James Campbell, a Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor and director of Percussion Studies in the University of Kentucky School of Music, is one of only four drum corps legends to be elected into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame this year. "It’s a great honor to be recognized by your peers and to share this […]
After their "Metamorphosis" in 2007, the Crossmen are set to launch an expedition to "Planet X" in 2008. Today and tomorrow, the Field Pass looks at how this iconic Eastern powerhouse has adjusted after a full year in its new home base in Texas. Read the rest of the article here.
Despite numerous flight cancellations and hours of delays, the Cavaliers’ May camp was well attended, with the color guard joining the brass and percussion sections for this final camp before pre-tour. Camp began Friday evening and members arrived in Dekalb, as late as 3:30 a.m., with a few not able to get in until Saturday […]
Three of our members share their thoughts and impressions about our past two training camps. Zach Headden, Drum MajorThe April camp was intense, to say the least. It started off like any usual Spring camp; showing up and opening the truck at about 7:30 am, then painting the field with the mellophones. But the next […]
The Madison Scouts tap into the passionate and industrious rhythms of Latin-American compositions for their 2008 production titled La Noche de la Iguana. This exploration of cultural evolution begins (inteligencia) with the complex Mayan society and integrates interpretations of La Noche de los Mayas by Silvestre Revueltas, Danza de los Duendes by Nancy Galbraith and […]
Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Then come be part of the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets! Vanguard Cadets have just a few spots remaining for the 2008 season. This year’s tour takes us all over California, the Mid-west, dips into the South with a great show in Tennesse and culminates at […]
After surviving a tragic car accident which killed fellow color guard member Bianca Vocke, 20-year-old Erin Reichle has returned to perform as a member of the 2008 Colts this summer. In today’s Field Pass, Dan Potter and correspondent Mike Ferlazzo of Drum Corps World have Erin’s story. Read the rest of the article here.
You are cordially invited to attend the second annual Glassmen Celebrity Wait Gala. Thursday – May 22nd, 20086pm – 10pmBrandywine Country ClubMaumee, Ohio Read the rest of the article here.
Drum Majors Santiago Sabado and David Mori will lead the Mandarins onto the field this season. Santiago is a Sacramento native and graduate of Ponderosa High School. This is his third season with the Mandarins, his second as drum major after his first season in the trumpet line. Santiago is currently a student at Sacramento […]
Dan Potter headed south to check out the Crossmen rehearsal camp over the weekend. He’ll have full coverge from San Antonio on the Wednesday and Thursday editions of Field Pass. Today, a visit to the Field Pass vault for a classic conversation with DCI Hall of Famers Wayne Downey, Marc Sylvester, George Hopkins, Jeff Fiedler […]
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