As Preston Scout House Alumni Band, of Cambridge, Ontario, approaches the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1938, it is still emphasizing the spirit of community service that has been a hallmark of the organization for the past seven decades. This sense of duty to the community dates back to the early years, when the […]
Looking back, Cheryl Upfold says it was the best time of her life. The 65-year-old Guelph woman spent nine years in Sarnia playing bugle with the Lionettes, one of at least five drum corps that existed in Sarnia between the 1940s and 1980s. “In the summertime we practised just about every day because we had […]
Since the last camp just two weeks ago, the Cadets2 brass section has picked up another two mellophones, four baritones and two tubas. However, the corps still has a way to go to reach their goal of 56 brass for the March 31–April 1 camp. The buzz surrounding the last camp has been tremendous, from […]
The 2012 Bushwackers begin their first spring camp on March 31st (Brass & Percussion) and April 1st (Full Corps). The Bushwackers have been working hard during the cold winter and have shown an enthusiastic passion. The corps has been hungrily diving into the music of American Roots and bring out a driving, percussive, and majestic […]
World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Doug Kleinhans, of Medina, New York passed away Sunday evening March 11, 2012 at the age of 70, following a lengthy battle with cancer. There will be a social gathering at 12 noon in his remembrance on Friday March 23, 2012 in the Shelby Fire Hall on Route […]
Preston Scout House Alumni Band, of Cambridge, Ontario, is again stepping out into a new season with an indoor concert during an exhibition sponsored by the Ventures Winter Colour Guards. The evening program will take place in Preston High School in the Preston neighbourhood of Cambridge, on Saturday, March 24.
The Buglers Hall of Fame is proud to announce the newly elected members for the Class of 2012 as follows: Stephen Cooley, (Genava Appleknockers, Rochester Crusaders) Baritone Soloist. Darcy Davis, (Lt Norman Princemen) two time VFW National Soprano Individual Champion 1950 and 1953. Chris Ferrara, (Chicago Royal Airs) featured Soprano Soloist 1961 to 1968. Chris […]
The former Fleetwood Records of Lynn and Revere has changed course dramatically since capturing the sounds of the 1967 Red Sox ‘Impossible Dream’ season on vinyl, as well as Boston Celtics announcer Johnny Most’s famous call, “Havlicek stole the ball!” Wayne Terminello started the company by recording drum and bugle corps, along with sports highlights […]
On St Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 16th 2012, the Optimists Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps will revive the “Wearing of the Green” dinner and dance, presented by the Optimists Alumni Booster Club. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, this event would mark the beginning of the show and competitive season for the Toronto Optimists and it […]
The Bushwackers announce our first March Camp! Come join the excitement as The Bushwackers performed for the first time at The Calvacade of Bands in Pennsauken High School! The corps is still looking for talented young musicians and color guard as the summer is fast approaching! The corps will be having rehearsal from 9AM to […]
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