Traci Finch and Jerry Smith Jr. have been hard at work with Revolution Drum and Bugle Corps. They were recently selected to lead the corps for the 2006 summer season. Traci Finch, from Round Rock, Texas, led her own band as the drum major of Stony Point High School. Eager to get her feet wet […]
The best seats in J. Birney Crum stadium are off-limits this year to thousands of Drum Corps International ticket-holders coming to Allentown in August. Fans who purchased $30 tickets months in advance to see the DCI Eastern Classic — one of the premier events for professional marching bands in the country — thought they had […]
Passion, boldness, and provocative innovation. These are the qualities for which the Boston Crusaders have become known during the group’s 66 years of existence. The qualities also describe the music of Jennifer Higdon, who is one of the top important American composers today. With Higdon’s spiritual and stirring compositions providing the musical foundation, the 2006 […]
As a part of National Volunteer Week, Drum Corps International would like to name the 2006 DCI Volunteers of the Year. More than 15 drum corps volunteers were nominated for this year’s award. Many of these nominees have been around the drum corps community for decades, and we hope they are around for many more […]
The votes have been tallied! The following list notes the top choices as determined by fans for the 2006 DCI Classic Countdown. 12. 2004 Carolina Crown — 368 votes 11. 2005 Bluecoats — 392 votes 10. 1992 Crossmen — 470 votes 9. 1975 27th Lancers — 602 votes 8. 1979 Blue Devils — 965 votes […]
Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization announces a new partnership agreement with Drillmasters Marching Shoes. Under this three-year agreement, Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps will use Drillmasters in all uniformed performances. This new relationship recognizes Pacific Crest’s status as one of the country’s premier drum and bugle corps. It also helps illustrate the position Pacific […]
Members of the Phantom Regiment brass section will be performing this Saturday with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the beautiful Coronado Theatre in downtown Rockford. Long-time Rockford Symphony music director Steven Larsen requested the corps’ presence over a year ago. The 13 musicians will join the orchestra for the production of Jánácek’s Sinfonietta, a piece […]
It’s required listening for drum corps fans headed to this week’s DCI Classic Countdown at the cinema! Which drum corps and which shows have had the most influence on people like Wayne Downey, Jeff Fiedler or George Hopkins? DCI Season Pass subscribers will find out in this month’s edition of "The Field Pass" with DCI’s […]
Auditions for The Magic 2006 GUARD will be at the upcoming camp, April 28-30, at Poinciana High School in Kissimmee, Florida (Osceola County). Friday night registration begins at 7:00pm and Sunday dismissal will be at 4:00pm. Visit The Magic’s website for further details at: www.magicoforlando.org POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOL 2300 South Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34758 […]
There are currently still openings in the Brass and Colorguard sections for the Vanguard Cadets. We are looking for those who like a high quality experience. Are you one of those people? The Vanguard Cadets will be travelling to the Drum Corps International Championships in Madison, WI this summer. Our show is powerful, with both […]
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