Gabe Dudley ’23 has found a home in the world of drum corps—specialized marching bands featuring only brass and percussion instruments. “I enjoy the tight-knit community aspect of it, and getting to see fans’ reactions to our show,” he said. “I also enjoy the adrenaline and excitement of executing the show, which is driven by […]
We are thrilled to proudly announce three new powerhouses to round out our summer Color Guard team: Stephanie Chavez Vance Anderson Anthony Martinez Stephanie Chavez joins us as Assistant Caption Head and Choreographer, Vance Anderson comes on board as a Choreographer, and Anthony Martinez joins us as an Instructor, rounding out a truly world-class team […]
The Board of Directors of Jersey Surf, Inc., the not-for-profit parent organization of The Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps, announced today that the scope of the program’s operations for the 2023 Summer Tour will shift from a 10-week competitive drum corps program to a slimmed-down, regionally-focused 7-week tour. “Our goal is to provide young […]
One of the most discussed topics in the drum & bugle corps activity is related to organizational funding. Where does the money come from and where does it go? It’s no secret that a modern drum & bugle corps takes a significant amount of resources to operate in an efficient, productive, and safe manner. Below […]
REGISTRATION PROCESS 2023 Blue Stars performing members must complete the April Camp RSVP Form to register for the weekend. LOCATION Lebanon High School, 510 Tiger Wy, Lebanon, IN 46052 * Please arrive and enter the northwest gymnasium door labeled ‘Rosenstihl Gym – Door 5.’ * Photo of northwest parking lot. Read the rest of the […]
The Spirit of Atlanta drum and bugle corps is pleased to announce its 2023 class of inductees into the Spirit of Atlanta Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 17th in the Atlanta area, where the newly enshrined members will be honored for their contributions to the organization. Tickets for […]
The marching arts as an activity is evolving, constantly pushing the boundaries of performance. Such advancement and innovation increases the physical demands placed on performers. To support this increasing athleticism, member health and wellness has never been more important. At the Troopers, member care ranks among the highest priorities. Earlier this year, Troopers announced a […]
The Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) Board of Directors announces the resignation of VMAPA Executive Director Jeremy Van Wert with gratitude for his work with the organization. A mutual agreement will allow Mr. Van Wert to continue with the organization until March 17, 2023, to ensure a successful transition of responsibilities and programs. Read […]
Join us on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 for a nostalgic Gathering of the Clan Share your Imperials of St. Patrick, Thunderbolts, and Pioneer Drum and Bugle corps memories with friends of the past. (There’s no cost) This is a great opportunity to contact some of your marching buddies that you haven’t seen in years, to […]
“The Cadets will celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024. As a result, we would like to revise and update our Cadets History Book and Cadets History Book website,” said Cadets Alumnus and Board Member Greg Cinzio. In order to get this major project done and make the book and website available for the 2024 holiday […]
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