This summer, audiences nationwide will experience the 2017 Santa Clara Vanguard through the eyes of the Ouroboros. One of the oldest mystical symbols in the world, the Ouroboros is an ancient image of a serpent eating its own tail, which is known to represent introspection and the cyclicality of something constantly re-creating itself. This serves […]
The Battalion Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to continue its ongoing strategic partnership with Snow College, once again naming the school as the official home for the corps’ Spring Training. “We love having our students at Snow,” said The Battalion Executive Director Dallin Hatch. “The faculty at the Horne School of Music, as well […]
In mythology, folklore, epic poems and the oldest extant literature, metamorphosis (or shape shifting) has long been present. It remains a common trope in modern fantasy, children’s literature, and works of popular culture. The shaman and the showman both have pondered the mystery and magic of metamorphosis. This most profound act of change can emerge […]
The Crown Hall of Fame Committee is thrilled to announce six nominees to the 2017 class of the Carolina Crown Hall of Fame. TeamCROWN members now have through May 30 to submit letters of support for a nominee, and then the new Crown Hall of Fame Class will be announced at the Crown Family Day […]
“They say… logic makes you think… and emotion makes you act…” The physical construction of the human brain is very defined: The left side is where all things analytical are derived. Linear. Strategic and categorical. Always in control. Formulas and absolutes. There is no gray area; it’s all black and white. The right side is […]
At the center of every strong drum corps is a strong team of member leadership. Serving as a liaison between performers and staff, this team of veteran members also puts in the extra effort to lead by example and set a standard for the entire corps. “We have a very talented and experienced group of […]
Every place you’ve ever imagined, it’s real. There is a fictional city in your mind and you know every corner of it. Your mind is a world, each of us is a place. PORTER ROBINSON – UNISON These are the words that begin our story, of a young girl faced with the looming fear and […]
The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps are proud to announce the winner of the 2017 “On Corps!” Competition. “On Corps!” is a competition for aspiring arrangers and composers who wish their works to be considered for encore performance by the Blue Stars. The winning submission will be performed as part of the corps` encore […]
Welcome aboard BDC Air! Please confirm all luggage is stowed, electronics are turned off, and your seat is in its full upright position. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy your in-flight entertainment…Blue Devils C! This summer, Blue Devils C takes you on a journey through time to the golden age of commercial airline flight. A […]
After a successful rehearsal this past weekend, we are heading into May with a busy schedule of rehearsals and fundraising events for the GOLD. REHEARSAL START TIME CHANGE & ROSE BOWL TRAINING We only have one day of rehearsal this week, Saturday May 13. Start time on Saturday is earlier so we can do training […]
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