The Madison Scouts are excited to welcome back James Sparling to the design team in the role of battery arranger. James most recently worked with the Madison Scouts during the 2024 season as an ensemble coordinator. In addition to the Scouts, he is currently on the design and educational team for Cap City Percussion, as […]
Last summer, Devin Bretz jumped into the role of corps director quickly and naturally, becoming the great energy and motivational powerhouse in just the snap of his fingers. His original role for the 2024 season was as an Admin, things changed, and he stepped up, way up! That’s the kind of person he is. “I […]
GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. recaps the latest announcements from Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, & Troopers. To contribute to The Recap, offer suggestions, and/or ask questions, email us at therecap [at] generaleffect [dot] media. Thanks for reading General Effect Media! Subscribe for free and get the latest in Pageantry Arts News, Analysis, and Opinion delivered to […]
The Blue Stars Alumni and All Star Corps invite all past and present Blue Stars members, as well as friends from other corps to join us as we march in the La Crosse Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Visit our Event Page for full details, or go directly to the registration […]
It is with a great deal of sadness that we share with our Vanguard family the passing of one of our most recent Vanguard Hall of Fame inductees, Gloria Madrid-Flores. Gloria passed away on August 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful woman, who has given so much to the Vanguard organization, […]
After a record-breaking summer on the 2024 Drum Corps International Summer Tour, the Boston Crusaders completed our season at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, IN on Saturday, August 10th. Capping off our 25th consecutive year as finalists, the corps emerged from a fierce three-night series of competition with a record-breaking score and an impressive […]
Carolina Crown is excited to welcome Clif Walker and Joe Hobbs to TeamCROWN! Focusing on Percussion design and orchestration, they will join other members of the Creative Team to design Crown’s next production. Clif and Joe are accomplished musicians and educators who bring a wealth of experience from across the marching arts and are ready […]
We are excited to announce Andrew Markworth as the Blue Stars Percussion Composer and Arranger! ”We believe that Andrew brings a wealth of talent and experience to our team of designers. He had a positive impact on our 2024 season and we look forward to further collaboration with Andrew on the Design Team,” said Brad […]
In a world of countless possibilities, there are a few rare moments that define who you are. These moments are the ones where you choose to rise above, to push beyond your limits, and to carve your name into history. Phantom Regiment is more than just a drum corps. It’s a phamily. A legacy. A […]
Join the hosts of the On A Water Break podcast as they catch up on the news and what’s been happening in social media of the marching arts. Joining Jackie and Nicole are social media producer, Sam Mohler and spinning Drag Queen Chewy aka Jesus Vazquez Read the rest of the article here.
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