The February camp kicked off with some greatly improved weather conditions. While a blanket of snow covered Rosemont in January, this past camp weekend saw much milder 50-degree temperatures, which was a welcomed reprieve from traditional winter conditions in the Midwest Once again the camp was very well attended, and many important preparations were under […]
The Cadets quickly learned Sunday afternoon just how special a season this is going to be when more than 150 alumni, fans and family members joined them in Southern New Jersey to kick off the corps 75th Anniversary celebrations. The centerpiece of their own Open House at Woodstown High School in Woodstown, N.J., the corps […]
Our winter audition process has come to a close, and we have selected an outstanding group of performers for our 2009 season. We are down to looking for the last few great members in the brass line. We are marching a full 64 person brass line and are filled to capacity with the exception of […]
The Crossmen’s favorite San Antonio financial institution, Broadway Bank, and the local PBS affiliate KLRN teamed up during February 2009 for the second annual Rick Bayless’ “One Plate at a Time” Food Drive benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank. “Crossmen World Class Drum Corps low brass instructor, Gary Barnard, came up with the idea of […]
Yes! Over the course of the 2009 season, there will be lots of changes within the Mid-South Youth Performing Arts Association (umbrella organization for Memphis Sound Drum & Bugle Corps), one of which will be the organization’s move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. While the organization and drum corps will be moving, we […]
During the coming summer months, the average high school or college student will spend up to 500 hours working a part-time job to earn money for school and other expenses. Participants in Drum Corps International performing groups will devote these same summer months to the incredible opportunity of putting themselves on the football practice field, […]
The Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps & Color Guard will be making its 2009 public debut on Sunday, March 15th in Chicago, Illinois. In what has become a regular tradition for Pioneer, the corps will be participating in the 2009 South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The South Side Irish Parade is considered the […]
Join fellow parents/guardian, alumni, fans, boosters and supporters for the inaugural Team Santa Clara Booster Meeting on Saturday, March 21, 10am at SCV Hall. The CEO (Jeff Fiedler), Cadet Corps Director (Rob Ripley), Booster Club President (Marie Bienkowski) and administrative staff will be discussing SCV programs and organization projects. We will be discussing subjects such […]
In the past three months, we’ve selected performers from a pool of 300 of the most talented students in Southern California. The experience will cost them and their families $2,100; however, even after collecting the tuition from all our members, Pacific Crest must raise an additional $250,000 to stay afloat! Our Tour Fund raises $50,000 […]
In July 2008, four amazing individuals earned the highest achievement possible within the Cadets’ organization: The Cadets Hall of Fame. For alumni Al Chez and David Welch, Staff Member Marc Sylvester, and former corps Director Dr. Joseph Cinzio, to be selected among individuals who have contributed to an organization that spans 75-years was truly an […]
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