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Blue Stars Celebrate 60 Years in 2024

What a ride it has been! Throughout the challenges and triumphs of our history, the Blue Stars have continued to thrive and prevail. And now we are excited and proud to march into the 2024 season celebrating our 60th anniversary. Among the highlights of our unique history we will celebrate: Our humble beginnings in 1964 […]

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Spartans announce the return of the entire Design Team for 2024!

Capitalizing on our success from 2023, the Spartans are pleased to announce the return of our entire award-winning Design Team! Register today for our Audition Camps starting in November at spartansdbc.org Read the rest of the article here.

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On the Back Hash Ep. #53- Interview with Steven Page

This week we are joined by Steven Page who is a judge for DCI, WGI, and many other High School Circuits. We pick his brain about adjudicating different shows and his ideas on judging as a whole. Let us know what you think about this interview and someone we should try to talk to in […]

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Mandarins Design team returns for 2024!

Fantastic news! We have familiar faces returning to the Mandarins as our ENTIRE design team returns for 2024! We are excited to see what this inspiring team puts together for the Year of the Dragon! Check out their full bios here: https://www.mandarins.org/programs/mandarins-drum-corps/design-staff/ Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 23 – Alex Beltran

Geroge and Rob sit down with Alex Beltran who is the Boston Crusaders Battery Manager and the Director of United Percussion. Read the rest of the article here.

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Aged Out Podcast 96 – Aged Out Reacts with Rudy Garcia (Blue Devils 2023)

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Mike Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Blue Devils Drumline from finals day with Rudy Garcia…who works there. Read the rest of the article here.

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2022 and 2023 Mandarins Hall of Fame

At the Mandarins’ 60th Anniversary Gala, Joseph Fong, Sy Miyasato, Mike Jan, and Kitty Chow were indicted into the Mandarins Hall of Fame for the Class of 2022 and 2023. They’ve given the Mandarins several decades of experience and volunteer effort to help make the organization what it is today. Read their bios and those […]

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On The Back Hash Ep. #52- Interview with Noah Gawarecki

Another OTBH Interview!!! This time we speak with the passionate and inspirational Noah Gawarecki! (NOTE: We sadly experienced some technical difficulties during our interview but feel we still had a great conversation with Noah) What are your thoughts on what was discussed? Do you feel you learned something you didn’t know before? Are there any […]

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Marching Roundtable 1180: Instrument Repair and the Boston Connection

Part Two of our conversation with Mike “Horn Doctor” Corrigan with stories from repairing at DCI shows. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Shaping the Future: Spirit of Atlanta’s Reveals Landmark Financial Blueprint

Making an unprecedented gesture in its storied 47-year history, Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps today unveiled its Financial Roadmap for 2023, underscoring the Corps’ renewed focus on financial transparency, accountability, and a more intimate engagement with its wide circle of supporters and stakeholders. “For the first time in our history, we’re unveiling the […]

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