The combined Blue Devil/ Santa Clara Vanguard families are mourning the loss of one of their own. Rich Skare (BDA member 1989-90 and SCV alumnus) was called home to God on Friday, November 26th. He was 39 years old. Larger than life, with a heart as pure as his love for drum corps, Rich leaves […]
Michael B. Raiford is a freelance designer based in Austin, TX. He has Choreographed, staged and designed in DCI, BOA and WGI for 30 years. He is very fortunate to have had a project in either a National or Regional finals for 28 years running including more than 20 appearances in a National Finals and […]
Calling all brass and percussion players with drum corps and/or audition experience! We want YOU to come to Cadets Auditions on Dec. 10-12 and receive $25 off your registration fee! That?s right ? those of you thinking of auditioning for the 2011 Cadets now have a money-saving incentive to get to camp at Woodstown High […]
Fresh off their successful 2010 season and 2nd place finish at DCI World Championships in August, the Oregon Crusaders completed their 1st audition camp in Salem, Oregon this past weekend. With nearly 110 in attendance for the overnight event, the staff was prepared with the first 3 minutes of music from ?The Blue Hour?, which […]
The GLASSMEN are very pleased to announce the appointment of Kristy Templin as the Color Guard Caption Head for 2011! Kristy Templin has been involved with the color guard activity for over 20 years and has taught numerous high school programs throughout the East Coast, and across the United States. She is currently the Director […]
It is with great pleaseure that the Genesis staff welcomes three new members to it’s team! Heather Benton – Color Guard Caption Head , Jaime Martinez – Visual Designer and Sam Rodriguez – Percussion Designer will round out our impressive educational and design teams for the 2011 season. Jaime, Heather and Sam have a great […]
The Boston Crusaders are pleased to announce that their 2011 production will revolve around the concept of ‘Revolution,’ featuring primary source material from the world renowned musical, ‘Les Miserables.’ According to Percussion Caption Head and Arranger Ellis Hampton, “Choosing source music that is so familiar and beloved by so many provides an opportunity to both […]
California, Oregon, even Seattle, Washington, here we come! The 2011 Cadets will travel thousands of miles in the coming season. Once the 12-vehicle convoy departs Spring Training in mid-June, 150 Cadets will depart on a journey that includes stops in 23 states and 36 performances along the way! ?It will be a summer these members […]
The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps held its first Clinic/Audition Camp for the 2011 season on November 19-21 in Rosemont, Ill, and while there are certain constants during each year’s Clinic/Audition process, the drive and dedication shown by the prospective and returning members always has a way of invigorating the organization at each and every […]
This post is to clarify some dated information that may be circulating out there in audition-land. The Tapspace.com SCV Cymbal Audition DVD segment is very good information on the actual cymbal techniques used by the Vanguard, HOWEVER, the information about a February “move-in” requirement is dated and is no longer the case. Any prospective member […]
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