This being my third season with Pacific Crest, I find that the January camps always feel the same. January camp is the unofficial start of the season when everyone starts to get into, what we like to call, "corps mode." It is full of hope, optimism, excitement, and a "go get ’em" attitude for the […]
At high school reunions, most people just reconnect with friends, talk about the good old days and reminisce. They rarely get to go back and actually recreate moments from their past, especially in front of 15,000 spectators. Costa Mesa resident Garrison Kean got to do just that, along with 285 other members of the Kingsmen […]
We have asked and listened! Cadets alumni have told us they want to be involved. They want more news, networking and events to help remain connected with others who wore the prestigious uniform. Most of all, they want to help support the corps that changed their lives. In 2008, on the brink of the Cadets […]
After a national search the Blue Stars of La Crosse, Wisconsin are pleased to announce our conductors for the 2008 season. Jonathan Powell, Principal Conductor Jonathan Powell has been appointed Principal Conductor for the 2008 season. He brings with him 5 years of conducting experience in the competitive marching arena. Prior to his arrival to […]
The Troopers are pleased to announce their 2008 production titled, "THE IRONHORSE EXPRESS" featuring the music of Eric Whitacre, Sean O’Loughlin, John Mackey, Richard Saucedo, and William Gordon. Read the rest of the article here.
The Spartans Staff and Administration is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Popik as the Spartans 2008 Drum Major! Jessica marched with the Spartans in 2006 and has rejoined the Corps for the 2008 season. She graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 2004 and has been attending the University of Massachusetts/Lowell, as a […]
The Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts is pleased to announce a newly formed partnership with Jupiter Band Instruments. The Academy has chosen to perform on Jupiter Quantum Marching Brass, Mapex Quantum Marching Drums and Majestic Quantum Field Percussion beginning with the 2008 Drum Corps International competitive season. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps made […]
Anyone who has ever taken a journey to the beautiful Pacific Northwest knows one immutable fact: you cannot avoid passing through vast, sprawling forest land to get there. It is everywhere around us. The cities and towns have been carved from it. It has been a source of survival, controversy, beauty, and danger for as […]
The Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, along with Full Force Percussion, the organization’s winter program, will have the honor to perform at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, for the Cal State Long Beach Men’s and Women’s Basketball Team on Saturday February 2, 2008. The Velvet Knights Drum & Bugle Corps horn line will […]
Despite threatening winter weather forcing the rescheduling of the Jersey Surf’s December rehearsal camp weekend, more than 170 intrepid souls descended on the Camden County Technical School only a few days before Christmas to continue the audition process as the corps prepares to mount its 2008 production. A highlight of the weekend was a visit […]
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