Nick Hansberry, son of Kathy Fischer and Kurt Hansberry of Alexandria, was accepted into the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps after several months of auditions. He is a tuba player and is currently a senior at Jefferson High School in Alexandria. The Cavaliers are a world class all-male drum and bugle corps based in Rosemont, […]
The Cavaliers have announced their 2011 program, titled “XtraordinarY”. No musical selections have been announced at this time. There is a show logo/graphic available for viewing and download on the Cavaliers website. Read the rest of the article here.
The final rehearsal camp for brass, percussion, and guard will be May 6 – 8 at Ola High School. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m., with a full corps meeting at 8:00. There will be an information meeting for parents Sunday morning at 11:00 before the corps performance at 12:00. Remember to bring the required membership […]
Grizzled Jim Jones, the late founder of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, would not believe in something like karma. Coincidence probably would be stretching it for him. He did, however, believe in “Honor, Loyalty, Dedication,” the motto of his beloved corps then — and now. On June 11, the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps, […]
Take a look at what some Facebook users are saying after they vote for Youth Education in the Arts in the Chase Community Giving Campaign! Love The Cadets and what they do year after year, always inspiring! Doug Gillespie Read the rest of the article here.
Bill Cook’s first business venture — selling shot glasses with pictures of nude women on the bottom — flopped. But that did not stop him from developing a sprawling company that has made thousands of medical devices, including heart stents, urological equipment and living-tissue transplants. Along the way he amassed a $3.1 billion fortune, making […]
The start of the 2011 DCI season is less than 60 days away and the Madison Scouts still have opportunities for you to work with the corps this summer. This includes spring training (May 21-June 20) and on-tour (June 21-August 13). MERCHANDISE & FOOD CREW There are volunteer positions available for both on-tour and on-site […]
Contempo Leadership and Crossmen Productions are excited to announce their new joint venture the “Drum Major eXperience” (DMX). DMX will bring together two educationally sound organizations using an uncommon but effective approach to training drum majors in all of the necessary skills to lead a quality band program. By holding the DMX during the Crossmen […]
The Colts will host the 2nd Annual Brass Impact drum corps competition in the Kansas City area on Monday, July 18, 2011. Last year’s inaugural event was a TOTAL SELLOUT so order early to reserve the best seats! Brass Impact moves this summer to the College Boulevard Activity Center in Olathe, Kansas. This wonderful facility […]
The Bluecoats, a world-class youth education organization, are proud to present THE BLUE WAY Interactive Educational Experience, a hands-on weekend clinic for brass, tenor, snare, guard, and (new for 2011) Drum Major students held June 4-5 on the beautiful campus of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Participating students will learn the methods and techniques necessary […]
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