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On A Water Break – The One Kicking off Women’s History Month

Welcome back to On A Water Break! This week, Jackie is hosting and we’re kicking off Women’s History Month with a special episode featuring incredible voices from across the marching arts world. Joining us are: Trish Alicia Whitney We also have a truly inspiring guest this week: Denise Bonfiglio, a pioneering force in the marching […]

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Thank You Diane Goetsch & Christine D’Angelo for Outstanding Forward Performing Arts Board Service

Forward Performing Arts extends its deepest gratitude to Diane Goetsch and Christine D’Angelo as they complete their terms of service on the Board of Directors. Their leadership, dedication, and countless contributions have left a lasting impact on our organization. Diane Goetsch: A Legacy of Leadership & Connection Diane joined the Board in 2018 after serving […]

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Matt Harloff is the First Featured in Drum Corps International’s “I Marched” Campaign

Carolina Crown’s very own, Matt Harloff, is the first featured in DCI’s “I Marched” campaign. In the video, Matt delves into his journey and his enduring passion for the drum corps activity. The goal of the “I Marched” campaign is to “foster a sense of community among DCI alumni and performers, sharing personal stories that […]

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The Troopers Percussion Staff Rides Again!

The Troopers are pleased to announce the continuation of the Troopers percussion staff. While there are a few new additions to the team, this group of talented individuals have been cultivated under the steady leadership of Troopers Hall of Famer Lauren Teel, who now enters her twelfth season with the organization. “I’ve been proud to […]

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2025 Blue Stars Annual Campaign

Dear Valued Friend and Supporter of the Blue Stars, The 2025 season is fast approaching—just a few months until the tour premiere—and the talented members of the Blue Stars are training relentlessly to make this summer unforgettable! These dedicated young performers push themselves to achieve the highest levels of excellence, and we are honored to […]

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Matt Harloff Marching Roundtable Q&A

Matt Harloff is the Director of Bands at Avon HS and the Brass Caption Supervisor for Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps. His Inside the Circle resources for music students, created with Ben Harloff and Michael Klesch, are unsurpassed and should be utilized in any music program. We will ask Matt about certain shows or […]

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Academy Ensemble Specialists Named for 2025 Season

Seasoned veterans return to The Academy this summer to spearhead the effort towards ensemble cohesion. Returning to the ensemble leadership team in the role of Ensemble Coordinator is Marc Whitlock. Jim Ragsdale returns to The Academy for his second year in his new role as Ensemble Specialist. Read all about them at the link below. […]

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Crossmen 50th anniversary Alumni Corps Interview – Mike & Chris Lennox

This March Fo(u)rth we are excited to share our members’ and alumni stories! Even though we ran into some technical difficulties with this interview footage, we wanted to share the audio and story of Mike & Chris Lennox – father and son who marched our 50th alumni corps together!

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March Forth & Join the Club: The Best Way to Support Phantom Regiment

In honor of March Forth, Marching Music Day, we’d like to reintroduce you to Club56—the ultimate way to support your favorite drum corps while enjoying exclusive insider access! What is Club56? Club56 is where Phantom Regiment’s biggest fans and supporters commit to sustaining our legacy through monthly donations starting at just $5. Your commitment provides […]

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Troopers Celebrate Marching Music Day with Raffle of Nostalgic Replica Drum

Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps is marching forth on Marching Music Day by opening a special fundraising effort honoring the art of yesterday’s percussion. The 1970s championship-winning Troopers – with their custom rope drums – hold a special place in drum corps lore. Percussion history buffs can now make a connection to that Troopers’ legend […]

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