The Bushwackers are thrilled to present their 2017 production, Where We Belong. All of us travel down the path of life to find that place where we truly belong. This journey is a theme that reappears through history, literature, and film; one perfect example is the story of The Wizard of Oz, known from both […]
It has been said that ” good things come in small packages, small can be better than large, and size doesn’t matter “. This month the DCA Families in Drum Corps Tour travels to Troy, New York where we meet the Mataruga family from Excelsior. Excelsior is the smallest sized competitive corps in the ranks […]
Preston Scout House Band will use 2017 as a rebuilding year, with a regular rehearsal and performance schedule to resume in January 2018. A rebuilding team will examine and implement various strategies to boost membership in several key areas. Current Band members will continue to rehearse regularly in preparation for performances in street parades and […]
It has been a busy time for the Hawthorne Caballeros. 1/22 Brass Recap It was good to be around the horn line after being unable to attend the last couple of rehearsals. Upon walking in I got to listen to the 2017 show music (more details on this later on), you can feel the excitement […]
Every day we are faced with decisions we have to make. Right or wrong, good or bad we make them in the best interest of ourselves or our families. Shortly after last season’s DCA Championships, Brian Maroldt, Drum Major of the Connecticut Hurricanes was asked by the Board of Directors to assume the role of […]
The Kilties will hold a Weekend Kamp on February 4th and 5th at Gilmore Middle School, 2330 Northwestern Avenue in Racine, WI. Potential members are invited to attend this event along with veterans and alumni. Lodging is available and the corps will provide lunches both days. Membership is open to those from 16 years old […]
The Kilties will be performing in a variety of events for the 2017 season; including both DCI and DCA competitions, parades, concerts and special events. The Kilties season kicks off with their annual membership/first rehearsal weekend in December, being held at Gilmore Middle School in Racine, WI. The Kilties pride themselves in having a balanced […]
Berks Arts Council will honor Berks County’s championship drum and bugle corps, the Reading Buccaneers, with the 2017 Pagoda Award for Excellence in the Arts for 60 years of unparalleled performance excellence at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. The Pagoda Award coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Reading Buccaneers […]
It has been a while since there has been a news update on the 2017 campaign. Our December camp was snowed out, but that didn’t mean progress stopped! Brass and percussion members continued to receive instruction until everyone met again at North Warren Regional HS on 1/14-1/15. Both brass and percussion sections continued to work […]
Sacred Heart University’s band program and the CT Hurricanes Drum & Bugle Corps have formed a new educational partnership to strengthen the musical education opportunities each organization provides its members. “Both SHU and the CT Hurricanes share the goal of providing quality educational experiences,” said Keith Johnston, the University’s director of bands. “The Hurricanes have […]
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