With the World Championships slated to be held in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium through 2018, Drum Corps International is already working ahead toward 2010 and beyond to continually improve and refine the championship experience for fans and performers alike. “It’s always an exciting challenge to stage a major event like the World Championships in […]
Spirit is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Putnam and Todd Snead as brass co-caption heads for the 2010 season. “Both Andy and Todd did an outstanding job as part of the 2009 Spirit brass staff and will bring continuity and a wide variety of experience to the brass program,” states Executive Director Joel […]
More than 60 Cadets alumni attended the September gathering held Thursday night at the Church of the Most Holy Name in Garfield, N.J. With a cross-section of generations in attendance, Cadets Director George Hopkins and Assistant Director Justin "Rudy" Heimbecker reviewed a fantastic and memorable 75th Anniversary Season, and looked ahead to 2010. The Cadets […]
The Sacramento Mandarins are pleased to announce their 2010 visual design team: Myron Rosander will be the corps’ 2010 Visual/Drill Designer. Myron is also currently a Performance and Design Consultant for the 6 time DCI World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, California. From 1976 through 2005, Myron was a performer, instructor, Principal Visual […]
As already announced, Bruno Zuccala submitted his resignation as Corps Director on September 9, 2009. The corps is currently conducting a search for an interim Corps Director. Scott Atchison will be assuming the position as Brass Caption Head, replacing Dave Bertman, who resigned on August 26. Scott is the Associate Director of Bands at Texas […]
The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to introduce the Brass Leadership Team for the 2010 season. Veteran staff member Kyle Thompson will assume the role of Brass Caption Head and will be surrounded by a world class team of consultants, mentors and staff. “Ralph Hardimon, Dean Westman and Gordon Henderson have been raving […]
The Sacramento Mandarins are pleased to announce caption heads for the 2010 season. Mandarins Executive Director Ray Mar expressed that "we are fortunate to be bringing in caption heads who have a terrific knowledge of their craft and are great educators, motivators and managers as well. Their talent and expertise will be a great benefit […]
It is with deep regret that I have received the resignation of Bruno Zuccala as Cavaliers’ Director, effective immediately. Bruno has been an integral part of the Cavalier organization for over 26 years and we are very thankful to him for his efforts and many contributions. A formal press release will be forthcoming. Read the […]
After a season in competition as the Holy Name Cadets, the Cadets Drum Corps will be rebranding themselves as THE CADETS on or about October 1st. As part of that effort, the corps is asking for your input as they seek submissions for their logo contest until Sept. 14th. Why not stay with Holy Name? […]
The Mandarins Brass Academy (MBA) held their opening session for the new season on Sunday, September 6th at Cosumnes Oaks High School. The turnout was strong with 33 musicians attending. For most of the attendees, this was their first exposure to playing in a purely brass ensemble in a drum and bugle corps type setting. […]
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