DCP NewsFeed

Music Coordinator Marc Whitlock discusses the 2023 show and how it is analogous to the past, present, and future of the corps. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Richard Rigolini. When you think of the Spartans for the last 25 years you immediately think of Richie who, as the Corps Director, was key to our success, legacy, and growth. Read the rest of the article […]View the full article

Help defray the costs of the season by sponsoring an Aussie! For $30 your name will be printed in an Aussie and you will again be on the field with us in spirit for 2023! If you wish, let us know a specific member or section you’d like to support! Thank you so much, we […]View the full article

As we wrap up our intensive Spring Training and prepare to embark on our highly anticipated summer tour, we take pride in announcing the successful completion of two transformative training programs: the DiSC Workplace® Profile and Cooperation & Change seminars. These initiatives, attended by the corps’ 165 members, board of directors, instructional staff, and management, […]View the full article

Hear how the show was constructed by the design team and then brought to life by the talented members of the corps. With Rick Subel, Jeff Sacktig, Michael Klesch, Kevin Shah You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read […]View the full article

Sunday 18th July saw the 2023 Music Revolution contest take place in Queensbury, West Yorkshire. Show hosts Revolution must be commended for their perseverance in making this show happen, as several factors had conspired to try and cancel the show. Taking place on Father’s Day meant there was already competition for attention, but the problems […]View the full article

Rogues Hollow Regiment is proud to present our stunning new uniforms, designed by CL Designs! ? These uniforms truly capture the spirit of our Regiment, and we can’t wait to don this sleek look as we march forward! This has been the dream since Rogues Hollow Regiment was started, and this is now possible thanks […]View the full article

Phantom Regiment is thrilled with the success of our first PR Academy camp of 2023, held in Evansville, IN! We are proud of all the campers who participated and their outstanding dedication to the marching arts. Drum majors and colorguard members had the opportunity to learn from esteemed Phantom Regiment Alumni and some of the […]View the full article

7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce its team of educators who will be leading the organization through our 2023 season! “We are so excited to have this amazing group of educators in place. They represent the absolute best of what we have to offer to 7R. Our students and performers will […]View the full article

Here’s where and when you can see the Blue Stars in the La Crosse area during the 2023 season. All events are subject to change based on weather and other factors. Friday, June 23 Rehearsal at La Crosse Logan High School Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Your students can show up at band camp excited, engaged, and ready to learn. Great advice from Sierra Rogers and Susan Smith You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps will debut their 2023 production “To Lasso the Sun” on June 27. This World Premiere event will offer three options for Troopers’ Nation to catch our 2023 Sunriders in action before they embark on their competitive summer tour. The public is invited to a Community Performance at Tipton High School […]View the full article

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the 2023 inductees to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, including Ray Baumgardt, Scott Boerma, James Elvord, E.J. Hess, Lewis Kessler, Don Marcouiller, Sal Salas, Christos Theo, and Nick Venden. The induction ceremony will be a part of the […]View the full article

There will be a regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10:00 am Central. The meeting will be held via Zoom. If you wish to observe the open portions of the meeting or have questions or comments about business relating to Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc., please send […]View the full article

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst American Legion Post #1197 and the Grand Street Boys American Legion Post #1025 junior corps members returning from service in World War II, formed the Raymond A. Garbarina Memorial Post #1523 of New York City in 1945. It was chartered in 1946 and created a new senior drum corps – The […]View the full article

Six members of the design team take us behind the scenes of the show and how it is being created. With Richard Saucedo, David Starnes, Mike McIntosh, Clif Walker, Jeremy Hunt, and Chad Berkstresser. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes […]View the full article

The members, instructors, support staff, and volunteers for the 2023 Phantom Regiment are hard at work bringing Exogenesis to life! And they need to eat! We are thrilled to bring back one of our most popular fundraising campaigns: Fueled by Phans! Our nutrition team – led by Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member Becky Nelson […]View the full article

We’re thrilled to announce our biggest performance to date! On June 23rd, the King Cobras with Cornerstone Drumline will perform at Taste of Joliet as one of the openers for Train, the well-known American pop-rock band known for hits including “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey Soul Sister.” “To have this opportunity after just over a […]View the full article

More than 30 Preston Scout House Band members will receive long service pins or plaques recognizing their involvement in the Band’s alumni era, beginning in 1993, during a free Community Open House on June 24. The awards mark five-year intervals in continuous membership. Members with 25 and 30 years of service will receive a personalized […]View the full article

The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated VMAPA Hall of Fame Celebration, a night of extraordinary talent and tribute to the legends of the marching arts community. Join us on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the ConXion To Community venue, located at 749 Story Road, San Jose, CA […]View the full article

The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the return of G2 Performance as the official uniform and costume outfitter for the 2023 season. This exciting partnership ushers in a new era of innovation and style, emphasizing the importance of comfort and perfect fit. G2 Performance, a leading brand in the […]View the full article

Rogues Hollow Regiment is seeking a talented individual to join and complete our Front Ensemble on the Xylophone and Glockenspiel! ? If you have a knack for creating mesmerizing melodies, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! If you’re ready to make your mark on the field and create music that resonates with hearts […]View the full article

As some of you have heard, effective 2024, Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) will partner for the 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons to produce, promote and expand the “DCI All-Age Class.” So, what does that all mean for DCA Corps? Let us break some of this down for you. · MORE […]View the full article

“The Medium is the Message” – Marshall McLuhan Channel Green highlights the role TV and mass media played in the great social changes that took place throughout the 1960s. Channel Green is backed by the soundscape of a generation, with musical selections and visual iconography that propels the viewer back in time. Read the rest […]View the full article

Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) will partner for the 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons to produce, promote and expand the “DCI All-Age Class.” Under the agreement, DCA corps will perform under their own competitive rules while adhering to the operating policies of DCI; with the goal of creating mutual success through […]View the full article