It’s not widely known the La Crosse Blue Stars were on the verge of folding as a drum and bugle corps for the second time after the 2003 season. The Blue Stars were wiped out financially and their old vehicles were in need of repair. It was the board of directors and alumni who didn’t […]
Mayor Chuck Oberlie has many opportunities to trumpet the city’s good points. On Monday, he actually was presented with a trumpet – a special, ceremonial trumpet. Oberlie welcomed members of 23 groups that will compete today in the quarterfinals of the Drum Corps International World Championship, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Ames Field. Read the […]
Greetings from Michigan City, Indiana! After a long trek back to Ohio from Tennessee, Vanguard Cadets enjoyed a solid day and half of rehearsal in Dayton followed by an excellent performance at the 4th Annual Dayton Summer Classic. The corps got some insightful feedback from the judging panel and a terrific response from the crowd! […]
Even if you look closely, you could miss them. But behind every twirl of a flag, every trumpeting horn and every drumline, a judge follows quickly behind, noting the good and the not-so-good of each performance. On Monday night, they commented into tape recorders as they peppered the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. For […]
Being a musician on the road is hard work. But four Richmond-area guys say performing is worth the grueling practices, cramped tour buses and time away from home. Matt Schroeder, Chris Auman, Jared Peyton and Kaleb Cline are part of the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps, a 150-member outfit based in Mount Holly, N.J. […]
If you ever marched in, taught, volunteered for, are the parent of a Cadet, or in some way are a part of the Cadets’ family, then you are invited to join us at the Cadets Massive Tailgate Party in the parking lot of Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Friday, Aug. 8th from 3 p.m. […]
After leaving Eau Claire, Yamato traveled to Colfax, IL to break our trip before heading to McKenzie, TN. Though we originally planned to stay in Colfax for 12 hours, we ended up staying an extra day because of housing issues in McKenzie. As with all great plans, things do change. But, in hind sight, it […]
Danielle Merson sat behind Westminster High School, hunched intently over her task of buffing the last stains out of her white shoes. Then she fetched her uniform and suited up. Once dressed, she was focused. In the background was crescendo of horns, drums and voices, but she was stone silent. As she and her group […]
The Madison Scouts invite you to a tailgate party directly preceding the DCI World Championship Semifinals on Friday, August 8th from 3p – 5p. As the ScoutsGrill battle for a spot in finals, you can join your fellow fans, parents and alumni as we get ready to cheer the corps in their effort. We expect […]
The Millstadt Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps Alumni Association will be installing and dedicating a Memorial to the former members, parents, managers, instructors and supporters of the Millstadt Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps at the Millstadt Village Park, Millstadt, Illinois near the corner of N. Main St. and W. Gooding St. where the Crusaders practiced […]
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