For the first time in The Bluecoats’ 40-plus-year history, the group became Drum Corps International World Champions in 2016—a testament to their dedication and hard work. It’s a commendable feat by the 150-member corps, comprised of young adults between the ages of 15 and 22 from across the nation and world. The group is headquartered […]
The Preston Scout House Cadets would like to gratefully acknowledge the PepsiCo Canada Foundation for their generous grant of $5000. Thank you so much for your support! The PepsiCo Canada Foundation conducts fundraising in support of activities, programs and education that encourage and promote physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits and health and wellness, particularly among […]
As 2016 comes to a close, The Battalion puts a bow on its recently completed 2017 season series of Battalion Experience Clinics. The clinic series included stops in Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, where nearly 300 students in total attended the four events, a new record for the corps. Program Director Mark Hartman believes this […]
January practice schedule. All practice sessions are at the Boys and Girl Club of Nashua. Sunday, January 8th 9AM to 4PM Brass and Percussion only. New Members welcome. Please bring a bag lunch. On Friday evening January 13th – our returning veteran members are welcome to a pre season leadership meeting at 10:30PM at the […]
As you can imagine, the cost of providing meals and transportation for a corps of 150 members, plus staff and volunteers, is a considerable expense. While membership dues cover a portion of this expense, the remainder is offset through generous contributions from people like you. Through your support, we can continue providing our members with […]
Celeste Cooning marched in the Bluecoats color guard from 1994-1998. Originally from Warsaw, Indiana, she now calls Seattle, Washington her home. A graduate of Indiana University and University of Washington, Celeste is a visual artist working predominantly in cut paper. Her work has graced the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, Starbucks, Seattle’s Jackson Park, Zoe Juniper Dance Company, […]
Three outstanding candidates from a field of over 25 were selected to lead the 2017 Boston Crusaders. Mark Hambleton returns to the podium for his age out season and BAC vets Kaitlin Oresky and Nick Winckel will join Mark on the podium. Mark Hambleton (middle) is a four year member, conductor in the 2014 and […]
Forged by a relationship with Kevin Shah and the Nada Syiar Daar El-Qolam Marching Band, several Blue Knights’ staff members–Brad Toth, Kevin Shah, and Neil Adkison—recently traveled to Serang, Indonesia where they served as music and marching consultants for the NSDQ. The NSDQ was among many groups who competed in the DCI Indonesia Drum Corps […]
The museum that was built to commemorate Casper’s rugged past is preparing to celebrate another iconic institution with roots in Casper, as well as host an annual rustic holiday celebration. Fort Caspar Museum, 4001 Fort Caspar Rd., is preparing an exhibit honoring the 60th anniversary of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, and is seeking […]
Since early October, the Colts have been fully operational out of their new building at 2300 Twin Valley Drive. Because the offices are not finished, all work is being done from inside the warehouse in a very modern, open floor plan design (pictured at left). This current set up is just temporary, and the projected […]
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