The Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps, a Nashua institution that dates back to the 1950s, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to records filed in United States Bankruptcy Court. The Spartans organization filed November 24 for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which provides protection to an organization, allowing it to continue operating as it reorganizes. A hearing […]
The Uniforms 2009 Campaign has already passed the half-way mark! Conceived by Stanbury Uniforms designer, Brent Becker, Pacific Crest’s new uniform will capture the unique character of Southern California’s World Class Corps, while including traditional elements of the corps’ colors and logo. (See image at the end of this story.) "It’s definitely a change of […]
The Small Drum Corps Association is continuing in its adaptation as an organization in an effort to fully achieve its potential. Late in 2008, for example, it was determined that the organization might better be described as “ Arena Drum Corps,” and, as a result, both designations have begun to be used, with the intention […]
After 9 seasons as Executive Director, following 3 seasons as a Raider Support Staff member, Phil Melius has submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors. Along with Phil, his wife Janette Melius will no longer be leading the support staff in "mom’s kitchen" with the care and feeding of the corps. Phil & Janette […]
January 9th, 10th, 11thBelleville High School100 Passaic Ave.Belleville, NJ 07109 Report at 7pm on Friday January 9th. Camp ends Sunday January 11th at 4pm. Read the rest of the article here.
When David C. Welch marched onto the field with the 2007 Cadets during their finals performance in Pasadena, Calif., he stopped mid-way on the 50-yard line to kiss the turf. Nothing mattered much at that moment to the mellophone player nicknamed by his peers as “Primo.” Simply having the opportunity to enter the field with […]
A Cadets drumline comprised of current members and alumni will entertain hundreds representatives this weekend during the Saladmasters 2009 National Convention at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md. Twelve Cadets will help kick off the convention’s opening festivities on Saturday, Jan. 10th, some of which represent the corps from as far back as […]
On Saturday, December 13th, program coordinator Glen Crosby and visual designers Brandy DuBose and Richard Hinshaw presented the concept and musical inspirations that will comprise the 2009 field show for The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. The metaphor of ascending to the mountaintop is frequently used to describe the struggles of everyday life. There are […]
Responding to the dozens of requests from members, supporters and fans, the Cadets have added a patch to their line of merchandise for the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade. The standard-sized round patch will feature the Cadets Inaugural Parade logo. It will be available for sale in the coming week on the Cadets online store for […]
With the coming of the new year, the Crusaders wanted to offer our fans a glimpse of our 2009 production. The Boston Crusaders’ 2009 show will focus on Eve, the original "Femme Fatale," temptation, and the aftermath of her first bite of the apple. Continuing the Crusaders’ recent tradition of bringing to the field a […]
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