Two world champion contenders will face off against each other for the first time this season at July 21’s Battle on the Border VI at Blakemore Field. Drum Corps International Tour Event Partner Ron Smith, who is also band director at Van Buren High, said the Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, Calif., and the […]
When it comes to the 2009 Mandarins, nothing but the "Absolute" best will do. In today’s Field Pass, Dan Potter has a parking lot chat with five Mandarins drummers and listens to highlights of the corps’ show. Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at […]
The Holy Name Cadets invite you to their annual DCI East Pre-Show Social on Friday, July 31st at the local brew house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Cadets Alumni Association, the free event returns for a second year to the Allentown Brewworks and gives alumni, donors and friends of the corps the […]
Drum Corps International (DCI) has teamed up with organizations such as Music for All (MFA), the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA), and the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association (ICVA) to make Indianapolis a hotspot for the arts. “We have built a base of six powerful and influential organizations that can make a difference in […]
Alumni, donors, family members and fans are invited to spend the afternoon and evening with the Holy Name Cadets on Saturday, July 11th at their housing and rehearsal site in Johns Creek, Ga. It’s the perfect time to get up close with the corps as they spend several days in rehearsal before their show on […]
With a new sense of purpose and dedication, Carolina Crown came to Bristol last Friday night at Mt. Hope High School’s Dietz Field to prove once and for all they could finally beat the vaunted Holy Name Cadets (formerly known as The Cadets, The Cadets of Bergen County, Garfield Cadets, etc.). The 21st installment of […]
It’s a new look and new sound for 2008 World Class Semifinalist Pacific Crest this year…with a definite international accent. DCI’s Dan Potter catches up with the Diamond Bar, Calif. corps in today’s Field Pass. Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.489.9385 or […]
During field lining today, the stake that was holding one of the guide strings pulled out of the grass, hurled into the air by the tension of the string and struck Cascade Drum Major, Skylar Belfry, in the right foot. The stake penetrated Skylar’s foot and cracked the metatarsal bone of his little toe. He […]
This year, when the Drum Corps International competitors marched onto Ames Field, it no doubt felt a bit different. That’s because a new covering of artificial turf was laid down just in time for the DCI event. The Michigan City Area Schools spent more than $700,000 to replace the grass field, and is counting on […]
Since the announcement of the loss of these two vehicles, the corps has been working to figure out a new plan for replacing the stolen property. A new ATV unit has been purchased for which the corps will make payments on over the course of time and be made available to use for future tours. […]
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