Phantom Regiment, Illinois State University, University of Illinois, VanderCook College of Music, and The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps are excited to announce a new educational partnership entitled the Illinois Band Collaborative (IBC). The IBC will leverage the collective expertise and experience of each institution’s professional educators to share best practices for band instruction in […]
It’s said that context is necessary for understanding a person’s life, and when Jerry Kelsey burst onto the Drum Corps scene, he brought with him his very own context. In the “Chariots of the Gods” era of the 1970’s, one could be forgiven for pondering whether Jerry was actually of this world. The limits that […]
The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce that tickets for its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are now available for purchase. This prestigious event, honoring the accomplishments of four remarkable individuals, will take place on Saturday, June 17th, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Roswell, GA. Details on […]
BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the United States. “For more than a decade, it’s been incredible to see the impact DCI’s BANDtastic! program has had on thousands of middle school band students throughout the state of Indiana,” […]
Drummers and would-be drummers of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in a free event designed to promote the positive attributes of music-making at the first-ever “Drum Jawn!” event, slated for Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10AM to 1PM at the Charter School of New Castle, Delaware. The event, produced in […]
There’s a drum corps and winter guard legend working with Phantom Regiment this season. You may know who she is. But what you might not know is that she’s working in an unexpected role. It’s one that suits her just fine. Marie Czapinski is best known from her storied career as a judge, an instructor, […]
Phantom Regiment is thrilled to announce both in-person and virtual clinics, camps, and workshops taught by some of the finest marching arts educators in the world. IN-PERSON COLOR GUARD AND DRUM MAJOR CAMPS Level up your skills with some of the best instructors in the world! Alumni of both the drum corps and our training […]
The camp will be held at Interlachen Junior/Senior High in Interlachen, FL on April 14-16. Participants will again be staying overnight at the First Baptist Church of Interlachen (115 N County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148). Click here for a Google map to the facility. New students are welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration and […]
An all-star team of some of the most accomplished and influential individuals in the long history of the activity was selected by voters for the 2023 Class of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. “It was such an honor to personally call these inductees and inform them of their selection to the Hall of […]
The Boston Crusaders are proud to join the Field and Floor FX family this summer! In this new partnership, Field and Floor FX will serve as the Boston Crusaders’ sole flag production partner and play a pivotal role in the development of our visual effects. Our teams will collaborate on flag silk designs, allowing our […]
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