During the first full weekend of 2012, students from both near and far assembled in Rosemont, Ill., for The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps’ January Call-Back Camp for Brass and Percussion. Set in surprisingly mild weather for January in the Midwest, the corps used this three-day camp (Jan 6-8) to continue evaluating prospective and returning […]
There is only one rules-related proposal on the docket at Drum Corps International’s annual winter business meetings that will take place Jan. 19-22, in the Chicago area; the consideration of a new judging system that was trialed this past summer. Spearheaded by DCI Artistic Director Michael J. Cesario, who was charged by the voting member […]
Hunger impacts millions of men, women and children in America and throughout the world. To help raise awareness of this pervasive situation, percussionists of the Jersey Surf participated in the “Hunger Beat Down” on Saturday, January 14. This event saw thousands of drummers across the world simultaneously playing the Civil War-era piece, “Three Camps”. Just […]
Great Falls Elks Lodge claims cowboy artist Charlie Russell as its most famous member. Two decades after Russell’s death in 1926, one colorful arm of the lodge also began attracting national acclaim. The Great Falls Elks Drum & Bugle Corps soon captured national awards for its skill and appearance. The drum-and-bugle group won nine national […]
The February Camp weekend will be held on February 17-19, 2012 for Brass and Percussion Only. To register to attend, please submit your Drum Corps RSVP and follow the registration process by Friday, February 10 so we can plan accordingly for the weekend. Have your payment postmarked by Friday, February 10 and receive a $10 […]
You’re invited to be a part of the golf action at the Waste Management Phoenix Open through the tournament’s Birdies for Charity Program. The program centers around the PGA TOUR professionals making birdies – lots of them – during the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Don’t worry; you don’t need to be much of a […]
Pacific Crest is pleased to announce Matt Waters, Tim Yao, and Aaron Montalvo as its 2012 drum majors. Matt Waters is a three-year vet of Pacific Crest and will lead the team. He attends UCLA as a trombone performance major. Born in Garden Grove, California, he attended high school at Mt. Carmel in San Diego. […]
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Being part of a “live studio audience” has been THE THING TO DO in Hollywood since the ’30s and ’40s, when legendary stars like Bob Hope and Jack Benny invited guests into their studios to participate in their live radio shows. Today, you can join the fun at the filming of a TV show, AND […]
Spokane Workshop – January 21st Are you ready for the 2012 season to begin? It all happens at Mt Spokane High School on January 21st! This workshop is FREE with lunch provided! Bring a few friends from your high school or college program and have a great time getting to know some of our staff […]
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