Thurrock Marching Brass in conjunction with the Marching Band Activity United Kingdom Facebook Page are proud to confirm that they will be attempting a new World Record for the longest Fanfare Line in History at Thurrock Marching Brass’ Essex show on Sunday 7 September 2014. It is hoped that 150 or more Trumpet and Cornet […]
Drum Corps Europe has published the list of participants for next year. Six European countries will be represented at the DCE European Championships 2014. Corps from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, France and Italy will travel to Kerkrade next year to treat the audience to the best that drum corps has to offer […]
The South African Field Band Foundation has posted a video on YouTube paying tribute to Nelson Mandela. The video features a photo montage of Mandela accompanied with music performed by SAFBF members. Watch the video here.
Drum Corps United Kingdom is pleased to announce that the 2014 British Drum Corps Championships will be returning to the Select Security Stadium in Widnes, Cheshire (the home of Widnes Vikings Rugby League and Liverpool Ladies Football Club). Having used the stadium for the first time for the 2013 Championships, at the recent Membership Meeting […]
Mark Bassett has been appointed as the new DCE Adjudication Manager. He succeeds Douglas Caldwell who was the ad interim Adjudication Manager for a few months. Mark started in the activity with a local marching band in 1990 and played trumpet and mellophone. In 1992 he marched in his first drum corps, West Coast Cadets […]
Thurrock Marching Brass entertained a large enthusiastic crowd at the Southend-on-Sea Lantern Parade on 1 December 2013 as they anchored outside Feelgood’s Restaurant and performed as the parade of around 1,000 lantern carriers walked from Victoria Circus, down Pier Hill and gathered outside the restaurant. Christmas came early for the young band as the snow […]
Drum Corps United Kingdom are pleased to announce that, once again, their will be 4 regional contests taking place for their 2014 season. The June and July shows will match those that took place for the 2013 season and DCUK are extremely pleased to advise that next year Drum Corps will be making a welcome […]
On Sunday 24 November 2013, Thurrock Marching Brass travelled to Stafford and entered contestants in 11 different categories for the 2013 British Youth Band Association hosted Individuals & Ensembles Competition. The competition sees contestants categorized by age, and by chosen specialty of Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Mallet (all types) and Colourguard, brings together some of the […]
After completing an incredibly successful three years leading Thurrock Marching Brass’ marching band, Darren Crisp will be moving into the new role of Head of Music Education, effective immediately. Darren’s three year appointment by the board has seen an incredible growth in members, their development and also seen a number of competitive successes including back […]
FOR SALE – Fully Racked Equipment Truck Due to upgrading our fleet we have a fully racked equipment truck for sale – Perfect for any drum and bugle corps or marching band. Read the rest of the article here.
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