of being asked, this game had special meaning since it was against the cross-state rivals the Los Angeles Lakers and was the Fan Appreciation game. As time went on the game took […]
The Blue Stars have posted a video trailer for their 2011 program, entitled ReBourne. No musical selections have been announced at this time. Read the rest of the article here.
The 2011 Drum Corps International Tour begins 45 days from today and it’s time to get ready as DCI’s Dan Potter returns for another season of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian. As has become Field Pass tradition, we start the new season with a look back at some of the individuals who have helped […]
Seven deserving members have been the first to receive awards from the Cadets Scholarship Fund. Congratulations go out to the following members who will receive $500 each towards their 2011 summer tour fees: Mallory Yohannan of Boca Raton, Fla. – Color Guard Thomas Baker of Tallahassee, Fla. – Baritone Daniel Robertson of Princeton, Texas – […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce GearWORKS: Spring Training Chop Sessions! As the latest addition to the GearWORKS educational series, the Spring Training Chop Sessions will concentrate on helping percussion students prepare for the upcoming marching season. This event focuses on marching percussion, including snare, tenor and bass drums, and is […]
Spirit of Atlanta is once again in the running to win $50,000 from Pepsi through their Refresh Everything Project. The great thing about this fundraiser is that you don’t have give money… all you have to do is text or vote online!!! We are in the May round of voting. The competition runs for the […]
Former Executive Director Ken Bodiford’s Mother passed away Monday May 2nd at 10:35PM CST, surrounded by her children. We will update this article with information as arrangements are announced. There is a journal about her posted at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rubybodiford/mystory Read the rest of the article here.
The Cadets family is saddened with the loss of Dorothy Marie Helms, 81, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., who passed away Sunday, May 1. Dorothy, wife of the late James Helms, was the mother of Garfield Cadets Alumnus David Helms of Wallington, N.J. Dorothy was an active member of the American Legion Post #90 Ladies Auxiliary in […]
The Mandarins have entered the Raley’s Reach, a grant program which gives five lucky groups a $5,000 grant. The Mandarins will use this grant towards musical instruments and uniforms. You can help us win a grant by voting for us here. Winners are selected by the highest number of votes cast. We are currently in […]
NEW on the DCP Forums