Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its 2020 Instructional Leadership Team. Returning from 2019, Marcel Barragan (Front Ensemble), Israel (Izzy) Martinez (Visual), Brandon Johnson (Percussion) and Stephanie Rittenhouse (Brass) will bring their considerable talents, experience and skills as 2020 Captions. New to Watchmen for the 2020 season are Alex Vasquez and Randy […]
In 2019, Southwind Drum and Bugle made big strides in building its program, earning Most Improved Corps in DCI’s Open Class. One key to the corps’ continued growth? Continuity in its percussion staff. According to Lawrence LeClaire, Southwind Corps Director, “We grew up a lot this past year, and percussion helped lead the way. Our […]
CARLA RUBUSCH – HOHNSTEIN We regretfully announce the passing of Mrs. Carla Rubusch – Hohnstein who passed away on October 11th, 2019. She was a major force for Pioneer along with her sister, Patty Lonzaga , during the 1990’s. She worked in the kitchen, helped with bingo, and was a major contributor to the building […]
Please help support Encorps in our first fundraiser for the 2020 season! This is going to be a fantastic event, with many different wines, IPA Beers, and great food. Please purchase your tickets below. Please purchase each persons ticket attending separately in order to receive a name tag. You will get an email confirmation, and […]
Watchmen Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce their 2020 Design Team! Coming off of their most successful season yet, the team builds on past strength while adding new talent. Led by Executive Director David Becker, the Watchmen 2020 show is being designed by a true world-class team. Read the rest of the article […]
With 2020 auditions just over two months away, Vanguard Music and Performing Arts is pleased to welcome long-time Vanguard staff member and alumni Rafael Bretado as Vanguard Cadets Corps Director for the upcoming season! “This is shaping up to be a year of fresh, exciting leadership for our Vanguard programs,” said Kevin Brooks, VMAPA Board […]
To kick off the 30th anniversary season for the Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps, we are excited to announce multiple audition locations. In November, the Raiders will bring a drum corps experience to Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey. These audition days allow everyone to get acquainted with the Raiders program, staff, and experience. It’s […]
Excitement and momentum for Southwind’s 2020 season continues to build. To complement its impressive design team, Southwind is proud to announce the staff of its colorguard for the coming year. According to Corps Director Lawrence LeClaire, “As we continue to grow as a program, colorguard is one of our key areas of focus. Right now, […]
Fresh off its breakout 2019 season, Southwind plans to make new waves in 2020. Last season, the corps climbed the ranks of Open Class with conceptual show design and a continued emphasis on crowd-pleasing performances. “Last season was great for us. The crowds loved us. We were named DCI’s most-improved corps, and we came close […]
Marc Garside is the Founder/CEO of EPIC Percussion, established in 2013. He has been a percussion designer and instructor for the marching arts in central PA since 2002, working with several very successful high school programs. He has been the percussion caption-head and arranger for the White Sabers Drum and Bugle Corps, a GE judge […]
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