MadBrass, the SoundSport ensemble of Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts, is pleased to announce their 2017 show titled The Funky Drummer, a tribute to Clyde Stubblefield. Clyde was a mainstay drummer of the Madison, WI music scene having located there in the early 70s. Clyde is best known as the primary drummer for […]
With the nominations for the 2017 class of the Cadets Hall of Fame officially closed, we have Cadets that span generation up for consideration. From the tragic story of a drum major’s life cut short to a flood of nominations for someone who was both Cadet of the Year and is currently a member of […]
Brass fanfare, echoing snare drums and colorful flags whirled inside Table Mound Elementary School in Dubuque, as the Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps set to kick off its 2017 season, marking its 50th anniversary. The group, a younger subsidiary of the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, was founded in 1967 as the Legionnaires […]
We’re hosting another carnival! Our last event was such a success that we’re doing it again! Please come visit the Spartans Carnival in Nasuha, NH in April. Get on some rides, play a few games, and help benefit The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps. Get out, have some fun and support the Spartans! The carnival […]
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 are fortunate to have 4 outstanding leaders in […]
Time flies and here we are at the critical Annual Campaign… but this year we are calling it an ANNUAL DRIVE! I have been inspired by the intensity of our members, staff, and design team over the last 7 months. We have a product, staff, and corps that will make you proud and they will […]
Happy April! This past weekend was a very productive camp for the brass section as they worked with members of the design team! They focused on music with Michael Klesch and worked on drill and movement with Jaime Holly and Chris Velez. These members and staff are working hard to put a great production on […]
The log buildings circling the grassy slopes tell a story older than the city named for Caspar Collins and the 11th Ohio Cavalry that protected the fort beginning in 1863. If you close your eyes and listen, you might hear a bugle trumpeting morning reveille or taps at the end of the day. Read the […]
Three outstanding candidates selected after an intense three months of audition process. The Watchmen would like to welcome to the podium our 2017 drum majors and conductors that were selected at our March audition weekend. Read the rest of the article here.
Are you.. Looking for ways to give back to your local community? Needing to fulfill some volunteer service hours for school? Wondering how you can help out your favorite nonprofit organization? If so, we want YOU to come out and volunteer at our upcoming Vanguard Hall and Fleet Day! Read the rest of the article […]
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