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2021 Bushwackers Virtual Brass Camp – Feb. 21

The Bushwackers are excited to announce our upcoming Virtual Brass camp, featuring special guests Al Chez and Dennis Argul! February 21 from 10 am to 2 pm we will have a virtual camp using Zoom. The camp fee is $25. Once you have registered and paid the fee you will receive the exercise packet, show […]

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2021 Hawthorne Caballeros Virtual Camp 3

Join us for our third virtual camp on Sunday, February 21! All brass and percussion players are welcome to attend. When: Sunday, February 21 at 10am-4pm Where: Virtual! The camp will be held via Zoom. Attendees will receive a Zoom invite via email prior to rehearsal. Cost: $50–Please keep up on your dues payments! Read […]

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Andrew Angle

Andrew Angle – a huge personality in the Minnesota Marching Band community and longtime Minnesota Brass Visual Caption Head passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. He is survived by his wife Jessica, whom he met in MBI. Andrew was known as a passionate contributor to the marching arts community both nationally and in Minnesota as […]

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In The News – Let’s Eat!: Patrick’s On Third

Patrick’s on Third in downtown St. Peter has been drawing an eclectic mix of customers since co-owner John Mayer’s parents bought the historic building in 1988. Named after Mayer’s father, the restaurant and bar, with 32 beers on tap, has developed a reputation as a diverse gathering place for the town’s 11,000 residents. Read the […]

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2021 White Sabers February Camp

After a well attended and enthusiastic Open House, the White Sabers will have their next camp on 2/7. More details to come. You can view our 2021 full schedule HERE. Read the rest of the article here.

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Ready To Be A Drum Major?

The Caballeros are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to fill out their exceptional drum major team. Drum majors are the face of the Hawthorne Caballeros, leading the corps through rehearsals, parades, competitions, and performances. Candidates should have marching band or drum corps experience. Read the rest of the article here.

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2021 Bushwackers Virtual Percussion Camp – Jan. 31

The Bushwackers are excited to announce another Percussion Virtual Rehearsal. January 31 from 10 am to 4 pm we will have a virtual camp using Zoom. Once a potential member has registered and paid their camp fee they will receive the exercise packet, show music, and login instructions for the virtual rehearsal. Read the rest […]

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DCA Announces New Business Manager

Drum Corps Associates is excited and pleased to announce that Larry Carbonell has assumed the position of Business Manager replacing Dick Eschenmann who has stepped down from that position. Larry will be training along side of Dick and will be taking over in the near future. Larry has an extensive background in the drum corps […]

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In The News – Joey Pero Dedicates ‘O Holy Night’ Release To Drum Corps Friend Who Died Of Brain Cancer

Batavia native Joey Pero has teamed up with a finalist from “American Idol” on a holiday song dedicated to a friend from his drum corps days who recently died from brain cancer. Pero, a Broadway actor and trumpet player, arranged a version of “O Holy Night” that features Lou Gazzara on vocals. The song is […]

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2021 Hawthorne Caballeros Virtual Camp 2: 1/10

Ring in the new year in Caballero style at our second virtual camp on Sunday, January 10! All brass and percussion players are welcome to attend. When: Sunday, January 10 at 10am-4pm Where: Virtual! The camp will be held via Zoom. Attendees will receive a Zoom invite via email prior to rehearsal. Cost: $50–Please keep […]

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