The Clonmel Bluehawks have topped the first DCE certified show in Ireland last Saturday. The event was a joint venture of the Irish Marching Band Association (IMBA) and Drum Corps United Kingdom. The Bluehawks scored 51.35. The Tallaght Festival Band came in second with 45.75, followed by the Inbhear Mór Marchers (45.10), Tallaght Youth Band […]
International musicians Jools Holland and Dame Evelyn Glennie have been joined by Sir Alan Sugar in supporting hundreds of youth marching bands as they perform to thousands of people during July’s ‘Marching Youth Music Month’ By playing outdoors in carnivals, processions and in festival arenas, youth marching bands perform to bigger audiences than any other […]
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary, the 37th Kingswood Scouts are proud to present their 2009 production entitled "A Classical Renaissance" which will explore works from some of the most important composers of the last 300 years. Using music from Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and Glass, we will take you on a journey through Classicism, Romanticism, and The 20th […]
The 37th Kingswood Scouts took part in the Armed Forces Day parade in Kingswood. Both the Senior and Cadet Corps took part in the parade through Kingswood receiving a warm welcome from the general public. The Parade featured members of the Armed Forces, veterans and military vehicles. This was a good opportunity for the Corps […]
Due to unprecedented interest shown in the this years event, the original venue and home of last years championships (Northwich Victoria) was deemed too small to offer the anticipated numbers of fans and competitors the quality drum corps experience they expect. The double-tiered West Stand at Field Mill has a capacity of 5,500 (compared to […]
2009 sees the Senators celebrate a significant landmark event in that it is the Corps 25th Anniversary year. To mark this milestone the Senators are pleased to confirm that our 2009 production will be entitled ‘Reflection’, The members and staff of the Senators look forward to entertaining audiences and adjudicators alike during this very special […]
The National Championships for field bands will take place in Johannesburg – South Africa on 2nd and 3rd October. This year the event has moved to a new venue: the Athletic Stadium in Johannesburg. The Athletic Stadium is astate-of-the-art, high-tec multifunctional stadium. It is situated in Doornfontein, to the east of the city centre of […]
Ten corps and bands, including the UK based Atherstone Youth Band an The Senators Drum & Bugle Corps, will enter the IMBA/DCUK show in Arklow next weekend, Saturday 11th July. The event will be a DCE certified contest. Corps and bands entering the show will be yje Boyle Marching Band, Ravens Marching Showband, Tallaght Youth […]
FIFTY years of history will be remembered when the Anchormen Drum and Bugle Corps holds a reunion. The evening will bring together friends from the late 1950s to the present day. "This is a unique occasion for all past members to celebrate," said corps director Michael Moss. "We hope members and friends from the early […]
Following the recent announcement that the Corps were re-forming, Waterlooville Drum Corps will be holding their first practice on 11th July 2009 from 1pm till 4pm. The location is Waterlooville Baptist Church, London Road (opposite the Woodpecker pub) – previous members and anyone wishing to join are welcome to come along. Check out their website […]
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