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The Hawthorne Caballeros are pleased to announce that their 2016 Awards Dinner is set. Who will walk away winning the below awards? Hawthorne Caballero of the Year Brass Player of the Year Color Guard Member of the Year Percussion Member of the Year Joe Lauber Award for Volunteer Service Read the rest of the article […]
November 9th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »
The Bushwackers Drum Corps is thrilled to announce the 2017 color guard staff! Following the success of the 2016 Bushwackers color guard season, the corps is welcoming back members of that team. Leading the color guard will be previously-announced caption head, Lauryn Heller, who returns to her role in 2017. Joining Lauryn on the instructional […]
November 3rd, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »
The White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their Administrative Team for the 2017 season. Returning as Executive Director is Pete Amico. Amico has been involved with the White Sabers for 30 years, with roles varying from treasurer and bookkeeping to truck driver and equipment purchasing. Amico would like to thank the […]
October 29th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »
The Hawthorne Caballeros are proud to announce their 2017 caption heads and assistant staff coordinator! Bobbey Biddle: Color Guard Caption Head This is Bobbey’s seventh year with the Hawthorne Caballeros and returns for the 2017 season as the Color Guard Designer and Caption Head. Read the rest of the article here.
October 25th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »

The Skyliners proudly unveiled their new battery and front ensemble equipment in 2016, and plan continued growth for the 2017 season! For the front ensemble, the quality of the Pageantry synthesizer and mixer cart is purely top of the line. The sound system includes an M-audio 48 synthesizer, all new microphones, cables, amplifiers, speakers, and […]
October 20th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
After a successful design meeting in the Swope Building at West Chester University, the Hawthorne Caballeros are proud to announce their 2017 program coordinator and designers! Matt Hurley: Program Coordinator Matt Hurley is an experienced designer and technician in the marching arts. Matt started his career with the Bayonne Kidets at the age of 8, […]
October 18th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »
The Bushwackers are excited to welcome back several key staff members for the 2017 season! Jayson Hart-Smith will be returning to the corps in the role of percussion caption head. Last year, Jayson led the 2016 Bushwackers percussion section with great success. His drum corps experience started in 2005 with Bush and continued with our […]
October 17th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »

George Hayek, the last original member of the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum and Bugle Corps, passed away October 12 at age 90, after recently attending the 2016 New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He was born October 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. He had been a member of the World Drum Corps Hall […]
October 14th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
A sad day in the Caballero organization and a sad day for the entire drum corps community. On October, 12th, of 2016, George Hayek passed away. He was a veteran of World War II and was regarded as being part of, as Tom Brokaw so rightfully said, the “Greatest Generation” that ever lived. After his […]
October 13th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »
The 2017 percussion audition packet is currently available for prospective members trying out for snare, tenor, or bass drum! In order to have access to the audition packet ahead of the open house, prospects must first prepay the $50 registration fee. To do so, please see below PayPal link. Read the rest of the article […]
October 12th, 2016 | Filed under DCA News | Read More »