Spencer Gore spent three days learning the ins and outs of drumming this weekend during the Phantom Regiment’s annual snare drum camp. But it was the lone minute or so that he got to spend practicing with members of the actual regiment that made the biggest impression. “It was intimidating, but really cool,” Gore, 16, […]
The Crossmen Alumni Association, in affiliation with the 22-time Drum International Finalist Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, announced today that Bill Kaufmann and Eric Landis will be inducted into the Crossmen Hall of Fame at the Music in Motion show, Farrell Stadium (West Chester University), West Chester, PA on Thursday, July 31st, 2008. Bill and […]
Dear Parents, Friend, Volunteers and anyone willing to help, The summer tour is approaching fast and we still have multiple opening for the cooking crew. As of this moment the corps will not have anyone to cook for them from San Antonio to Atlanta. The dates are July 19th through July 26th. Right now we […]
Have you ever wanted to learn the licks? You know, the ones that you hear someone else play and you think, "What was that?!" Can you hang with your friends and show them crazy licks that will blow them away. Well, These licks are the ones that will make you be a snare HERO. Read […]
Musical tones from an internationally-recognized youth drum and bugle corps are wafting through the summer air in Richland Township. Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps, with almost 150 performers from 30 states and four countries, is holding its spring boot camp at Pitt-Johnstown and Richland schools. “It is a wonderful facility,” staff coordinator Richard Kitchenman said. […]
As the Cadets 2008 production of … “and the pursuit of happiness” has progressed, the definition of the narrative, and the needs have become more clear. According to Eric Kitchenman, assistant program coordinator “We had thought that one person would be sufficient but as time has progressed, the idea of a conversation has taken hold […]
We need your support! The continued rise in the cost of fuel and food has made your ongoing support more important than ever. The Blue Stars’ Board of Directors and Administration has been hard at work developing a number of ways that you can support the corps – many of which involve you doing many […]
As Drum Corps International announced last week, corps in both World and Open Class will be evaluated by five judges (instead of the usual eight) during the opening days of the 2008 DCI Summer Tour. The move is part of a package of careful cost-cutting measures being implemented to offset the rising cost of transportation […]
It is with great sadness and grief to inform the 27th Lancer family and friends, as well as the drum corps world, of a great loss. Mrs. Patsy Bonfiglio, the mother and one of the founders of the 27th Lancers, slipped away into Jesus’ arms At 1:45 am this morning at the Beth Israel Hospital […]
Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their 2008 program, “Awakenings” Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is “turning the page and moving forward”. Through the use of vivid colors, contemporary designs, and innovative choreography, the corps will bring the exciting music of Joseph Curiale and Greg Jasperse to life thanks to […]
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