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Cavaliers Present 27th Annual Cavalcade Of Brass

The Cavaliers are proud to present the 27th Annual Cavalcade of Brass in Naperville, Ill. this Sunday, July 11 at 6PM. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! The 27th Annual Cavalcade of Brass is a must-see contest for Chicagoland fans, with Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, Colt Cadets, Madison Scouts, Pioneer, Racine Scouts, Spirit and The Cavaliers all prepared […]

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2010 Week 3 West Coast Report

Eastern states weren’t the only ones to see drum corps competitions this Fourth of July weekend. The West Coast played host to four DCI events in Oregon, Washington and California, with many Open Class corps making their debut performances of the 2010 season at these competitions. The Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets took first place in […]

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2010 DCI Field Pass Episode 21

He’s arguably the greatest illusionist of all time, and this summer, he’s at the center of the Blue Stars’ production. Take an up-close look at "Houdini" in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.275.1212 x40 or by e-mail […]

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Drum Corps Weekend 2010

Did you know that The Cadets last performance on the East Coast was in Charleston, W.Va., on June 21? They won’t return to this side of the country until early August. That’s a long time – nearly six weeks – without seeing our Maroon and Gold! Starting Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 8, we’re […]

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2010 Pageant Of Drums Report

Fireworks sparkled in the night sky over Michigan City, Ind. as drum corps performed on Ames Field Saturday, July 3. It was the 50th anniversary of drum corps in Michigan City, with the Pageant of Drums DCI Tour event celebrating a momentous milestone. Fans enjoyed riveting performances from nine World and Open Class corps, including […]

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Ewing, NJ Audio Downloads Now Available

You now can purchase performances recorded last week from Ewing, NJ with Audio Performance Downloads (APD), available exclusively through the DCI Fan Network. New for 2010 is the addition of event audio bundles. These bundles allow you to purchase all corps performances in one transaction at a lower cost than purchasing them individually. APDs directly […]

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In The News: Expression Through Sound And Precision

A good drum and bugle corps is an art unto itself: An elaborate dance of patterns and pageantry, where musicians and color guards fall into ever shifting, ever changing formations that range from squares and triangles, to circles and blocks, underscored by complex rhythms and big brass sounds. "It’s been called marching band on steroids," […]

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In The News: It’s Drum Corps Season And I Can’t Wait

It was July of 1969. I was 17 at the time and was walking past the school I attended — Scott High School in North Braddock. As I approached, I noticed numerous buses, equipment trailers and lots of people heading there. Then I saw a sign that welcomed everyone to the Pennsylvania American Legion junior […]

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Immediate Brass Openings At Spirit

The Spirit summer tour is underway with the corps already performing for thousands of excited fans along the East coast and in the New England states. The summer is shaping up to be a great adventure for members and audiences alike as we head toward the midwest and southwest states in the coming days. Currently, […]

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2010 DCI Field Pass Episode 20

String up the red, white and blue bunting! Fourth of July selections from Boston Crusaders, Troopers and Star of Indiana, plus a new Time Capsule challenge and your comments highlight a special Independence Day edition of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan […]

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