With the successful 2009 competitive season wrapping up, plans and audition information are being being finalized for release come September 1st. If you have interest in auditioning for the 2010 Drum Corps please mark your calendars: Registration Info: Available Spetember1, 2009 (online registration) Read the rest of the article here.
Arthur Johnson Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps as a world champion, but he’s doing it with drumsticks instead of boxing gloves. The 18-year-old O’Fallon resident recently won the world title in "multipercussion" at the 2009 Drum Corps International championship in Indianapolis. "You are insane!" the judge wrote on a score sheet before giving […]
The 2009-10 Mandarins Brass Academy will begin Sunday, September 6, 2009. The MBA is dedicated to raising the skill level of brass playing for brass students in high school or college, who are motivated to enhance their level of brass performance. Get the full schedule and flyer here. Read the rest of the article here.
The day after completing their finest season in a 20-year history, Carolina Crown held their annual Age-out & Awards Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 9. More than 300 corps members, Team Crown members, parents and friends attended this year’s event. Brass caption head Matt Harloff hosted the event at Avon High School, just outside of Indianapolis, […]
It’s that time again and the Blue Stars Alumni & All-Star Corps will be a featured marching unit in the Maple Leaf Parade, on September 26, 2009 in La Crosse, WI. We want YOU to be part of the fun. Last year we had almost 100 people march with the group with the majority of […]
The 2009 Cavalier Brunch was the "icing on the cake." Members, staff (instructional and volunteer), and families enjoyed our last time together celebrating an excellent season. Drum Major, Alex Harmon shared the highlights of this awesome season. Age-outs introduced each other and shared their thanks to all that impacted their lives. Many special guests were […]
Three new members were inducted into the Bluecoats Hall of Fame at a special ceremony held during the intermission of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Drum Corps Competition, in Massillon, OH on Monday, August 3rd. Scott Swaldo, President of the Bluecoats Board of Directors presented the awards. The Bluecoats Hall of Fame […]
From Washington, D.C., on a frigid January day to North Jersey and Indianapolis on recent warm August nights, the Holy Name Cadets have so much to be grateful for as they reflect on a season comparable to no other. They are the 75th Anniversary Cadets! And while each Cadet rejoices in all they accomplished, and […]
Each year at the Drum Corps International World Championships, the Friends of DCI, DCI Hall of Fame, and other committees and organizations within the activity award scholarships and awards to deserving drum corps members. Named after DCI Hall of Fame member and founder of the Troopers of Casper, Wyo., the Jim Jones Leadership Award has […]
As sleepy heads and tired drivers arrived starting at 4:30 am on Wednesday August 12th, a mass of family and friends, alumni and fans, gathered to welcome home our Santa Clara Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets. The travelers were treated to sweet treats and lots of red and green welcome home wishes. A special thank you […]
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