The Music City Drum Corps relies on parents and other volunteers for many critical roles, from feeding hungry corps members to measuring and fitting members with uniforms. Angie Dear of Florence, Miss. talks about her experience helping out during the April weekend camp and why you should consider volunteering, too. Dear’s son Donnie, a Florence […]
Each year, the Blue Stars take time to honor those people who contributed and sacrificed tirelessly to make the organization what it is today – and who shape what it can and will be in the future – with induction into the Blue Stars Hall of Fame. Those honorees include our founders, administrators, instructors, members, […]
The Sacramento Mandarins announce a new sponsorship partnership with Fruhauf Uniforms, signing an exclusive agreement to become the sole uniform provider for the world class corps. As the exclusive manufacturer of the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps uniforms, the Fruhauf design team will collaborate with the Mandarins Program Director (Ike Jackson) and Creative Director (Mario […]
The morning of April 22nd, 2018, Friends of Spirit, Atlanta Blaze, and US Lacrosse teamed up to host the fully-booked event “ATL Lacrosse.” The Sunday morning in Marietta was for kids 3rd-7th grade that had no prior lacrosse experience. They learned the rules of the game and history of the rapidly growing sport, then practiced […]
Now in its 43rd year, The Show of Shows features performances from some of the best drum corps in the activity, as well as a chance for alumni to reunite, connect, and perform during the annual PRAA Homecoming activities. This year, we’ll be celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of the 2008 Championship Drum Corps and paying […]
Providing members a safe environment to grow and develop as musicians, performers and young adults is the top priority for the Music City Drum Corps, according to Executive Director Kent Baker. At its recent April rehearsal weekend, Music City dedicated time to train its members, staff and administrators about this important topic. Shelba Waldron, who […]
Following a change in their 2018 Summer Tour schedule, we’re excited to welcome The Cadets to the lineup of both Innovations In Brass: Akron and Innovations In Brass: Pittsburgh! One of drum corps’ most decorated ensembles, the Cadets will perform for two of 2018’s most excited crowds in Akron, OH on Saturday, June 23rd, and […]
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Geoff Schoeffel Spirit of Atlanta is excited to announce our 2018 Audio Team. Returning for his second year with Spirit of Atlanta, Geoff Schoeffel is serving as audio caption head and sound designer. Working out of Nashville, TN; the Cadets alumnus owns Pageantry Audio and works as a sound designer, audio engineer, and system consultant […]
The Cadets drum corps of Allentown will stay closer to home than planned this summer, having recently canceled all of its West Coast shows following the firing of its director amid sexual-misconduct allegations. But one local institution isn’t ready to open its doors. Citing “ongoing concerns” about the corps’ leadership, the University of Pennsylvania has […]
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