Journalist Colt Foutz is building his career as an author with the publication of a new book: "Building the Green Machine, Don Warren and Sixty Years with the World Champion Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps." During three of the busiest years of his life, Foutz, a freelance writer, new father and a candidate for […]
The finals are set! Carolina Crown Preview recording artist "Denver and The Mile High Orchestra", along with "Sixwire" and "The Clark Brothers" are the final 3 bands on Fox’s "Next Great American Band". These 3 groups will compete this Friday, December 21st, live on Fox, for the title. Last week, DMHO earned it’s place in […]
Get an update of what’s been happening with the Mandarins, over the past few months. DCI Tour update, awards, and more. For more information see our Winter video newsletter here. Apple Quicktime 7 (free download) required to view the video.
As many of you are aware, Phantom Regiment has struggled financially over the years. At the start of the millennium, the organization needed a consolidation loan to stay afloat. Unfortunately, we had difficulty with principal payments and in 2003, it was turned over for collection. The board of directors has been attempting to resolve the […]
The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps of Wayne, New Jersey are pleased to make the following announcement. Christopher Marousek, has been named the Percussion Caption Head for the 2008 competitive season. Chris returns to the Raiders after a successful 2007 season working with corps percussion section. His educational background includes a Degree in Musical Performance […]
Memphis Sound is excited to announce the appointment of Corey Smith as Corps Director. Corey has a broad background in drum corps beginning with two years as a marching member in Memphis Blues, then marching three years with the 27th Lancers and finally two years with the Madison Scouts, aging out with them in their […]
Drum Corps International, the world leader in producing and sanctioning competitive events for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles, is pleased to welcome The Band Hall as its newest valued corporate partner. Known for its highly-acclaimed design team, Nashville-based The Band Hall is a leading designer and manufacturer of uniforms for drum corps, marching […]
Desert Fire Drum & Bugle Corps is Southern Nevada’s premier youth drum and bugle corps program, dedicated to bringing the drum corps activity to the Las Vegas music community. For 2008, Desert Fire will be fielding an indoor marching brass program, similar to a winter guard or winter drumline, to perform at local events and […]
Spirit is pleased to offer video auditions for any perspective brass ensemble member who could not attend the November or December audition weekends at Jacksonville State University. Your video audition will provide the staff an opportunity to evaluate your abilities and to determine if you should be invited to attend the next rehearsal weekend on […]
The 50-day 2008 Drum Corps International Summer Tour will be made up of more than 115 events in 40 states. Featuring performances from the world’s most elite and exclusive marching music ensembles, fans across the United States will have a wide variety of events and locations to check out starting June 21, 2008. Events and […]
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