The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce Chuck Naffier as the Brass Caption Manager. Chuck has been involved in the marching arts activity for close to 40 years as a performer, instructor, arranger, composer, and program coordinator. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently pursuing […]
Six months after George Hopkins, the long-time leader of the renowned Allentown Cadets drum and bugle corps, resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the group’s parent organization has hired a new executive director. Vicki Ferrence Ray, most recently the chief national programs officer for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership and a Cadets alumna, will take the […]
After a four-month-long, nationwide search process, Youth Education in the Arts announces the appointment of Vicki Ferrence Ray as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ferrence Ray will take over leadership of YEA! on a full-time basis on October 29th. Until then, the Board of Directors will continue to run the organization by committee. A Cadet […]
Music City Drum Corps will hold its main audition camp for brass, percussion and color guard in Nashville on December 7-9. The camp will get underway on Friday, December 7 at 8 PM and conclude on Sunday at 3 PM. Housing and all meals are provided. There will also be a one-day audition (9 AM-5 […]
Rick Subel and David Starnes discuss how music, visual, and primal energy combine to showcase the real beasts, the corps members themselves! Hear about the costumes, the props, the music choices, that gorgeous ballad featuring the female hornlike members, and all the concepts that made this show so effective! You can listen to us above, […]
Tonight’s 9th annual Red & Black Fall Classic in conjunction with the NIU Huskie Marching Band was full of fabulous performances from high school bands from Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota! Find the finals scores and recap here: 2019 Red & Black Fall Classic Read the rest of the article here.
Crossmen Productions is excited to announce the 2019 Color Guard Staff! The team is under the leadership of caption head, Tyler Edrington, who is entering his 7th season in this staff leadership position. The color guard staff is comprised of several returning staff members with the addition of a few Crossmen alumni! Read the rest […]
Ascend Performing is thrilled to announce a new partnership with D’Addario & Co. Ascend Performing Arts is a not-for-profit educational organization, based in Denver, Colorado which operates the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble and Blue Knights Winds (debuting 2019). The ensembles of Ascend will perform exclusively with Promark Sticks & […]
Throughout the winter months, drum corps members face a lot of responsibility as they work to stay prepared for camps and get ready for the upcoming season. There are often weekly video assignments, intense workout expectations, and – for members of the 2018 Santa Clara Vanguard – even a required reading! When members showed up […]
The Colts are proud to announce their design team for the 2019 season. Led by Program Coordinator Don Click, the design team will include many of last year’s designers, with the addition of Robert W. Smith as brass arranger. Returning to the Colts will be Bryan Harmsen, front ensemble arranger and electronics designer. Bryan will […]
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