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Memphis Sound Announces 2008 Program

Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their 2008 program, “Awakenings” Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is “turning the page and moving forward”. Through the use of vivid colors, contemporary designs, and innovative choreography, the corps will bring the exciting music of Joseph Curiale and Greg Jasperse to life thanks to […]

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Jersey Surf Mourns Passing Of Founding Staff Member

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of one of the founding staff members of the Jersey Surf organization, George W. Cherry, who passed away earlier this week. "George was a great friend, a talented, creative and passionate designer and instructor and an instrumental part of the founding of the Jersey Surf […]

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2008 Yamato Memorial Weekend Camp Report

In spite of the strange weather we had that included a tornado just south of us on Thurday, Yamato’s Memorial Weekend Camp begin with members arriving and getting ready for the first sleep-over camp of the season. The cold weather proved to be a bit unsual for the time of the year, but we had […]

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Spartans First 2008 Public Appearance

The Spartans will be performing in their first public appearance this Sunday in Dorchester, Massachusetts. This has been an annual event for us, for the past 12+ years and is a tradition that we look forward to each year! Join us for the festivities at the Dorchester Day Parade in Dorchester, Massachusetts on Sunday, June […]

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In The News: Bigger, Better Bingo Booty

Attendance and profits have fallen at the bingo games that Ray Luniewski and his wife run Sunday nights. Ray and Edith Luniewski aren’t alone. The story is similar at other bingo games run by nonprofits that are trying to compete with casinos, and now face another competitor for people’s money — rising gasoline and food […]

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In The News: An Offer He Can Beat

Tyler Metcalf plans to drum his way up and down the East Coast this summer as he makes the jump from high school senior to college freshman. He is joining the Teal Sound, a drum and bugle corps based in Jacksonville. The 135-member marching band includes high school and college students and tours the country […]

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In The News: Memphis Sound Taps Local Youth For Summer Internship

Jason Van Hodge is feeling pretty good about himself. The Kenwood High School student has been accepted for membership in the Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps 2008 Summer Internship. He was selected from several hundred youth across the country for one of only 100 positions in this competitive performing ensemble. As a member of […]

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2008 Legends Spring Preview Report

With 300+ in attendance, the Legends Spring Preview was a great success. The drum corps showcased all that has happened over the course of the Memorial Camp Weekend and debuted the start of the 2008 Program, Evolutional Procuratio. The members and staff were in their tour shirts and a great start to the season as […]

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Capital Sound Inactive For 2008

It is with a great deal of sadness that Capital Sound Executive Director Marc Gofstein, along with the Board of Directors announce that the corps has gone active for the 2008 season. This difficult decision was made as a result of several serious issues that all converged together at once, forcing the corps to take […]

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Yamato Announces 2008 Tour Schedule

On Sunday, May 11, Yamato went through its evaluation process with Mr. Tom Hope. On Wednesday, May 21 Yamato received word from Drum Corps International approving our reinstatement and placed Yamato on the 2008 Tour Schedule. Yamato will be competing as a member of the Open Class Division. Yamato is back! On behalf of its […]

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