Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Want to make friends you will cherish while working alongside some of the greatest people in the world? Then volunteering for The Cadets this season should be at the top of your ‘to do’ list! Wait… We forgot to mention the fantastic and grateful […]
Coming off a terrific late January camp, The Cadets are excited to share with alumni and fans an audio clip from the opening segment of their 2010 program. The piece — Children’s Dance from Merry Mount — is composed by Howard Hanson and arranged by Cadets Brass Arranger Jay Bocook, Percussion Arranger Colin McNutt and […]
This winter, we’re bringing you great deals on Drum Corps International DVDs, all 10 percent off through the month of February. Use this opportunity to get your hands on the latest 2009 World Championship DVDs at their lowest price ever, or to beef up your growing collection with discs that feature performances all the way […]
In memory of its legendary director, Gail Royer, the Santa Clara Vanguard is pleased to launch the Royer Circle. This honorary society pays homage to others who will follow Gail Royer’s lead of generosity and dedication to the mission of Santa Clara Vanguard. Gail’s life-long dreams were fulfilled through his leadership and collaboration with parents […]
This article is the first of a multi-part series exploring the creative development of the Vanguard’s 2010 show, BARTÓK. In this issue, we hear from Key Poulan who is arranging the selected music for brass. In later issues, we’ll hear about arranging for percussion, writing the drill and guard composition, and bringing it all together […]
We have the full 2009, 75th Anniversary uniforms in house and for sale, complete with the HNC patch on the jacket. The price for the entire corps uniform including shako, plume and shipping will be $250. The price for the color guard uniform is $115 including shipping. Click here to order. What a great way […]
Our January camp was a very successful and exciting weekend. For those that remember 2009’s January camp, the weather was a frightening blizzard and plenty of ice making for a tough ride home, but not this year! Temperate temperatures allowing everyone to focus on building a great drum corps. The energy from the students was […]
Saturday evening, January 23, the voting membership of Drum Corps International gathered to pass final judgment on each of the 2010 rules proposals that were forwarded from the earlier instructors caucus session. Below you will find a summary of each modification, followed by the Crusaders’ viewpoint in red. The voting membership agreed the proposal to […]
The Buglers Hall of Fame is proud to announce the newly elected members for the Class of 2010 as follows; Joseph Brancati, (Amboy Dukes, The Romeo Cadets), Frank Diliberto (Sunrisers, Selden Cadets and Blessed Sacrament), Wayne Downey ( Sunrisers, Santa Clara Vanguard and Blue Devils), Dominick Del Ray ( Empire State Grenadiers, Springfield Marksmen), Joseph […]
Music was in the air at Englewood High School this past weekend as the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps was in residence preparing for their 2010 competitive season. This was the last audition camp for the corps and students were in attendance from throughout the United States trying to impress the staff and gain […]
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