DCAT Chorus enjoys making people smile through its music. "We entertain people and to see the smiles on people’s faces (makes us happy)," said Linda Carscadden, membership chairperson. The chorus next performs at the Scarborough Civic Centre on Sunday, March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. They play the free community concert every year. Read […]
More rehearsal hours will help guarantee our success! Since January, there has been a poll asking if we should extend Saturday rehearsal hours. The results are in and the overwhelming response is "YES, extend Saturday rehearsals". Read the rest of the article here.
The New York Skyliners announced today that they will not field a competitive DCA corps this summer, and that the New York Skyliners Mini-Corps will compete again in Rochester at the 2008 DCA Championships. “While this is a decision no Director ever likes to make, I am nonetheless excited about the progress the current Administration […]
Everyone who has marched with Rochester’s Empire Statesmen since 1983 is invited to help celebrate the corps’ 25th anniversary season in 2008, by attending a special Alumni Party in April, marching in several early-season parades, attending a July 4 contest in Rochester, then winding up the year dancing the night away during a special 25th […]
Mark your calendars!!! The Buglers Hall of Fame ‘North American Championship’ for Individual and Ensemble Brass and Percussion, Mixed Ensembles and Mini-Corps shows is rapidly approaching. The shows are open to all performers, regardless of affiliation. Current entries indicate a full show at both locations with individual, ensemble and mini-corps already signed up. There will […]
The Rochester Crusaders All Age Drum & Bugle Corps is presenting a brass clinic with Brass Consultant Tom Lizotte. Saturday February 16th from 1pm to 9pm and o Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Directions can be found at www.rochestercrusaders.org Rochester Crusaders’ brass consultant, Tom Lizotte has over 35 years experience in drum corps and public […]
The Brigadiers’ next camp will be held: Saturday, February 16, 2008 – 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Brass and Percussion) Sunday, February 17, 2008 – 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard)
After a 20+ year absence, another Bayonne Bridgemen Tradition returns to the city this winter. The Bridgemen Drumfest, an annual winter event from back in the day, returns to Bayonne on March 15, 2008 at St. Andrew’s, 4th and Broadway, starting at 4:00 pm. The event is shaping up to be a night of music […]
Corps’ represented included: Ghost Riders, Golden Eagles, Mass Brass, Amoskeag Sound, Capital Brass, Lambertville Volunteers, CrossmenXtreme, Erie Thunderbirds and Bayonne Bridgemen. The enthusiasm was apparent to all as Officers were elected and spirited discussions were held on a number of projects for 2008; including several ideas for marketing and promotion, new shows, new members and […]
It’s a staple at many concerts. The song winds down, there’s a silent pause and a band member speaks up, asking if there are any requests. But in Hanover, where traditional concerts on Carlisle Street following the Halloween and Memorial Day parades have come under fire in recent years, the scenario is a bit more […]
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