The visit by CONCORD to Malta for participation in the Malta Tourist Board Historic Cities Festival and the Valletta Military Tattoo was the most ambitious and complex project undertaken by the corps in its 22-year history. There is no doubt that for the members and staff involved it was an unqualified success and achieved all […]
The Senators Drum and Bugle Corps from Eastleigh – Hampshire are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Pygraphics Inc., the makers of Pyware 3D Java, andMake Music Inc, the makers of Finale 2007. Read the rest of the article here.
The 41st annual Japan Marching Band & Baton Twirling Association’s Kanto Contest was held at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan this past weekend. Over 180 units ranging from elementary school bands to independent drum corps took part in one of Japan’s oldest and largest pageantry contests for a chance at a spot in the […]
Distant Thunders 2007 production is set in the Land of Oz during the years prior to Dorothy’s arrival from Kansas. The show explores the idea that the infamous antagonist we call the Wicked Witch of the West was misconstrued and victimized and that her alleged wickedness was merely retaliation against a charlatan wizards corrupt government. […]
After another successful season during 2006, the Staffordshire Knights would like to announce details of their 2007 programme. In keeping with recent tradition, the show is designed to be accessible and challenging for their members, but at the same time entertain. The design team have chosen music which is certainly familiar to most people, and […]
As a continuation of their overall development programme designed to offer members and friends of Concord Drum and Bugle Corps extended opportunities for music-making and performance, the Sheffield-based organization has announced the launch of two new projects. Read the rest of the article here.
Today, the registration period for the DCE European Championships has begun. Corps will be able to register during the whole of November. The participants list will be published mid-December. Read the rest of the article here.
The 28th annual Kansai Regional Marching Band & Baton Twirling Contest was held over two days at the Maishima Arena in Osaka, Japan. 36 units from 6 prefectures around western Japan competed for a spot at the Japan Nationals this coming winter. 9 groups competed in the independent class; 7 in the small group category […]
Northern Star Drum & Bugle Corps, from Leeds, England are pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Larrivee as their Front Ensemble arranger for 2007. "It is my pleasure to work again with Northern Star," says Neil. Having witnessed the great work of the corps’ performance at the 2006 DCE Championships with some arrangements they […]
Paul Cartwright and BYBA’s Development Committee are pleased to endorse and announce the launch of the Marching Boot Camp, being piloted for forward facing brass players. Paul said "This is an exciting new venture and its timing could not be more perfect for BYBA and our members. We owe a debt of gratitude to Phil […]
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