July 5th and 6th saw a busy weekend of local promotion for the corps as the Black Knights brought their brand of entertainment to The Northfleet Carnival and Gravesham Councils Big Day Out Plus event. The corps were fortunate enough to secure a float for the carnival meaning that they did not need to march […]
The Summer of Happiness continues with the return of Instant Ticket Upgrades at our upcoming home shows in West Chester, PA on July 31 and Westminster, MD on August 3. We’re all about making fans happy this summer, and what better way than to give them more than expected with upgrades of their ticket orders […]
Empire Statesmen opened their contest season July 5 in Rochester, placing a close second to Hawthorne in a penalty-filled 5th annual Vince Bruni Preview of Champions. Hawthorne scored 76.425, including a 0.6 point penalty. Statesmen scored 76.063, including a 0.9 penalty. Syracuse Brigadiers, scoring 70.363, were hit with a whopping 2.4 in penalties. Rochester Crusaders […]
Carolina Crown sincerely regrets the early termination of our July 9th FirstBEAT event due to weather-related safety concerns for both the young participants and our fans. Drum Corps International’s weather policy was strictly adhered to in making this decision due to the severe lightning in the area. As clearly indicated on your ticket stub, there […]
Youth Education in the Arts is looking at reassignment of key and long term staff beginning in September. With the idea that the best people need to be inside of opportunities with the greatest potential, there are some adjustments to responsibilities that will allow the US Scholastic Band Association to have the benefit of the […]
They may be fewer in number than previous years, but this year’s Thunder in the Desert participants are mighty, an organizer says. Making the trip to Grande Stadium for a 7 p.m. performance July 16 are The Academy from Tempe, Ariz., The Cavaliers from Rosemont, Ill., Madison Scouts from Madison, Wis., and the Santa Clara […]
Nampa stole the state capitol’s thunder Wednesday night by hosting the “Thunder in Boise” high school drum and bugle corps competition at Nampa High School’s Bulldog Stadium. Because of ongoing construction at Boise State University’s Bronco Stadium, organizers chose the Canyon County site for the event. Read the rest of the article here.
The GLASSMEN are thrilled to announce the details of the 2008 Summer Showcase to be held on Monday, August 4th 2008! The GLASSMEN will be returning to Whitmer Stadium for the Summer Showcase, as maintenance on the University of Toledo’s Glassbowl facility will continue into August. “The success of the All Star Review and the […]
Bucs sets new High Score Record at Sound of the South ShowJuly 5, 2008 — Manassas, VA . . . It was an incredible evening of firsts, extending win streaks, meeting up with old friends and seeing two very special DCA loved ones that were totally unexpected and an extraordinary delight. The Reading Buccaneers were […]
It’s just before sunrise on a summer morning in 1861 in New York Harbor. A solitary bugler, having been roused by the corporal of the guard sounds the brief series of notes that will, in a matter of minutes, summon all the other buglers, drummers and fifes to assemble for the playing of the Reveille […]
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