In 1987, Patricia Anne Chagnon, a native of Massachusetts, arrived in Casper, Wyoming, to join the ranks of one of the most renowned drum and bugle corps in the world. It was the final year under the direction of legendary founder Jim Jones — the year following a finals performance that would be the corps’ […]
The DCI’s INpact Indiana’s Future Band and its new companion ensemble, BANDtastic! Indy, celebrated its largest program ever in 2025, bringing nearly 1,000 middle school musicians together for a multi-day educational and performance experience as part of DCI World Championships Week in Indianapolis. Read more: https://www.dci.org/news/dcis-middle-school-honors-band-reaches-new-heights-with-record-2025-participation
The 2025 BACBrass warms up before semifinals on August 8th, 2025.
The Cavaliers Performing Arts, Education, and Entertainment (CAPE) organization today announced a change in its Board of Directors leadership, naming Dan Brunk as its new Board President. Brunk steps into the role after having served on the Cavalier Alumni Association (CAA) Board of Directors since 2022 and as its President from 2023 to 2025. He […]
The Bluecoats are heading to the Golden State this summer! Following the corps’ annual Spring Training and Opening Night Community Celebration at the University of Mount Union, the corps will head west, kicking off a twelve state national tour that begins in California. Read the rest of the article here.
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The Troopers are pleased to announce our 2026 Design Team under the continued artistic direction of Tim Snyder. “The name of the game is consistency! We are beyond excited to continue forward with this incredibly talented team.” – Michael Gough, Troopers Executive Director Read the rest of the article here.
A single drop becomes many, building from silence into a tidal surge of emotion. Panic rises—then, just as suddenly, stillness: a calm more powerful than the storm. In that quiet, beauty emerges—unexpected, radiant, and unforgettable.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Jersey Surf, and the Tournament of Bands/Tournament Indoor Association (TOB/TIA), are proud to announce the creation of the 2026 Tournament All-Stars Marching Band. This unique partnership aims to provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young musicians, color guard performers, twirlers, dancers, and drum majors across the mid-Atlantic region to showcase their talents […]
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 […]
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