The month of July has been action-packed, to say the least! Since the first major regional in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 14, The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps has tracked an impressive rate of progress. The 13 shows since DCI Minnesota have seen consistency in performance and the implementation of the full ending to 15 […]
Drum Corps International’s 40th anniversary season is reaching its peak. As we hear in today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the climb to the summit launches in two places, Allentown and Michigan City. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.275.1212 x40 or by e-mail […]
Following trend this season, Blue Devils stole the show at the historic J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Pa. on Friday, Aug. 3, scoring a season high 95.10 points. Carolina Crown (93.95) took second place 1.15 points behind. “It’s good knowing where we stand as of right now, and to know how much more we […]
Fred J. Miller, longtime supporter of all the marching arts and founder of FJM, Inc., passed away today at the age of 80. Many first became aware of Miller through his directorship of Miller’s Blackhawks of Dayton, Ohio, one of the top Winter Guard International (WGI) guards for many years. But even before that, his […]
A Houston-native served as the drum major for the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps during a special Tuesday Sunset Parade July 31. Sgt. Courtney R. Lawrence, a former student at the University of Houston, led and directed the musical unit for hundreds of spectators, including the sergeant major of the Marine Corps and more than […]
When Tony Mederos announced recently that he was no longer going to be the man in charge of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s annual “Summer Music Preview” drum and bugle corps competition, it took many people by surprise. After more than 20 years of bringing the world’s best DCI (Drum Corps International) drum corps […]
The Bluecoats are once again selling their YAMAHA brass, percussion and electronic equipment, available for delivery in late August of 2012. Take advantage of GREAT savings on high quality pre-owned equipment for you or your band program today! For purchase information, please contact us at sales [at] bluecoats [dot] com. Read the rest of the […]
Stephanie and Kekoa took their flag, sabre, and dance skills to the Individual and Ensemble Competition in San Antonio. The duet represented the Blue Stars on their free day and took home the gold in their category! Stephanie and Kekoa’s routine was choreographed to the song ‘Poison and Wine’ by The Civil Wars. Watch the […]
The Blue Knights posted a tour update by GM Kuzma reporting on the drum corps’ performance at the DC-Atlanta regional. Also, GM talks about the drum corps’ challenges while staying at their host school and provides a recap on the Old School Challenge with the Boston Crusaders and the Madison Scouts. To continue to support […]
Having narrowly missed capturing a gold medal in the Drum Corps International World Class Competition last summer by three tenths of a point, the Oregon Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps return this summer larger and stronger than ever to chase their dreams of gold. Fittingly, the 2012 program is called “Dreaming In Color,” and OMN […]
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