"You might want to put your coat on…" said one flight attendant to her plane full of passengers (one of whom was a Cavalier on their cellphone to me) as they stepped off the planes at O’Hare and Midway last Friday, February 2, for the coldest Cavalier Winter Camp since about 1995 (A DCI Classic […]
The Drum Corps International Hall of Fame is where the legends of drum corps are remembered for the indelible impressions they have left on the activity. Started in 1985, today 79 people enjoy membership in the Hall of Fame. An election by the DCI Board of Directors and current Hall of Fame members in the […]
Rajaton, a Finnish Contemporary A-Cappella Group based in Helsinki, Finland is the inspiration of this year’s production entitled, Voices of the Sun. The Finnish word Rajaton translates as "boundless" – and that’s precisely the right word to describe the way this vocal ensemble approaches music. The six-piece a cappella group has performed around the world […]
On April 28, 2007, the Rhode Island Youth Arts Association and Northern Light will award one lucky person a motorcycle of their choice up to $10,000! Only 2000 tickets will be for this raffle sold! Read the rest of the article here.
With an unofficial summertime goal of swimming in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Dutch Boy Drum and Bugle Corp (DBDBC) makes the average sleepover camp look a little bland. But that’s precisely what the DBDBC plan to do during the toasty 2007 season, and program director Steve Meikle is inviting all area residents […]
Spirit from Jacksonville State University recorded one of its most successful camps to date over the Feb. 2-4 weekend. For the first time in many years, the corps learned drill in February and put more than a full minute of the opener on the field. The horns and drums were also very busy musically, with […]
On Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 2:00 pm, Northern Light will be holding its first annual bowl-a-thon to help raise funds for the corps. You can make a per-pin pledge and we’ll assign you a student to bowl for you or you can make a one time flat donation. Click here to make a pledge […]
New details on the 2007 Cadets’ program "This I Believe" have been unveiled by the Creative Team, including a musical choice that will provide the corps the perfect opportunity to create dialogue across the entire expanse of a football field. The announcement comes just days before the Cadets are scheduled to meet in Southern New […]
There’s no question these intense young musicians have made a commitment to carry on the Crossmen legacy. So many fresh new faces mixed with nearly 30 veterans, their hunger evident as they absorb everything possible during two days of rehearsal. The Crossmen flourished this weekend during their fourth camp of the 2007 season. Eager to […]
The brass and percussion met this past weekend in sub zero temperatures here in Rockford. Over 120 musicians converged at Keith County Day School for the 3rd of six camps this winter/spring season. The temperatures didn’t freeze the spirit of the members nor the staff, but it did lead to some interesting issues. For instance, […]
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