Greg Newell often is asked what to expect from the Drum Corps International’s summer tour, which will make a stop in Charleston Monday. "I like to say it’s marching band on steroids," he said. "It’s very similar to marching band, but it’s taking it a couple of levels beyond that." The non-profit Drum Corps International […]
Greg Newell says the best way to describe Drums Across the Tri-State is "marching band on steroids." The annual drum and bugle corps show comes to Laidley Field at 7:30 p.m. Monday, the first time it’s been part of FestivALL. "It’s loud, colorful and moves fast," said Newell, secretary of the board of directors and […]
We are fast approaching our summer tour and most volunteer positions have been secured. However, we are short handed a few drivers for the volunteer/staff RV’s and an auxiliary vehicle. Let us know if you would like to joining us! As a driver, your sole responsibility is to help get the vehicle from city to […]
Band students, directors and instructors in Tennessee now have the opportunity to get up close with The Cadets and the corps’ leadership with the recent addition of a Cadets Experience clinic on June 23 at the University of Tennessee in Martin, Tenn. The Cadets Experience Presented by the USSBA will be held from 9:30 a.m. […]
The world recognizes Erich Weisz – aka, Harry Houdini – for his ability to escape practically anything that confined him: handcuffs, prison cells, straitjackets, or his elaborate Chinese water torture device. Yet he could not escape his own pride and great expectations. In 2010, the Blue Stars perform a dark, fast-paced rendition of Houdini’s life […]
Every opening night needs a dress rehearsal! As The Cadets prepare for their first performance on Friday in Allentown, Pa., the corps has scheduled a ‘dress rehearsal’ tonight at 8 p.m. This partially uniformed run-through will be carried via LIVE ACCESS, allowing alumni, family and fans to get one more glimpse of Toy Souldier before […]
Drum Corps hall-of-fame member and Vanguard percussion legend Ralph Hardimon returns home for the Rudimental and Mallet camp hosted by Groove School of Percussion from June 23-25 at SCV Hall in Santa Clara. The camp, for kids aged 11-17, will also feature Vanguard alumni, such as David Flores and Groove School founder David Sankus. Don’t […]
Quick steps, constant counting, play music — all at exactly the same time. Always on the move, memorize those dots, come to a place 1,300 miles from home. Aundray Edwards is a first-year snare drummer for the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. There are plenty of first-years in this year’s corps. Read the rest of […]
After The Cadets, Carolina Crown and the Cavaliers perform for the first time on June 18 at The Three ‘C’ Double Play Season Opener at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Pa., drum corps fans will have the opportunity to participate in a Question/Answer session with several of the corps’ creative geniuses! Jeff Sacktig, the […]
The Blue Stars are pleased to announce the Grand Debut of its 2010 show, "Houdini," at Onalaska High School in Onalaska, WI on June 23, 2010. Featuring the music of Philip Glass, Marc Shaiman, John Adams, and Frank Sullivan, "Houdini" brings the Blue Stars to a new level of excellence. The concert will begin at […]
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