On Tuesday July 30th, the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps did something that is considered out of the norm for many competitive groups: they left the Drum Corps International competitive tour for 24 hours. On a typical day, the Surf would spend most of their waking hours rehearsing their show for the final competitions […]
After 245 miles and approximately 5 hours, we arrived at our housing site in Rock Hill, SC. Our friends Kevin Brown and Brian Turner are band directors here. They have extended their hospitality to the Crossmen as a mid- way point to our next stop in Virginia. I have known BT since my very first […]
As we make our way toward the east coast, our 2013 competitive summer tour is growing to a close. There are only nine days left until we must all say goodbye and go back to “real life.” And although the end of the season is near, we haven’t given up just yet. The members continue […]
WINTER AUDITION CAMPS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : Las Vegas, Nevada Cheyenne, Wyoming Indianapolis, Indiana Texas Florida Read the rest of the article here.
On Saturday, August 3, the Vanguard will hold their annual awards banquet at the Hillcrest Banquet Hall, Minersville, PA (about four miles from their DCI East housing in Pottsville, PA). Doors will open at 6:30PM and the banquet will begin at 7:00PM. There is no cost to attend the banquet for current corps members, instructional […]
We are pleased to announce “Old School Challenge IV – The Weekend War” and we are competing against one of last year’s rivals, the Blue Knights from 12:01AM August 1 to 11:59PM August 4. The Weekend War is a condensed 4-day fundraising blitz in support of both corps’ annual campaigns. The corps amassing the most […]
I wouldn’t say that this morning was the best way for us to be prepared for a big regional. When we arrived at our housing site we still hadn’t been able to communicate with our contact at Adairsville HS. Even though we had spoken on the phone and gone through the details a couple of […]
Pacific Crest and Santa Clara Vanguard will perform in concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17.The concert is the Bowl’s Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, an annual tradition of popular classical music that ends with a spectacular fireworks show. More than 150 young performers from […]
The Glassmen Alumni Ensemble has been invited to perform as the opening act for DCI’s SoundSport competition taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium prior to World Class Finals. Here’s some information about the performance and the preparations and rehearsals taking place prior to the performance. Be sure to check this page for updates as the […]
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated in support of the Blue Stars and Troopers during the Legends Showdown. There was a victor in the Legends Showdown, but this is one of those rare instances when there are no losers. Both organizations received some much needed funds in support of the current and […]
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