An ages old saying goes, "the devil is in the details." Last week, the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps learned it would march in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. The Colts are among 100 groups selected from 1,382 organizations that applied. "When I turned in the application, it was […]
Just like Santa’s elves at the North Pole, the Cadets have been busy during rehearsal camps putting together their 2009 field program, “Lenny.” The corps met last weekend at Woodstown High School in Woodstown, N.J., learning the show prelude and nearly three minutes of the opener that includes some of Leonard Bernstein’s greatest works. So […]
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published The Racine American Legion Post 76 Drum and Bugle Corps: A Scrapbook History: 1916 – 1946 by George D. Fennell, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 paperback in the History category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes […]
This past Sunday, December 14, City Sound Drum & Bugle Corps held an audition/clinic in the Los Angeles area. City Sound would like to first thank its staff for a job well done. With more than 30 new possible members auditioning things moved quicker than we anticipated. The turnout in the Brass section was better […]
The 2008 Drum Corps International World Champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, IL have selected to play exclusively on Jupiter Quantum brass instruments beginning with the 2009 DCI competitive season. J.D. Shaw, Caption Head and Music Arranger for Phantom Regiment said this of their new brass selection, "The Quantum Marching Brass has […]
Starting this week, Drum Corps International will begin shipping a newly-edited version of the first volume of its 2008 World Championship DVDs. Additional editing of the production was made necessary because of a change in the copyright status of a piece of music. "Drum Corps International and its member corps maintain their commitment to all […]
There have been some questions regarding the tuition plan for Spartans Membership. The fees for Spartans Membership include an annual Registration Fee, and a Tuition Fee that covers camps; meals & instruction, and instruction, meals and travel costs while on tour (it does not include incidentals such as gloves, shoes and undergarments which are minimal.) […]
As an extension of its educational mission, the Madison Scouts announce an internship program designed to give music education and business students an opportunity to get firsthand experience working with the Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps. “We have renewed our focus on the educational components of the organization,” stated Executive Director Jeff Spanos. “Our […]
Join past and present Pacific Crest Low Brass members at the Anaheim TUBACHRISTMAS! The event is Sunday. December 21st at Downtown Disney. Registration begins at 8 AM and the Rehearsal starts at 11 AM with a 2 PM performance. Wear a Pacific Crest shirt or sweatshirt for a PC group photo following the event. Last […]
On Friday evening and Saturday of this coming weekend’s Vanguard Cadets Audition Camp, the Alumni Association will be conducting a telethon to raise additional funds to purchase the new souvie trailer for the Vanguard A-Corps and remodel the old trailer into a mobile kitchen for the Vanguard Cadets. We will be calling and emailing alumni […]
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