Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps is very pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Joseph Kuerzi as its Program Coordinator for the 2009 Season. This takes place after several attemps to get Mr. Kuerzi on board in the past. 2009 will marksthe twenty ninth season that Mr. Kuerzi will be involved with the drum corps […]
Mystikal Youth Arts Organization is please to announce David Roberts as the new Corps Director. David comes to Mystikal with drum corps experience as well as being a band director. David obtained his BA in Music Education from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on his Masters of Music at University of Texas at […]
Preparations continue for the first rehearsal camp of the 2009 season… and the Jersey Surf’s first rehearsal as a World Class Drum Corps International unit! Here are a few answers to questions frequently asked about camp travel arrangements: Location (for electronic mapping / GPS purposes):Camden County Technical School343 Berlin-Cross Keys RoadSicklerville, NJ 08081 Read the […]
With the 2009 implementation of electronic instruments comes an incredible responsibility. The challenge is to present these new aural opportunities in a refined way that will open the door to diverse textures, while, at the same time, remain true to the drum corps identity. As Aaron Guidry, Crossmen Music Designer explains, "The use of soundscapes […]
We are happy to announce that two new management positions have been filled by two Spartans Support Staff members! Therese Griffin has accepted the position of General Manager. Working directly with and reporting to the Executive Director, Therese will be responsible for coordinating and management of services pertaining to Corps membership, Support Staff/Volunteers, management of […]
Members, Alumni and Fans of the Madison Scouts: The 2008 Tour DVD “La Noche de la Iguana – the 2008 Madison Scouts” is now available to pre-order through Box 5 productions for a special discounted price of $25. Shot while on tour with the Scouts, this DVD includes a behind the scenes look at the […]
Troopers corps director Fred Morris is pleased to announce the 2009 Brass staff. Leading the Brass Caption in 2009 is Scott-Lee Atchison. Scott is returning to the corps for his third year on The Troopers staff as Brass Caption Head. Jayme Taylor (High Brass Coordinator) & Fuller Lyon (Low Brass Coordinator) will return to the […]
Nearly 40 years ago, Rob Dunnington wore lederhosen and a Bavarian hat while marching in the Dutch Boy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps. The Kitchener boy, then 12 years old, wanted nothing more than to play his contrabass tuba-like horn, performing in the Oktoberfest parade and traveling with the corps all over the world. "We […]
Today, applicants for the 2009 Academy Drum Corps Clinic/Auditions were sent all of their music, forms, letters from staff, and details for the auditions. For the past several weeks since hiring the new instructors, the Caption Heads have been reviewing their technical programs and planning for the year to come. Much of the material that […]
Glen Crosby – Percussion Caption HeadGlen Crosby started his percussion career at the age of nine, taking lessons in his home town of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He’s been involved with the drum corps activity ever since. He spent 1981 to 1984 as a member of the Concord Blue Devils, collecting two high drum trophies, and […]
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