Every summer, parents, fans and alumni work tirelessly to drive, feed and fit The Cadets. Several generous volunteers have already blocked days and weeks out of their summer to come on the road with us, but there are still lots of gaps in the calendar that we would love to fill as soon as possible. […]
Last night, Director George Hopkins interviewed Cadets Color Guard Designer Greg Lagola, Caption Supervisor Eric Babula and Choreographer/Instructor Katie Hopkins about The Cadets guard experience, from auditions to show design. Greg, Eric and Katie each introduced themselves and told a bit about their drum corps backgrounds and “real-lives.” “A lot of people may know me […]
Due to circumstances beyond our control the location for our Sunday, March 23, 2014 rehearsal has changed. We will now be rehearsing at Villa Park High School. Rehearsal will still begin at 10:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience. Villa Park High School 18042 E Taft Ave Villa Park, CA 92861 Read the rest of the […]
Crown members are an inspiration to us all. Far more than musicians, they are the future leaders of our businesses and communities. One Crown age-out, Ted Tinker, is already an inspiration to many of his friends and classmates, as he and his college Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, are working to raise money for childhood cancer […]
For the past few years, I have searched for what I will call a director of finance and administration. There is, of course, the standard CFO, but after consultation with Bridgespan, a service created for non-for-profit organizations such as YEA!, the more comprehensive title came into play. So what is taking so long? Well… it’s […]
System Blue Live Events Educational Series provides an opportunity for students, educators and fans alike to hone their performance skills under the instruction of the finest educators in the marching arts. From intense multi-day skills camps to instrument-specific clinics and master classes, participants are able to study in a focused and enriching environment that includes […]
Phantom Regiment’s annual Show of Shows has been nominated for a RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) award. Voting is open to the public – so help us win another RAMI by voting today! You can help the Regiment by voting here! Read the rest of the article here.
Chad Tully: Prop and other field equipment can sometimes make or break a show. Last year’s towers seemed to prove a bit challenging in regards to movement and integration. How are the plans for stages this year going ensure a better integration into the theme and overall visual package for this year’s production? George Hopkins: […]
The RSVP form for the final winter camp of the 2014 season is now live. This camp is for all sections of the corps: brass, percussion, and color guard performers, and will be held on April 25, 26, and 27 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, IN. Michael Shapiro will be conducting the final […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to announce the 2014 production, IMMORTAL. Featuring Chamber Symphony Opus 110 by Dmitri Shostakovich La Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns When I am Laid in Earth by Henry Purcell A Walk on the Water by Stephen Melillo Read the rest of the article here.
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