In The News – ‘It Saved Our Lives’: Drum And Bugle Corps Making Comeback In New Bedford

[DCP NewsFeed]

After 22 years without the presence of a Drum and Bugle Corp in the city, community members have joined together to revitalize the tradition as an outlet for the city’s youth. Starting in the new year, youth ages 11 to 20 are welcomed to join the Diamond Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps at 6 p.m. […]

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[ironlips]

Many of us  on this forum have credited the enormous positive effects of "neighborhood" drum corps, and bemoaned the disappearance of such groups over the past several decades. Recently, there have been signs that they are not extinct, and indeed may have a resurgence. The Columbus Saints and other Soundsport teams come to mind.

So here is another group of socially committed and noble folks who recognize the great potential benefits that a community will derive from a "local" drum corps:

" Starting in the new year, youth ages 11 to 20 are welcomed to join the Diamond Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Verdean Veterans Hall, 561 Purchase St. in New Bedford. No prior musical experience or knowledge is required, and lessons in music will be taught by coordinators and alumni from drums corps past. Those interested in signing up their child are welcomed to attend any of the meetings in the new year, or can contact Leslie Barrett at 508-338-0521. There is a $5, one-time registration fee. "

I wish them great success and encourage anyone of like mind to join me in contacting the Barretts to offer whatever support we can.

News Flash: The Diamond Warriors will not win Nationals next year. They have more important things to do, like saving kid's lives.

[mkcarlson]

The very best to the Diamond Warriors to get their organization off the ground.  Its really refreshing to see a return to community-based organizations.

The best to you and the lives you change!

 

Michael