The Bluecoats are proud to announce IN BLUE, a series of programs providing performing arts training and performance opportunities for students living in the organization’s home region of Northeast Ohio. Executive Director David Glasgow is very excited about the Bluecoats’ newest venture. “While our drum corps has enjoyed international recognition and success over the years, […]
The winner of the annual Jason W. Maxner Scholarship for 2008 was Ms. Justine Williams, a three-year member and one of the Crusaders’ drum majors for the recent 2008 tour. The scholarship, given in memory of Jason Maxner, a past corps member and drum major for the Boston Crusaders from 1991 through 1997, is awarded […]
For South Hagerstown High School senior Craig Hammond, it was something he’d been dreaming of since freshman year – the chance to be on the drum line of a Drum Corps International drum corps. Earning a spot on Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps’ drum line this past year made that dream come true. "When […]
The Troopers will host the first audition camp for the 2009 season on November 28-30 at Laramie Jr, HS in Laramie, WY. All 150 spots in the 2009 corps will be auditioned. Interested students should begin preparations now to attend this important camp. Interested students should complete the Troopers online interest form to make sure […]
The “2008 Field Studio Project” is now available for downloading through the Crown Fan Network These unique recordings capture the true quality of Crown’s production "Finis", captured during the final week of the 2008 season. You not only have the option of hearing the full ensemble perform each part of the show, you can also […]
The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce the return of Brent Montgomery as percussion caption head and Seth Adams as director of the front ensemble program, and the addition of Tom Aungst as lead percussion consultant for the 2009 season. Brent Montgomery and Seth Adams are familiar to people who have […]
Sponsored by the Office of Don Knabe, Supervisor of the Los Angeles County Fourth District, the Arts Education Partnership Program (AEPP) awarded Pacific Crest $8,350 to support the instruction of its Workshop programs and Drum and Bugle Corps. "This is incredibly exciting!" said Pacific Crest’s Executive Director Stuart Pompel. "Grants from foundations have increased over […]
The Mandarins will be hosting a series of Brass Clinics in the Central Valley. These clinics are for those with or without brass playing experience. The clinics will focus on developing a high level of technical skill to not only prepare potential members for the Mandarins Audition Camps, but to help the Mandarins better serve […]
After leading the Cadets’ convoy for the past three seasons, Transportation Director Brian Toth has decided to say goodbye to his summertime position and head back into the classroom to complete his graduate degree. Toth, 30, of Franklin Park, N.J., fearlessly led the corps’ four buses, two tractor trailers and assorted vans and box trucks […]
The Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. John Campese as its 2009 Percussion Supervisor/Caption Head. A lifelong central Florida resident, Mr. Campese also has a long and distinguished drum corps history, marching with the Leathernecks, Florida Vanguards, Anaheim Kingsmen and Suncoast Sound. In 1989, Campese was a […]
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