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In The News – This Elite Marine Corps Unit Of Musicians Are The Last Of Their Kind In The Military

Once upon a time, there were over 60 drum and bugle corps in the U.S. military, a distinct style of marching ensemble that performs a field show with brass and percussion musicians. In the twenty-first century, there is only one: “The Commandant’s Own,” the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. You see them at events. They […]

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2022 Cavaliers Ticket Blocks On Sale

DCI has provided The Cavaliers the following ticket blocks for Championships and the three regional weekend shows. The locations are assigned by DCI and give you the opportunity to sit with other parents, alumni, and fans of The Cavaliers. Tickets purchased through this program benefit the corps as 20% of the face value of the […]

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The Culture Of CBrass

The worlds of HBCU marching band and The Cadets haven’t collided much through the decades, but when they do, special moments happen on the field. The best possible example played out in 2021 when Rigel Robinson, Jr. became a Cadet. In May 2021, Rigel and his father travelled from Jackson, Miss. to Salem, N.J. for […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard DCI Ticket Blocks Are Live

Vanguard ticket blocks are available to purchase for select DCI Regionals, as well as all three DCI championship performances in Indianapolis, IN. When you book your tickets with a Vanguard block, a portion of the purchase will go back to the corps to aid in their continued excellence in providing education and competition for members […]

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Celebration Of Life For ‘Robby’ Robinson

1980 Crossmen

A celebration of the life of World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Harold ‘Robby’ Robinson will take place April 9, 2022. He died peacefully at age 83 at his home in Gordonville, Pennsylvania on Valentine’s Day February 14. He was also a member of the Crossmen Hall of Fame and the Drum Corps International […]

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2022 Louisiana Stars Brass Staff Announcement

Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps presents the 2022 brass instructional staff. Our returning team of educators led by veteran caption head Eric Gaudet is excited to return to continue the growth of the Louisiana Stars hornline. Eric Gaudet Caption Head Eric Gaudet is a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana and currently lives in Lafayette, Louisiana. […]

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Cadets Announce 2022 Brass Section Leaders

After The Cadets Brass rehearsals in Salem, N.J. Feb. 18-20, we are thrilled to announce the outstanding individuals who will be leading the CBrass sections in 2022. Antonio Bonilla-Garcia heads up the hornline leadership team as Horn Sergeant and Trumpet Section Leader. Haley Smith has stepped into the role of Mellophone Section Leader, Evan Stoddard […]

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Kenny ‘Ace’ Petersen Passes Away In Florida

World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Kenny “Ace” Petersen, whose remarkable career as one of the drum corps community’s top soprano soloists began in 1947, passed away at age 90 in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday February19. Visitation will take place from 10 am to noon on March 5 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church […]

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Congratulations, Jonathan Miller

The 7th Regiment Youth Performing Arts Organization extends a heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Miller’s election to the position of Vice President! During the Annual Meeting, held on February 20th, 2022, Dr. Miller was elected to a two year term as Vice President of the 7th Regiment Youth Performing Arts Organization. In this role, Jonathan […]

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2022 Spartans March 20th Brass Only Practice Scheduled

We also want to inform all brass players, that we have added a BRASS ONLY practice to the schedule on March 20th from 9 to 4 at the Nashua Boys Club. We are still looking to break the goal of 60 brass this season. So, if you have not registered yet please do so. Click […]

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