We are pleased to announce that plans are underway for the winter camp process here at Spartans. To become a member of the corps we ask that you please submit your name and information to us. CLICK THE BECOME A SPARTAN BUTTON. The dates of winter camps will be as follows (Locations TBD): Nov 16 […]
As the 2018 season comes to a close, we take one more closer look at “Babylon” with Scott Koter, SCV Program Coordinator. Refresh your memory before our DCI Finals performance, as Scott walks us step by step through the show, pointing out design details that you may have missed! Read the rest of the article […]
Name: Joshua Schweitzer What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? 2004-2006 Lead Trumpet, 2007 Secondary Drum Major, 2008-2009 Horn Sargent/Lead Trumpet. Read the rest of the article here.
Some time ago, Samuel Crawford adopted a mantra that he has repeated many times as he takes the field as a member of the Canton Bluecoats. It’s something the Bluecoats drum major has told fellow corps members often: “We didn’t come here to win, but we didn’t come here to lose.” Read the rest of […]
For the 2018 season, three international students received performer contracts with the Jersey Surf: a baritone player from China and two color guard members from Canada. As the member corps of Drum Corps International provide opportunities to students from a variety of musical and cultural backgrounds. This season, Jersey Surf further embraced that philosophy by […]
As the season nears its end, the Vanguard Cadets reflect on their journey and prepare for DCI Open Class Championships in Michigan City, IN. Check in with a few members of the corps as they share what they love most about being a part of this organization. Read the rest of the article here.
For the drum and bugle corps that took the field at Avon Lake High School on Saturday, the competition was just another step toward finals in Indianapolis next week. But for some corps members, it was a chance to perform the shows they’ve been working on for weeks in front of family and friends. For […]
Doug Thrower and Tom Rarick, the brass and percussion arrangers, give us behind the scenes stories of how this show was put together. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
The nation’s top drum corps are converging on J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. Ten-time Drum Corp International World Champions the Allentown Cadets have been on the road all summer. This weekend is home turf time, J. Birney Crum Stadium, as they compete with the 24 top drum corps in the DCI Eastern Classic. Read […]
Eight drum corps from across the country came to Rome Thursday night, to compete in Drums Along the Mohawk. This is the event’s 40th year. The drum and bugle corps are made up of high school and college students ranging from 16 to 21 years old. Read the rest of the article here.
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