As a Cadets alumnus and someone who credits most of his life’s success to The Cadets experience, I am deeply heartbroken by the painful decision to suspend The Cadets’ participation in the 2024 DCI tour. When I began volunteering on this board three and a half years ago, I never imagined arriving in this place. […]
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE), the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that oversees The Cadets Drum Corps, has announced the suspension of The Cadets 2024 competitive season. This decision follows a thorough CAE Board review of the organization’s current financial condition. The board concluded that, while overall planned expenses for the 2023 season were managed within expectations, […]
Join our hosts along with Paul Simondac, Dan Smith, and Mark Hoskins as we dive into what it’s like being and judge and even answer some listener questions about judging Guests Dan Smith – Western Band Association Founder and all around adjudicator Mark Hoskins – DCI adjudicator and retired band director Paul Simondac – @paulscripts […]
We’re less than two weeks away from the first auditions for the 2024 Phantom Regiment! Auditions kick off on October 22nd in Kansas City. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering for an in-person or video audition? If your answer is “no,” then we have a […]
If you kept an eye on our social media pages this past summer, you’ll quickly spot our upcoming featured alum. Chris Opalka’s captivating performances, which drew audiences in, made him a well-photographed figure in 2023. But when Chris auditioned, he didn’t fully grasp the profound significance of the home he was stepping into for his […]
The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Montesion as the organization’s new Director of Ensembles. With an impressive background in the world of marching arts and a passion for cultivating young talent, Montesion is set to lead the Spartans into an exciting new era of musical excellence. Anthony […]
The Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. (EYPA) Board of Directors is announcing the difficult decision to cease operations of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. “We are very sad to shut down the corps,” said EYPA Board President Cathy Chandler. “But the continued rising costs of transportation and housing within the current tour model, […]
The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Cadets Percussion Section from finals week with Cadets’ Battery Arranger, Lee Beddis. Read the rest of the article here.
Join us as we discuss the change and impact the new CEO of DCI and the impacts this new hire will make on the future of the activity. Let us know what you think this new hire will do for DCI in the future Read the rest of the article here.
John Fulton, Howard Weinstein, and John Campese share memories of the impact Robert had on music, marching, and on so many lives. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.
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