On Sunday, December 3rd, 1972 a tailor and two police officers held an informative meeting to start a competitive drum and bugle corps out of the workings of the Canton Police Boys Club youth based drum corps that the two police officers worked with. It would be no small feat and from the outset the […]
After 22 years without the presence of a Drum and Bugle Corp in the city, community members have joined together to revitalize the tradition as an outlet for the city’s youth. Starting in the new year, youth ages 11 to 20 are welcomed to join the Diamond Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps at 6 p.m. […]
The Cavaliers’ Board of Directors will be considering candidates in 2019. Please click on the button below to review details of the job description or to apply online. TIMELINE FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH December 10, 2019: Application Form Open January 23, 2019: Application Form Closed January 28, 2019 – February 6, 2019: Search Committee Reviews […]
In honor of the corps’ Irish roots, Pioneer is planning to return to the streets in March to perform in one of the major St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the region. While details for this event are still being finalized, the corps will perform in either the Milwaukee Parade (March 9th) or the Chicago Southside […]
In 2019, Southwind Drum and Bugle continues to build on its hard-won momentum in Open Class. With another innovative show on the drawing board, Southwind is proud to announce the leaders of this year’s Percussion Staff. Elanders Frazier returns as Co-Caption Head, Battery Arranger and Supervisor for Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps. A percussion instructor, […]
BDPA is proud to announce a brand new partnership with PepWear. PepWear is the national leader in offering commemorative merchandise at marching contests and clinic concerts, and has a custom order business primarily serving school music groups. This partnership is the next big step for both championship organizations. The fresh merchandise and modern shopping experience […]
Dear Friends, I would like to thank you for your support for all the accomplishments that was made possible for the Ascend programs and Blue Knights ensembles. When you make a donation to Ascend Performing Arts, you are giving the gift of a music education to over 250 Blue Knights performers and the more than […]
The Oregon Crusaders is a non-profit arts organization based in Portland that provides a life-changing experience for young people ages 15 to 21. Since 2007, the Crusaders has served more than 1,000 young people with an immersive and intense marching music and national touring summer program. If you’ve ever experienced drum corps, then you know […]
Lance Cpl. Froylan Barbosa, Conover native and Bunker Hill graduate, began his journey with “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps playing baritone bugle in October. Formed in 1934, The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is a prestigious marching unit based in Washington D.C. and is made up of 90 […]
Music City Drum Corps members can expect an increased emphasis on professionalism, efficiency and learning in 2019, according to new Visual Caption Head Nathan Barna. A six-season veteran staff member of the corps, Barna was recently promoted to this lead role. “I expect our visual staff will be the most professional group in the activity, […]
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