The roar of Niagara Falls was louder than usual Tuesday – and it kept better tempo. The Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps performed against the backdrop of the mighty Niagara. WBFO’s Joyce Kryszak has more on which was louder. The awesome power of Niagara Falls had a little competition Tuesday. The 80-piece drum corps […]
The Troopers are having an exceptional 2009 season. As DCI’s Dan Potter discovers in today’s Field Pass, several years of rebuilding in Casper, Wyo. are paying off big with an 80-percent member retention and more age-outs this year than any other in the corps’ history. Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave […]
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce the formation of Fleur de Lis, a co-ed winter guard that will compete as an Independent World group in Winter Guard International (WGI) sanctioned events in the upcoming 2010 competitive season. Under the creative direction of JC Caceres, Fleur de Lis will utilize much of the same guard […]
As the Holy Name Cadets travel and perform through the Southeastern States, finishing touches are being put on their 75th Anniversary celebrations that kick off July 30th and run through DCI World Championships in Indianapolis. Alumni, supporters and fan involvement are a huge part of what will make this season and all these fantastic Cadets-related […]
Hey Texas alumni and fans… Come visit with the Holy Name Cadets at their next two Stadium Parties! The Holy Name Cadets welcome alumni, donors and fans to come out for two Stadium Parties scheduled this week in the Houston and Dallas regions. Holy Name is so excited about its 75th Anniversary season, they are […]
What’s the meaning of "The Journey of One?" In today’s Field Pass, DCI’s Dan Potter and correspondent Mike Ferlazzo discover the answer is as clear as “Glass.” Have a question, comment or request for Field Pass? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.489.9385 or by e-mail at fieldpass [at] dci [dot] org. […]
On a hot, July afternoon, a group of shirtless men carrying a variety of percussion instruments stands in front of Valley Center High School, eyes focused on their instructor. With a quick count, the instructor sends the men into motion, resulting in a flurry of drumbeats and footsteps. The men, members of the Cavaliers Drum […]
For two days from sunrise to sunset, the rousing sound of horns and drums playing marching music wafted over Creswell, enticing a handful of curious residents to follow the inspirational sounds to their source: the Creswell High School football field, where the Blue Knights, an elite drum and bugle corps, were practicing. Headquartered in Denver, […]
As promised, this is an update to yesterday’s email about the "cold bug" that has hit the corps. Fortunately, it is a 24-hour type "bug" and most of those affected yesterday have returned to rehearsal today. Unfortunately, a number of other members have shown symptoms today as the "bug" works it way through and out […]
A local musician has seen his passion for performing grow into a gig with one of the most accomplished organizations in the field. Daniel Hayes, 19, 2007 graduate of Northview High School, is in his "rookie season" with the Concord Blue Devils, the largest Drum and Bugle Corps in the country. The Blue Devils are […]
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