This afternoon, corps staff members gathered in Indianapolis for the DCI Annual Meeting discussed eight 2010 rules proposals, recommending whether or not each should be sent along for a final vote by representatives of the DCI member corps. Read more about all eight rules proposals in detail. With a unanimous vote, the proposal to allow […]
The January camp was definitely a big step forward towards the 2010 season. For one of the few times ever, attendance showed a substantial increase from the December camp. The January camp allowed for consolidation of Northern California and Southern California audition sessions. We also had attendees from our Hawaii workshop, and a number of […]
The Burgundy and Black is coming back. The colours long linked with the St. John’s Drum and Bugle Corps are still flying high. And alumni who remember the group’s glory days are ready to make some noise about it. "It has been a dying activity in this area," said John Anderson, corps director and alumni […]
The Drum Major for the 2010 season is Patrick Beare. He currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a music education major at the University of New Mexico also studying percussion and conducting. He comes to the Cascades as a rook-out after marching with Oregon Crusaders as their tenor section leader in 2009. The […]
The Mandarins have posted a photo montage from their recent January rehearsal camp. You can check out the photos on their website here.
The Madison Scouts have posted a video recap of their December rehearsal camp. The video features rehearsal footage of the horn line and percussion practicing "Rhapsody in Blue" as well as Jim Mason speaking to the Scouts during camp. View the video here.
Friday January 15 saw the return of warm weather to Florida just in time for the Crusaders to roll into town. Program Coordinator Jay Kennedy arrived with music for the hornline hot off the presses, and the instructional staff prepared to whittle the final membership down to the 2010 instrumentation. Before camp officially starts with […]
Music City Legend is selling flag silks from past seasons, which are all in great condition and priced very reasonably. If you or your program are on a tight budget, make us an offer as prices may be negotiable! If you are interested in purchasing any of the flags please contact Denise Fields or Lori […]
Field Visual Sheet Change Judge George Oliviero has offered a proposal to, “Create a field visual sheet that is parallel in structure to the other visual sheets. This means that the field visual sheet will be clearly separated into a ‘what’ and ‘how’ sheet. The three other visual sheets have a similar consideration of what/how.” […]
Big changes are on the way for The Cadets fleet of trucks, thanks to the generosity of the corps’ 2009 donors and supporters. The outpouring of support during the 75th Anniversary and Holiday campaigns will allow the next generation of Cadets to travel like the champions they are! As a result, The Cadets administration is […]
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