Where does one go after they are no longer eligible to march DCI? For a few Scouts’ alumni, it has meant serving their country while performing in “The Commandant’s Own”, The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. Warrant Officer James FoleyCurrently four Madison Scouts alumni serve in the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, but […]
With a little more than three weeks to go before their debut concert on Memorial Day weekend, The Cadets have something to get you into that drum corps spirit! Fresh from their April rehearsal camp last weekend, this audio clip from The Cadets summer production, ‘Toy Souldier,’ was recorded indoors during the final rehearsal camp […]
The Phantom Regiment family is mourning the loss of Concetta (Savino) Culp. Concetta was a member of the color guard in 1996 and 1997. She then taught the Regiment’s feeder corps, the Phantom Legion in 1999, where she started dating Rich Culp, an alumni of the Regiment contrabass section (1994-1999). The two married in 2003. […]
This week, the third and final inductee to the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame Class of 2010, renowned composer and arranger Robert W. Smith. He shares his memories of the former Florida-based corps Suncoast Sound, as well as some thoughts on the past, present and future of the drum corps activity. Plus, DCI’s Dan […]
Drum Corps International, leader in producing and sanctioning competitive events for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles, is pleased to welcome the distinctive atmosphere and unparalleled guest experience of the world-famous Hard Rock brand to the ranks of its growing corporate partnerships. As one of the most globally recognized brands, Hard Rock is known […]
There are SOME who measure the VALUE of a person’s life by the JEWELS on their crown. While here at Crown, We work to DEVELOP raw GEMS into precious JEWELS no matter what color, size or shape they all have the same VALUE to us. Can you HELP…as we have lots of polishing still to […]
Everyone was eagerly awaiting the April camp as it was to be the first time the entire corps was together since the December camp. Many of the members had been very busy through the winter months as participants in winter guard and percussion. In addition, this was the camp that we were to start teaching […]
Carolina Crown is pleased to announce the official hotels for both FirstBEAT and NightBEAT 2010 are Comfort Suites and County Inn and Suites of Rock Hill, SC. Comfort SuitesComfort Suites 1323 Old Springdale Road, Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730Phone: (803) 326-3300Fax: (803) 326-3319 Read the rest of the article here.
Help make the 2010 season a success! We need your help as a volunteer on this summer’s tour. Visit the Blue Stars Online Calendar to see the dates and locations of the tour (click on a day to see the details). Choose your days and the job you would like to perform, then send an […]
When I first became the director of the Cadets in September 1982, I was fresh from the classroom. I had little if any business experience and organization, including policies and procedures. It was foreign to me. Of course, I did not let a little thing like not knowing what I was doing stop me. I […]
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