Some time ago, Samuel Crawford adopted a mantra that he has repeated many times as he takes the field as a member of the Canton Bluecoats. It’s something the Bluecoats drum major has told fellow corps members often: “We didn’t come here to win, but we didn’t come here to lose.” Read the rest of […]
For the 2018 season, three international students received performer contracts with the Jersey Surf: a baritone player from China and two color guard members from Canada. As the member corps of Drum Corps International provide opportunities to students from a variety of musical and cultural backgrounds. This season, Jersey Surf further embraced that philosophy by […]
As the season nears its end, the Vanguard Cadets reflect on their journey and prepare for DCI Open Class Championships in Michigan City, IN. Check in with a few members of the corps as they share what they love most about being a part of this organization. Read the rest of the article here.
For the drum and bugle corps that took the field at Avon Lake High School on Saturday, the competition was just another step toward finals in Indianapolis next week. But for some corps members, it was a chance to perform the shows they’ve been working on for weeks in front of family and friends. For […]
Doug Thrower and Tom Rarick, the brass and percussion arrangers, give us behind the scenes stories of how this show was put together. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
The nation’s top drum corps are converging on J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. Ten-time Drum Corp International World Champions the Allentown Cadets have been on the road all summer. This weekend is home turf time, J. Birney Crum Stadium, as they compete with the 24 top drum corps in the DCI Eastern Classic. Read […]
Eight drum corps from across the country came to Rome Thursday night, to compete in Drums Along the Mohawk. This is the event’s 40th year. The drum and bugle corps are made up of high school and college students ranging from 16 to 21 years old. Read the rest of the article here.
Tuesday’s rain didn’t stop drum corps from performing at Plymouth High School’s “Hoosier Heartland Showcase.” Because of the rain, drum corps groups had to perform on the basketball court instead of the football field. Read the rest of the article here.
If you think you have what it takes to be a performing member of Spirit of Atlanta, start by completing our Audition Interest Form. This will add you to our mailing list to receive updates and notifications during the audition season. Audition Packets containing the materials needed for tryouts are expected to be released in […]
Meet the SCV Color Guard! In our latest episode of “From The Field” the SCVCG dishes all the details on their favorite moments of the show and talks about what it’s like to be a part of this special group. Read the rest of the article here.
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