This year we took a different approach to the music ensemble. Sit down with SCV Brass Arranger, JD Shaw as he elaborates on the role of our 12-member chamber ensemble, and provides deeper insight into the music of “Ouroboros”! Read the rest of the article here.
More than 1,400 attendees turned out for the inaugural Drums Across the Smokies, a Drum Corps International-sponsored competition held to help raise funds for Farragut High School Marching Admirals band. Farragut High School Band Boosters teamed up with Music City Drum Corps to host the event, which took place at FHS’s Bill Clabo Field Wednesday […]
Calling all fans, friends and alumni: Pioneer can really use your support as we work through a recent incident involving one of our support vehicles. The camper that we use for our staff and corps director, was involved in an accident in the state of Iowa in mid July. While driving on a back road […]
A band group from up north stops by McDonald County High School for a visit to get some extra practice. McDonald County High School hosted special guests on its football field for a day. “They’ve been out here for hours and my students get to come in and watch people that are really serious on […]
The tapping of snare drums, bleating of brass horns and ringing of xylophones filled the Virginia High School campus Monday. Members of the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Legends Drum & Bugle Corps, on their way to a competition today in Knoxville, Tennessee, stayed at the high school Sunday night and used Monday to practice. Read the rest […]
Imagine a marching band combined with synchronized dance movements and the artistry of a Broadway production. That’s what an audience can expect from a drum corps performance. “When I describe a drum corps, I like to say it is a marching band on steroids,” said Matt Tichy, director of social media and school outreach as […]
Forward Performing Arts is pleased to announce that the Black Star Drum Line has agreed to become a performing ensemble managed by Forward Performing Arts and a partner group to the world-renowned Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Black Star Drum Line was formed in 2008 by director and Madison Scouts alumnus Joey B. Banks. […]
A Vanguard Cadets box truck was involved in an accident this morning in Argyle, IA. The truck was the only vehicle involved in the accident and the driver is in good condition at a local hospital where he should be released later today. The vehicle was carrying props, sound equipment and auxiliary percussion equipment at […]
Thanks to a generous sponsorship by e-Adjudicate, Pacific Crest was able to provide a memorable VIP Experience to attendees of this year’s Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl event. The VIP Experience allowed guests to enjoy the Rose Bowl in style, with amenities including free parking, a pre-show catered reception, and access to club seating. […]
The corps will be heading off to the midwest for roughly 17 days of travel and shows. Stay tuned to DCI.org for schedule and score information. The corps will return home and host an awards banquet on Saturday, August 26th. Stay tuned to our web site for ticket and location information. The awards banquet celebrates […]
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