Dear Alumni, It is hard to believe that we are now in our 10th year of existence as an organization. As an alumnus of our programs, you have played a major part in the success of The Academy. To take advantage of this historic moment, we want to keep you posted on some of the […]
Every Cadet has something they cherish from the years they wore Maroon and Gold. Maybe it’s the bugle they played in the 1940s A tattered flower or shawl from the 1980s An age out candle from that special ceremony in 1990 Read the rest of the article here.
Drum Corps International staff member Joe Courtney celebrated his retirement on Monday after serving as the organization’s warehouse manager for more than 10 years. Prior to and during his tenure with DCI, Courtney has served as a marching music journeyman, spending more than five decades in a plethora of roles including performer, instructor, administrator, judge […]
The Summer Tour will once again be under the direction of Tour Director, Mark Ackerson. Mark will be returning for his 19th year on the management team and his 23rd year volunteering for the corps. Mark was a 2 year member (1983-1984) of The Cavaliers Color Guard and a member of the 1985 Cavaliers Winter […]
Justin Heimbecker, or “Rudy” to most of us, is the Assistant Director of The Cadets. He does a great job; truly, a great job, and he has a team of “twenty-something’s” who work long and hard to get The Cadets through 30-days of Spring Training and a 60-day tour. That said, it has become clear […]
Defense of a top-12 world championship finish, a full-length documentary film about them, a smokin’ music selection, a re-energized and growing fan base and an experienced drum major are among many things that await the 2010 Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. One hundred horn players and 40 percussionists are expected at the next camp in […]
The Spirit brass and percussion will return for the third rehearsal weekend of the 2010 season on January 8-10. Anyone still interested in being a performing member of Spirit should plan to audition for one of the few remaining spots. For more information contact director [at] spiritdrumcorps [dot] org as soon as possible. All returning […]
2009 the Drum Corps Family Reunion Project held two events, one in Grand Prairie (Dallas-Fort Worth), TX and Memphis, TN. We are looking at returning to both cities for 2010, Memphis, TN – Feb 13th – Dinner and ReunionGrand Prairie, TX – June 26th – Afternoon of fun at the Lake And starting in 2010, […]
The Phantom Regiment needs your help in the Chase – the Chase Community Giving $1MM giveaway! As you probably heard by now, Facebook users helped to vote the Regiment, and 3 other drum corps, to be in the top 100 charities in the Chase Community Giveaway. This guarantees us $25,000, but also gives a chance […]
The Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps is inviting qualified applicants and nominations for the position of Sound Engineer. Qualifications:Must be familiar with Drum Corps International and/or high quality marching band programs. Additional consideration given to applicants with:– The ability to build and repair audio/electronic cables.– Experience mixing sound in large outdoor and indoor venues.– […]
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