In the work of non-profits, the contributions of interns can make a world of difference in achieving the organization’s mission. That is especially true for a successful season of drum corps. The benefits of interning with a touring marching music ensemble can also be a difference maker for the interns themselves. Read the rest of […]
The renowned visual judge and mentor looks back at his early years as a DCI instructor. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.
The Cavaliers have selected the 2023 winners of their prestigious Honorary Cavalier and Adolph DeGrauwe Legacy Awards. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize these winners live this summer at our celebratory 75th Anniversary Gala in Rosemont on July 1st (tickets available here). Please consider joining us to congratulate these amazing achievements in person! […]
Phantom Regiment, Illinois State University, University of Illinois, VanderCook College of Music, and The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps are excited to announce a new educational partnership entitled the Illinois Band Collaborative (IBC). The IBC will leverage the collective expertise and experience of each institution’s professional educators to share best practices for band instruction in […]
It’s said that context is necessary for understanding a person’s life, and when Jerry Kelsey burst onto the Drum Corps scene, he brought with him his very own context. In the “Chariots of the Gods” era of the 1970’s, one could be forgiven for pondering whether Jerry was actually of this world. The limits that […]
The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce that tickets for its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are now available for purchase. This prestigious event, honoring the accomplishments of four remarkable individuals, will take place on Saturday, June 17th, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Roswell, GA. Details on […]
BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the United States. “For more than a decade, it’s been incredible to see the impact DCI’s BANDtastic! program has had on thousands of middle school band students throughout the state of Indiana,” […]
Drummers and would-be drummers of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in a free event designed to promote the positive attributes of music-making at the first-ever “Drum Jawn!” event, slated for Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10AM to 1PM at the Charter School of New Castle, Delaware. The event, produced in […]
There’s a drum corps and winter guard legend working with Phantom Regiment this season. You may know who she is. But what you might not know is that she’s working in an unexpected role. It’s one that suits her just fine. Marie Czapinski is best known from her storied career as a judge, an instructor, […]
Phantom Regiment is thrilled to announce both in-person and virtual clinics, camps, and workshops taught by some of the finest marching arts educators in the world. IN-PERSON COLOR GUARD AND DRUM MAJOR CAMPS Level up your skills with some of the best instructors in the world! Alumni of both the drum corps and our training […]
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