Dear Alumni, It is hard to believe that we are now in our 10th year of existence as an organization. As an alumnus of our programs, you have played a major part in the success of The Academy. To take advantage of this historic moment, we want to keep you posted on some of the […]
Every Cadet has something they cherish from the years they wore Maroon and Gold. Maybe it’s the bugle they played in the 1940s A tattered flower or shawl from the 1980s An age out candle from that special ceremony in 1990 Read the rest of the article here.
Drum Corps International staff member Joe Courtney celebrated his retirement on Monday after serving as the organization’s warehouse manager for more than 10 years. Prior to and during his tenure with DCI, Courtney has served as a marching music journeyman, spending more than five decades in a plethora of roles including performer, instructor, administrator, judge […]
The Summer Tour will once again be under the direction of Tour Director, Mark Ackerson. Mark will be returning for his 19th year on the management team and his 23rd year volunteering for the corps. Mark was a 2 year member (1983-1984) of The Cavaliers Color Guard and a member of the 1985 Cavaliers Winter […]
Justin Heimbecker, or “Rudy” to most of us, is the Assistant Director of The Cadets. He does a great job; truly, a great job, and he has a team of “twenty-something’s” who work long and hard to get The Cadets through 30-days of Spring Training and a 60-day tour. That said, it has become clear […]
Find a comfortable sitting position…begin to breathe very slowly…let go and completely relax yourself… The 2010 Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets present: ‘Chakra’ Featuring original music by Key Poulan, Murray Gusseck, and Nate Bourg. On January 8-10 The Vanguard Cadets will host their annual Clinic & Audition weekend, held again this year at Evergreen Valley High […]
Defense of a top-12 world championship finish, a full-length documentary film about them, a smokin’ music selection, a re-energized and growing fan base and an experienced drum major are among many things that await the 2010 Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. One hundred horn players and 40 percussionists are expected at the next camp in […]
Due to the snow and possible blizzard conditions for Sunday morning, practice for this Sunday, January 3rd, will be canceled. Please check the January camp schedule below for details. Happy New Year!! See you at camp on January 15, 16 and 17! Read the rest of the article here.
Forte has announced the full 2010 Audition Schedule. After successful auditions both in person and in satellite locations, Contracts for membership are being assigned starting in January. Auditions for open spots will continue at all rehearsals until all spots and alternative positions are filled. Students can audition for the first time via attendance in Texas, […]
The Spirit brass and percussion will return for the third rehearsal weekend of the 2010 season on January 8-10. Anyone still interested in being a performing member of Spirit should plan to audition for one of the few remaining spots. For more information contact director [at] spiritdrumcorps [dot] org as soon as possible. All returning […]
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