Lisa talks about being a female in the role of brass caption head, the many females on her staff, and how they all work together to create excellence in the hornline. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest […]
We are looking forward to hosting DCI New Hampshire. This will be our last New England performance as we hit the road on our national tour. Read the rest of the article here.
Celebrity World-Class Dancer Derion Loman brings his expertise to Drum Corps International by working with The Academy this season. Derion explains his dance and drum corps background, how he teaches dance and partnering work to drum corps performers, and shares advice on teaching movement and visuals to non-dancers. Read the rest of the article here.
Welcome to third installment of The Cavaliers weekly photojournalism blog, IN FOCUS. Each week, I will be publishing a collection of photos in order to highlight the different experiences of a drum corps summer tour. I look forward to sharing the stories and experiences of the members, staff and volunteers of The Cavaliers as we […]
Wake up. Eat. Rehearse. Eat. Rehearse. Eat. Rehearse. Eat. Sleep. Repeat for the summer. Since Memorial Day weekend, the 154 members of the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps have practiced 12 hours a day, every day for 5 weeks. They’ve been on the road for nearly 2 months, driving to competitions all around the […]
A lot has changed from the regulated marching music that comes to mind when thinking of a drum and bugle corps. In the 1960s, the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps didn’t need to travel outside of the Pacific Northwest region to find numerous competitors, events and divisions. Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion […]
During its eighty-two year history, the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps has served an all-male membership, which reflects upon its founding as a Boy Scout troop in 1938. Over that course of history it has proudly served its mission to provide programs for youth in music and performance training through a positive environment that […]
Following our competitive season premiere performance on Tuesday evening at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the Jersey Surf souvenir merchandise trailer and the corps van towing it were involved in a motor vehicle accident early Wednesday morning in Newburg, MD. There were no injuries and only the Surf van and “souvie” trailer were involved. […]
The Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps will host their 8th annual Drum Corps International (DCI) Capital Classic on Friday, July 5, at 7 p.m. at Monterey Trail High School. This ensemble of dancers and musicians has grown the classic to the point that the stadium stands were packed with nearly 1,400 spectators last year. […]
D.C. Everest Junior high played host to the fifth annual Northwoods Encore Drum and Bugle Corps competition Tuesday evening. The competition featured the groups competing as part of Drum Corps International. Each corps has a horn line, drum line, front ensemble and color guard. They groups can reach up to 150 members. Read the rest […]
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