The Columbus Saints Performing Arts are happy to announce a new relationship with the Wilberforce University Marching Band to create a corps-to-college pipeline for local students. Students seeking a college education and a strong desire to participate in the Columbus Saints now have an added benefit. In an agreement with the director of bands, Dr. […]
We’re happy to announce our 3 competitive classes for the 2022 season with some big surprises! Full details: https://dcacorps.org/corps Got Mini-Corps? Start Your Corps Today: https://dcacorps/minicorps Read the rest of the article here.
The Bushwackers mourn the loss of a former staff member and friend Mickey Kelly. Mickey worked with the corps multiple times over the years, most recently on the design team in 2016. An icon in the marching arts world, Mickey participated in the marching arts for over 50 years, and is a member of both […]
For the first time since 2019, Drum Corps Associates is set to hold its marquee championship events in Rochester, New York. But before the competitive on-field action gets going at the DCA Championships in Rochester, there’s plenty of fun, performance, and even some extra competition in store. DCA’s 2022 season-ending festivities are set to kick […]
We’re two months away from the 56th Annual Drum Corps Grand Prix. This is one of DCA’s most popular competitions. Get your tickets before we’re sold out! When: Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 6:30pm (Gates open at 5:30pm) Where: Clifton Stadium, 350 Piaget Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011 Advance Ticket Prices: Reserved Seating – $35, General […]
Minnesota Brass, Inc. is honored to announce it has been inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. This esteemed award recognizes MBI’s 75 years of excellence across multiple ensembles and an undeniable contribution to Minnesota’s music scene. MBI’s legacy now joins local legends such as Prince, Judy Garland, and John Denver at the Minnesota […]
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? COVID took away multiple winter and summer seasons, but it’s time we get back outside and we need you! To gauge interest among members new and old, we’ll be holding an interest camp on Saturday, May 14th from 10AM to 2PM. Westwood Intermediate and Middle School 711 91st Ave […]
Memorial mass for Tom Weiler, who initiated and helped administrate Preston Scout House Alumni Band activities for 30 years, was held at St. Clement’s Parish in Cambridge on April 13, 2022. At age 76, he passed away unexpectedly at Cambridge Memorial Hospital while undergoing treatment for melanoma cancer. The family welcomes donations to the Canadian […]
The Bushwackers are excited to announce that our Executive Director, Jim Dugan, will be inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame this fall. Jim began his tenure with the Bushwackers in 1983 as a quad tech after marching snare with the Bridgemen. He continued on as an instructor from 1983-95 & 2001, was […]
For the first time in three years, Drum Corps Associates live events are back and in-person and that means the highly-anticipated return of the season-ending DCA Championships, set for their usual Labor Day weekend dates. The three-day event, slated to be held in Rochester, New York, will feature a variety of exciting performance mediums and […]
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