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Aged Out Podcast 98 – Aged Out Reacts with Lee Beddis (The Cadets 2023)

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Cadets Percussion Section from finals week with Cadets’ Battery Arranger, Lee Beddis. Read the rest of the article here.

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On The Back Hash Ep. # 54- DCI 2023: CEO Change and Impact

Join us as we discuss the change and impact the new CEO of DCI and the impacts this new hire will make on the future of the activity. Let us know what you think this new hire will do for DCI in the future Read the rest of the article here.

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Marching Roundtable 1185: Robert W. Smith- A Tribute, Pt. 3

John Fulton, Howard Weinstein, and John Campese share memories of the impact Robert had on music, marching, and on so many lives. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Introducing the Phantom Regiment Holiday Auction

Our annual HOF Gala has included an online auction for the past three years. With the Gala now part of Show of Shows weekend, we’ve decided to make the auction its own event! Renamed to capture the holiday magic we all cherish. It’s an opportunity for you to score amazing Phantom Regiment memorabilia, unique gifts, […]

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Marching Roundtable 1184: Robert W. Smith- A Tribute, Pt. 2

Michael Raiford shares memories of Robert modeling collaboration and generosity. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Marching Roundtable 1183: Robert W. Smith- A Tribute, Pt. 1

Paris Foreman, Dr. Greg Basham, and Trey Harris share stories of inspiration and encouragement. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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On A Water Break Podcast – The One About the Legacy of Robert W. Smith

Join our Hosts and some amazing guests as they remember the amazing legacy Robert W. Smith including Director of Bands for Auburn University, Dr. Rick Good. Robert W. Smith was a highly respected American composer, arranger, and music educator. Sadly , Robert W. Smith passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 64, […]

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Madison Scouts Welcome Mark Waymire to Lead Design Team

The Madison Scouts are pleased to welcome Mark Waymire as program coordinator and announce the 2024 design team including Jeremy Hunt (visual designer & coordinator), Chad Berkstresser (visual designer & coordinator), K.J. Stafford (music supervisor), Scott Boerma (brass arranger/composer), Matt Hahn (front ensemble arranger), Ryan Ellis (battery arranger), Tim Mitchell (electronics design), and Tykeem Rainey […]

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King Cobras Drumline Rocks Out at Chicago Public Schools

On September 27th, the King Cobras Drumline, a program of Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, Inc. sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, took their talents to Northside Learning Center. Here, they put on an energetic and lively interactive performance with Northside students. Northside Learning Center is a specialty school within Chicago Public Schools serving students […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Meet the First Female Drum Major of Spirit of AtlantaNatasha (Johnson) Jones – Drum Major 1989-1992

In the world of drum corps, where precision, discipline, and musical excellence reign supreme, one remarkable individual shattered stereotypes and broke through barriers to make history. Today, we shine our Alumni Spotlight on a trailblazer who became the first female drum major of Spirit of Atlanta, leaving an indelible mark on the world of marching […]

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