The N.Y. Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps is once again proud to host one of the four Regional I&E shows (The Metro Regional) as part of the 2016 Bugler’s Hall of Fame 10th annual North American Championships. The Bugler’s Hall of Fame mission is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the art of bugling. Its […]
The New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps is coming off a banner year “…with our flags unfurled and flying high”. Following a busy 2015 season featuring 6 outdoor performances, fall parades, and an exhibition at a high school band competition, the corps has been busy preparing for the fast approaching 2016 season. In […]
Thurrock Marching Brass is pleased to confirm approval of their 2015 Jack Petchey Leader Award, which was nominated in November 2015. The recipient of this award has worked tirelessly throughout the initial set up stages as well as consistently throughout the TMB re-launch period. This update was delayed because, unbeknownst to anyone at the time […]
The Bridgemen Board of Directors recently announced that the coming 2016 season will be the last for the Alumni corps due to potential membership and practice facility issues that were presented to the corps. Director George Lavelle recommended that, instead of going away at a cold February practice, as so many great corps have done, the Bridgemen […]
Today, the Madison Scouts mourn the passing of Bill Howard, a founding father of Drum Corps International and father figure to hundreds of Madison Scouts. Bill’s extensive involvement with the corps dates back to the 1950s when he was a marching member and soprano soloist. Through nearly 70 years of involvement, virtually every living Madison […]
System Blue today announces an exciting partnership with Kidsgrove Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Effective today, they will play exclusively on System Blue Brass instruments. As one of Britain’s most prolific drum and bugle corps and recognizable top musical ensembles in the marching world, Kidsgrove choose System Blue to help them continue their successful journey. […]
Were it not for a controversial 1980 mid-season programming change, Myron might very well have gone on to become a noted horn soloist and possible brass guru. Dave Barduhn, Ralph Hardimon and Fred Sanford had penned an extraordinary arrangement of “Caravan” for SCV, which featured a solo for French Horn. There was little debate as […]
The Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce our invitation to the 2016 Shanghai Tourism Festival this coming September! This once-in-a-lifetime trip starts on Wednesday, September 7, and will feature various sight-seeing opportunities and performances. The main event will be the gigantic night parade on Saturday, September 10. The corps will return home […]
The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame is moving forward on several fronts in 2016, marking its 40th anniversary year with a revitalized associate member program, permanent structure and funding for its youth scholarship program, an updated Web site which will include video content and easier navigation and winter Caribbean cruise which set sail from […]
BDPA Welcomes Justin Heimbecker as New CEO BD Performing Arts (BDPA) has a rich history of being on the cutting edge of innovation and excellence, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset. BDPA historically leverages these strengths to enrich the lives of youth with a level of excellence that becomes a part of their lives forever. It is with that […]
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