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Pioneer News From The Top – December 22nd

It is that time of the year to wish everyone you know a joyous, pleasant, and hearty “Thank You” for being part of your life’s experiences this past year. Pioneer Corps also has a large list that is too numerous to mention everyone, but I would like to give a special mention to Bill Strube, […]

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Shaun Roos

Name: Shaun Roos What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? I marched in the summer of 1987. Read the rest of the article here.

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Cadets Alumni Leadership Conference Feb. 2-3

The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts are inviting all Cadets Alumni, from every generation to join in a two-day Leadership Conference to help chart the course for the financial future of the organization. For alumni who have long sought to have their voices heard in the future of The Cadets and YEA!, this […]

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In The News – Former Allentown Cadets Director In Court On Sex Assault Charges

A former youth drum corps director accused of sexually assaulting former employees was in Lehigh County court Tuesday. George Hopkins, the former Allentown Cadets director, is facing two sexual assault charges after nearly a dozen women came forward with allegations earlier this year. Read the rest of the article here.

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Year-End Update From Rick Valenzuela

Dear Phans, I hope you’ve been enjoying your holiday season so far and have had time to catch up with your family and friends. It’s been unseasonably warm here in the Midwest, but I’m sure that’ll change now that I’ve said that. For those that received our initial year-end campaign mailing and have already donated […]

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Oregon Crusaders Announces Board Expansion

The Oregon Crusaders is excited to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors to include Linda Kidwell and Michael Peacor, two incredible contributors to the OC family. In our strategic effort to achieve our mission to provide education through performance in the areas of musical and visual ensemble artistry, we continue to look to […]

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Colt Cadets Announce New Leadership

The Colt Cadets are excited to announce a new leadership team for the 2019 season. Andrew Eaton will serve as Corps Director and provide the organizational and structural foundation to position the corps for success. Andrew will be the group’s liaison with Drum Corps International, and he will also work with the Colt Cadets design […]

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2019 Colts December Dubuque Rehearsal & Audition Weekend

The December Dubuque rehearsal and audition for the 2019 Colts will be held December 28 – 30, at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The address of the facility is 405 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001. Click here for a Google map to the facility. The cost for your first rehearsal is $175 (or […]

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2019 Boston Crusaders Auditions Recap

Five states… Nine different 1-day auditions… plus video auditions. Over 500 auditionees for the chance to join our returning members and cast the 79th edition of the Boston Crusaders. With shows like “Wicked Games” and “SOS” fueling a surge in the BAC brand – and competitive success – the influx of new talent was not […]

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In The News – Ex-Allentown Cadets Director George Hopkins Waives Hearing On Sexual Assault Charges

George Hopkins, the former director of the renowned Allentown Cadets drum and bugle corps, appeared in a Lehigh County courtroom Tuesday morning and gave up his right to a preliminary hearing on charges he sexually assaulted two women after allegedly plying them with alcohol. Hopkins, 62, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, is accused of assaulting an […]

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