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Minnesota Brass 2019 Annual Meeting: October 17

Minnesota Brass Incorporated will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday evening, October 17 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the offices of Olsen-Theilin 2675 Long Lake Rd, Roseville, Minnesota, 55113. The Annual Meeting is required by the organization’s by-laws and will include a review of the financial health and programs for Minnesota Brass Incorporated. Read […]

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SmART Performances Welcomes Jeff Phipps As Bushwackers Director

SmART Performances is pleased to welcome Jeff Phipps to lead the Bushwackers Drum Corps as they begin their 37th competitive season. Jeff has been a performer, educator, designer and adjudicator in the marching arts for over 30 years and was a member of the World Champion 1989 and 1990 Bushwackers. Jeff comes back to the […]

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Minnesota Brass Stakeholder Engagement Report Available

This summer the Minnesota Brass Board of Directors contracted with Red House Consulting to gather an independent, objective overview of our stakeholder’s perspectives. They have concluded their work and we are pleased to share their final report with anyone interested in reading their input gathered from focus groups and surveys. We will host a Town […]

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In The News – Founder Of Drum Corps For Columbus Youth Receives Life-Saving Organ Donation

Marshall Cheatham has always been a man on a mission. Fifteen years ago, that took the form of founding the Columbus Saints, a drum and bugle corps aimed at keeping kids off the streets. “We started out with six kids beating on a picnic table in the park,” Cheatham said. “Next thing you know we […]

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Help MBI Take The Next Step

Three Leadership positions are available for the 2019 Season. The paid positions of Executive Director, Operations Director and Membership Director are open for the 2019 Season. The potential job descriptions and application information are detailed here. Applications are due at the latest by October 5th, 2018. A search committee comprising board members, lead staff and […]

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Long Island Sunrisers Placed On Suspension

Citing operational & financial concerns, the Long Island Sunrisers placed on suspension until further notice. In accordance with Drum Corps Associates By Laws, DCA has placed the Long Island Sunrisers on suspension from all DCA activities effective Friday, September 14, 2018. Read the rest of the article here.

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Scout House Helps Mark 100th Anniversary Of The End Of WWI

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Minnesota Brass Announces Plan To Return To Summer Competition In 2019

At its August 2018 meeting, the board of directors of Minnesota Brass (MBI) voted to pursue an all-age drum and bugle corps to perform during the summer 2019 season. After many months of refocusing and listening to stakeholders, the board determined there is sufficient interest to pursue a competitive drum corps in 2019. The organization […]

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In The News – 2 Named Drum Corps World Champions

Sunday night marked the end of the Drum Corps Associates’ World Championship as two drum and bugle corps walked away with the title of world champions. The Buccaneers, of Reading, were the team to beat in the open class after winning last year in Rochester, New York. Read the rest of the article here.

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Columbus Saints Close Out 2018 Season At DCA Worlds

The Columbus Saints closed out their 15th anniversary and 1st season competing in Drum Corps Associates with a score of 63.025, a 7 point jump from the previous score on August 18th. This is a milestone for the program as we presented our longest production to date, as the corps completed it’s season.

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