This article was originally written for Drum Corps World by Joe Marrella and appeared in the October 2020 issue, Volume 49, Number 7. We remember vividly those in our beloved drum corps activity who share their unique talent, dedication, creativity, and life philosophy, toward catapulting the activity and its performers to greater heights. Their greatness […]
Forward Performing Arts is pleased to announce a partnership between the Appalachian State University Marching Mountaineers and MadU, the virtual education program of the Madison Scouts and Black Star Drum Line. The MadU fall semester kicked off in early September with courses in leadership, health & fitness, show design, instrument masterclasses, and more. This fall […]
Hello Alumni, Friends, and Family, For Southwind, the 2021 Season begins on October 1. Normally we’d be visiting marching band contests all over the Southeast and counting applicant registrations in anticipation of our December audition camps. But, this is the start of drum corps season like we’ve never experienced. Yeah. Southwind has had plenty of […]
Pacific Crest is proud to announce that Nicole Casino will be joining our educational leadership team as Percussion Co-Caption Head for the 2021 season. Casino will lead the battery instructional team, working alongside Brianne Kikuchi, who returns to lead the front ensemble program. The two Co-Caption Heads will work closely with Program Coordinator and Percussion […]
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17! The 2020 Cadets Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be a virtual event this year, and everyone is invited to attend. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. EDT on Zoom (link forthcoming) with an open Cadets social gathering. Join in to see some familiar faces, reconnect with […]
The Final Push – it’s a Cadets trademark. As we wow audiences with clean drill, great music and intricate guard work, we know something they don’t – If you think this is great, just wait for the last 45 seconds. Read the rest of the article here.
7th Regiment is excited to announce the creation of the 7R Performing Arts Academy (7RPAA). The 7RPAA is a new program offering from the 7RYPAO that acts as a virtual “arts magnet school”. With webinars geared towards performers, established educators, and the next wave of marching educators, the 7RPAA will be a valuable resource to […]
After a long summer apart, the BAC community was back together (although masked) at this weekend’s 22nd Annual Crusader Classic Golf Tournament! Over 120 participants joined us on Friday, September 25th for a day of golf with great weather, great views, and most importantly, great company. This year, we were excited to bring the tournament […]
Rockin4ALS invites you to join our Fall fundraising campaign to support critical ALS patient services in Wisconsin. The original live music event —Rockin’ For A Cure — was founded by Madison Scouts Alum, Steve Weekes, who passed from ALS in 2005. This year’s event would have marked the 20th anniversary of Rockin’ For A Cure, […]
Join Club56 members and special guests for a special viewing of the 2020 virtual History Night, Sunday, October 4th at 6pm CDT! History Night is typically held during training camp for all marching members, staff, and volunteers of the drum corps. However, during a year when a global pandemic kept us in our homes instead […]
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