Memorial Day Weekend will launch the Cadets exciting 75th Anniversary events as an alumni-planned Memorial Mass takes place at the corps’ founding church, the Church of the Most Holy Name in Garfield, N.J. The weekend will round out with an informal luncheon and the traditional holiday parades in North Jersey on Monday, May 25th. Below […]
Mail stops are a very popular time on tour – unless you’re one of the few that didn’t receive any mail. Please send something every mail stop. We all love care packages that include: local sports sections, cookies, candy, snacks, pictures, favorite books & magazines, money, etc. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MAIL ARRIVES BEFORE THE […]
We are pleased to announce the 2009 t-shirt contest winners. We have been waiting for all the chosen designs to be available in the Store. As of today the winning designs are posted. We were a great many design submissions and it was a difficult task for the committee to make their selections. And the […]
In 2009, the Cadets will be appearing as the HOLY NAME CADETS. This change will necessitate a number of redesigns, as well as the production of a full line of shirts, sweats, hats and other merchandise. The Cadets are accepting designs for the following: Ø The Holy Name CadetsØ HNC Read the rest of the […]
There is only one 75th Anniversary! And for every Cadet alumni, staff member, supporter and volunteer, there should be a keepsake to cherish for a lifetime. To commemorate a remarkable milestone of 75-years in existence, the Cadets are offering a 75th Anniversary Ring and Pendant the perfect way to remember this extraordinary summer of celebration […]
Hopefully you were able to attend the DCI Countdown in the theaters last night. All of the corps looked spectacular on the big screen. If you enjoyed the 2008 Phantom Regiment show Spartacus, and want to see it again and again, here’s your chance to get the 2008 DVD at a special $5 discount! Place […]
The days leading up to Move-In and Spring Training are more than a little hectic. For Cadets Assistant Director Justin Heimbecker, the devil has been in the details. Transportation needs, member and staff travel plans and pick-ups, detailed food menus and shopping, locating needed drivers and volunteers, music and instructional materials prepared. Then there’s seeing […]
"Geek." "Dork." "Nerd." See a kid in a marching band uniform, and you might be tempted to call him one of those. At least secretly. But say it to the face of a member of Drum Corps International, and you’d better be prepared to run. Fast. Because you’d probably be dissing on someone in much […]
The Scouts joined together this past weekend for one final camp prior to spring training. Having completed the WGI percussion season, the battery joined the horns in learning the opener drill on Saturday. The guard’s focus was learning the opener choreography while the front ensemble worked through the first two productions. On Sunday, the horns […]
You attended Drum Corps International’s spring cinema event "The Countdown" on Wednesday, May 13 at more than 400 select theaters across the country; now we’re asking YOU to make the call. This is your chance to be the judge, ranking and rating each of the six corps performances that you saw up on the big […]
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