Fueled by a vision more than a year in the making, the Classic Drum Corps (CDC) Association is ready to kick into high gear. The Classic Drum Corps Association is a collaboration of interested alumni corps, mini corps, and ensembles unified in the effort of forming a self-governing circuit completely autonomous and independent of the […]
After a season filled with groundbreaking achievements and unforgettable performances, the New York Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps are announcing an exciting new chapter in the corps’ storied history. Beginning with the 2025 season, the New York Skyliners will transition from the Drum Corps International (DCI) All-Age Class A division to DCI’s SoundSport program.
For the past few years the DCUK (and European) Drum Corps Judges have been managed by Ivan Balchin and earlier this year Ivan advised that he wished to step back from this role. On behalf of all involved with DCUK and the Corps, we would like to give huge thanks to Ivan for all the […]
The Columbus Saints Performing Arts Programs are thrilled to announce their 2025 DCI All-Age Open House on Jan 4h and 18th in Columbus, OH. The Saints are also happy to announce they have completed auditions for their highly successful WGI Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and award-winning Winterguard. The organization also shared exciting updates regarding their Drum […]
Silver Leaves Brass of Cambridge are sporting new winter uniform sweaters as they welcome Santa to town during Christmas parades that began November 16 in Kitchener/Waterloo and continue until the season winds up December 14 with an evening parade in St. George. Silver Leaves also recently added new banners to the group’s parade people-mover to […]
As the corps continues its preparation for the upcoming “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration” in Plymouth, Mass., the New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps has solidified and is pleased to announce the instructional and administrative staffs for the 2025 season. The corps is excited to welcome back John Molloy as Brass Caption Head. John […]
Since the COVID pandemic Drum Corps United Kingdom has seen a major decline in Corps wishing to compete during a normal summer season and for the past 2 years has only had three member Corps take part in the competitions organised – including the British Drum Corps Championships. Over the past few months the Board […]
It’s said “experience counts”, but there’s world of difference between 10 year’s experience and 1 year’s experience 10 times and so many who consider themselves “creative” are often the antithesis thereof. Some of our Drum Corps colleagues, it’s true, were original thinkers right from jump street (or so it appeared). Think of names like Hoffman, […]
With an abbreviated 2024 season concluded, the New York Skyliners Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps has set their sights on a reinvigorated and exciting 2025 season. Formed in 1994 by former members of the New York Skyliners Senior Drum and Bugle Corps, the corps continues to entertain crowds by performing the legacy music of their […]
After three nights of stellar performances at the 2024 Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis, the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps have won the title once again. Last earned in 2016, the corps has become a competitive and artistic powerhouse in the last decade, landing a top 3 finish in nearly every competitive season […]
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