Rick Thomson

"The Buccaneer Classic" is returning to Landisville, PA. The following information is accurate as of the date of this post. Additional information will be posted when available. WHEN: Saturday, July 20 at 6:30 pm. Gates open at 5:00 pm WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA THE LINEUP Buccaneer Banner Brass - Reading, PA Buccaneer Alumni Corps - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Fusion Core – Morris County, NJ Hawthorne Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Raiders – Princeton, NJ Reading Buccaneers – Reading, PA Skyliners – Southern Tier, NY White Sabers - Rochester, NY TICKET INFORMATION Premium $25 General Admission $20 Advance tickets are on sale February 19, 2024, at 12 pm EST. For complete ticket information, go to readingbuccaneers.org/classic

Eight corps will descend upon Landisville, PA, in three weeks, for one of the season's best shows. Will you be there? You can still pick your reserved seat or opt for General Admission. We look forward to seeing you! WHEN: Saturday, July 15 at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 IN DCI COMPETITION Jersey Surf - Camden County, NJ Raiders - Princeton, NJ IN DCA COMPETITION Buccaneers - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Saints - Columbus, OH Skyliners - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA White Sabers - Rochester, NY IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble (Pre-show @ 6:15) Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps TICKETS Reserved $25 General Admission $20 Handicapped seating & parking are available. Tickets are available at readingbuccaneers.org/classic. For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact “The Buccaneer Classic” co-chairs Rick Thomson (rtshipmate@gmail.com) or Bill Powers (billpowers.music@gmail.com).

The calendar has turned to June, and the DCA drum corps season is not far off. If you have not already done so, mark your July calendar for "The Buccaneer Classic." WHEN: Saturday, July 15 at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 IN DCI COMPETITION Jersey Surf - Camden County, NJ Raiders - Princeton, NJ IN DCA COMPETITION Buccaneers - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Saints - Columbus, OH Skyliners - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA White Sabers - Rochester, NY IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble (Pre-show @ 6:15) Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps TICKETS Reserved $25 General Admission $20 Handicapped seating & parking are available. Tickets are available at readingbuccaneers.org/classic. For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact “The Buccaneer Classic” co-chairs Rick Thomson (rtshipmate@gmail.com) or Bill Powers (billpowers.music@gmail.com).

This year’s Buccaneer Classic is shaping up to be the largest yet. The groups listed below are accurate as of May 1, 2023, and any changes will be posted on this forum. The show will be a combined DCA/DCI competition. Corps are not necessarily listed in appearance order. WHEN: Saturday, July 15, at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM. WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 PRE-SHOW Buccaneer Banner Brass (6:15) EXHIBITION Buccaneer Alumni Corps DCI COMPETITION Raiders Jersey Surf DCA COMPETITION Reading Buccaneers Bushwackers Hawthorne Caballeros White Sabers Skyliners Columbus Saints EXHIBITION Caballeros Alumni Corps TICKETS Reserved $25 General Admission $20 Children 12 and under are admitted free to General Admission with a paying adult. Handicapped seating & parking Information and tickets are available May 15 at readingbuccaneers.org/classic.

We are excited to announce that the Buccaneers have significantly improved our outdoor show ticket purchasing process, including some of the most requested features by our loyal fans. ORDERING: All ticket orders will now be placed online (except for handicapped tickets). You can choose between e-tickets or Print-at-Home tickets. Phone orders can also be made 24-7 for mailed tickets, subject to an additional fee. If you require handicapped seating, you can order by phone, email, or mail with the help of a Buccaneer Ticket Representative. SEAT SELECTION: If you opt for reserved seating, you can choose your preferred seats online. For handicapped reserved seating, our Buccaneer Ticket Representative will assist you. PAYMENT: All major US-issued credit cards and mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, will be accepted for online purchases. Handicapped tickets can be paid for via credit card or check. DAY of SHOW: You can purchase tickets at the venue on the day of the show. SCANNING: E-tickets and Print-at-Home tickets will be scanned at the entrance. Stay tuned for the next Buccaneer Classic announcement coming later this week.

The Buccaneer Classic is scheduled for July 15 at Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA. Initial information on this show was posted on February 8 in the "DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions" forum. More postings on this show will be made as information warrants.

Ticket information will be posted at a later date. You will like what you see, at least, that is the plan. There will also be possible changes to the corps line-up, as in more, not less. But remember, it is only March and you know who we are dealing with.

"The Buccaneer Classic" is returning to Landisville, PA. The following information is accurate as of the date of this post. Additional information will be posted when available. WHEN: Saturday, July 15, at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School IN COMPETITION Buccaneers - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Saints – Columbus, OH Skyliners - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA White Sabers - Gates, NY IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps

Please don’t confuse this with the topic about the future of DCA. Interesting discussion for sure, but there is one thing we do know. No more waiting. The 2022 DCA season is about to open. This week Clifton. And next week Landisville! You may have heard about it. WHEN: Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 IN COMPETITION Buccaneers Bushwackers Caballeros Skyliners White Sabers IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps TICKETS Reserved $22 General Admission $18 Handicapped seating & parking available Information and tickets available at reading buccaneers.org/classic Tickets ordered after July 8 will be held at Will Call at the stadium. Tickets also available at the gates.

The calendar has turned to June and the DCA drum corps season is not far off. If you have not already done so, mark your July calendar for "The Buccaneer Classic." NOTE: For those of you who have attended this show in the past, please note that a favorite watering hole, the Black Knight Tavern & Grill, is closed due to a fire in early 2021. WHEN: Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 IN COMPETITION Buccaneers - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Skyliners - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA White Sabers - Dansville, NY IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps TICKETS Reserved $22 General Admission $18 Handicapped seating & parking available Information and tickets available at readingbuccaneers.org/classic Tickets may also be ordered by mailing your order to: The Buccaneer Classic, P.O. Box 120, Paoli, PA 19301 Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your check payable to “Reading Buccaneers.” For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact “The Buccaneer Classic” co-chairs Rick Thomson (rtshipmate@gmail.com) or Bill Powers (bill.powers@readingbuccaneers.org)

As previously announced, "The Buccaneer Classic" is returning to Landisville, PA. The following information is accurate as of the date of this post. Please note some of the information on the DCA website is inaccurate at this time. WHEN: Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM WHERE: Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium 340 Mumma Drive Landisville, PA 17538 IN COMPETITION Buccaneers - Reading, PA Bushwackers - Princeton, NJ Caballeros - Hawthorne, NJ Skyliners - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA White Sabers - Dansville, NY IN EXHIBITION Buccaneer Banner Brass Ensemble Buccaneer Alumni Corps Caballeros Alumni Corps Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps TICKETS Reserved $22 General Admission $18 Handicapped seating & parking available Information and tickets available at readingbuccaneers.org/classic Tickets may also be ordered by mailing your order to: The Buccaneer Classic, P.O. Box 120, Paoli, PA 19301 Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your check payable to “Reading Buccaneers.” For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact “The Buccaneer Classic” co-chairs Rick Thomson (rtshipmate@gmail.com) or Bill Powers (bill.powers@readingbuccaneers.org)

Please note the information on the DCA website is inaccurate with regard to the Landisville, PA show. The correct starting time is 6:30 PM and the Connecticut Hurricanes are not scheduled for this show, but the Buccaneers will be there. Further info in a new post in this forum.

After a 2-year hiatus for reasons beyond our control, The Buccaneer Classic competition will return to Georgelis Law Firm Stadium at Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA, on Saturday, July 16. The show will be sponsored by the Reading Buccaneers and the Hempfield Band Boosters Club. Further details will be announced once the corps line-up is finalized. In the meantime, mark your calendars. It's going to be a great night!

We are now only 4 weeks away from The Buccaneer Classic! A partnership between the Reading Buccaneers and the Hempfield Band Booster Club is sponsoring an evening with five corps in competition and three in exhibition including “The Commandant’s Own” the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Catch all the action on Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 PM at the Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium in Landisville, PA Get all the details, including how to secure tickets, at www.readingbuccaneers.org/theclassic. Spend your extended Fourth of July holiday with us at a great venue in beautiful Lancaster County!

Update for The Buccaneer Classic: The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps will be appearing in exhibition to kick off the show as the first unit on the field. Saturday, July 6 at 7:00 PM at Hempfield High School Georgelis Law Firm Stadium, 340 Mumma Drive, Landisville, PA Performing in competition: Atlanta CV (Atlanta, GA) Bushwackers (Princeton, NJ) Skyliners (Scranton, PA) White Sabers (Dansville, NY) Buccaneers (Reading, PA) Performing in exhibition: Buccaneer Banner Brass (Reading, PA) The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps Buccaneer Alumni Corps (Reading, PA) Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Corps (Hawthorne, NJ) Tickets are $22 for Reserved seats and $18 for General Admission. Handicapped seating is available. Tickets are on sale now at www.readingbuccaneers.org/theclassic or by mailing your order to Buccaneer Classic, P.O. Box 120, Paoli, PA 19301. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your check payable to “Reading Buccaneers.” For assistance with tickets, please contact Jenn Armstrong at Jenn.Armstrong@readingbuccaneers.org or 610-513-5531. Ticket orders received after July 1 will be held at Will Call. Tickets will also be available at the stadium on the day of the event. For more information, please contact either Rick Thomson at shipmate@comcast.net or 610-301-9858 or Bill Powers at bill.powers@readingbuccaneers.org or 717-314-4446. Come to beautiful Lancaster County for a terrific evening of drum corps competition and exhibition headlined by "The Commandant's Own."