So much has gone on we needed to have a whole episode on its own about DCI’s future. With Cadets announcing they are not competing in the 2024 season and Southwind ceasing operations, what’s next for DCI? The fellows talk about budgets and how the corps function on a year to year basis. What do […]
Affectionately known as Buddha since his marching days, Jeff has become the heartwarming culinary leader of Spirit of Atlanta, consistently going the extra mile to accommodate members’ dietary preferences and allergies to ensure their health and happiness. Food is always an integral part of drum corps memories, good or bad. Oftentimes with hilarious backstories when […]
Michael Weber, hailing originally from Brooklyn, New York, stands as an accomplished musician, educator, arranger, and drill writer, currently anchoring his talents in the dynamic city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Weber earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016, and furthered his academic pursuits with a Master’s […]
Forward Performing Arts and the Madison Scouts congratulate the following Wisconsin high school bands on their WSMA Wisconsin State Marching Band Championship:?A: Baldwin-Woodville High School – Director, Adam BassakAA: Greendale High School – Directors, Tom Reifenberg and Liz ParsonsAAA: River Falls High School – Directors, Bryan Jaeckel (Madison Scouts 1998, 00-01) and Alex Plum (Madison […]
George and Rob sit down with Boston Crusaders center snare Jovanna Mullin to discuss her journey in the marching arts. Read the rest of the article here.
We are excited to announce the return of our Caption Head team for the Year of the Dragon in 2024! With this announcement, we also welcome back some familiar faces in new roles! Griffin Law in his new role as Audio Team Manager, and Andy Filipiak joining our team of talented Ensemble Coordinators! Stay tuned […]
As a Cadets alumnus and someone who credits most of his life’s success to The Cadets experience, I am deeply heartbroken by the painful decision to suspend The Cadets’ participation in the 2024 DCI tour. When I began volunteering on this board three and a half years ago, I never imagined arriving in this place. […]
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE), the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that oversees The Cadets Drum Corps, has announced the suspension of The Cadets 2024 competitive season. This decision follows a thorough CAE Board review of the organization’s current financial condition. The board concluded that, while overall planned expenses for the 2023 season were managed within expectations, […]
Join our hosts along with Paul Simondac, Dan Smith, and Mark Hoskins as we dive into what it’s like being and judge and even answer some listener questions about judging Guests Dan Smith – Western Band Association Founder and all around adjudicator Mark Hoskins – DCI adjudicator and retired band director Paul Simondac – @paulscripts […]
We’re less than two weeks away from the first auditions for the 2024 Phantom Regiment! Auditions kick off on October 22nd in Kansas City. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering for an in-person or video audition? If your answer is “no,” then we have a […]
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