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Marching Sound Machine

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:56:00 -0700

North Carolina Central University�s (NCCU) Director of Bands Jorim Reid came up with the nickname "Marching Sound Machine," by using the first letter of 20 words, or 20 principles that each band member must live by. Find out about these 20 principles.

A Mom's Reflection About the Olympic Experience

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:19:00 -0700

The following are excerpts from an email journal written by a chaperone who traveled with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Orchestra. Read about the travel experiences (the history-making moments, the heat and the homesickness) from a mom of two kids who took part with the 600-member United States conginent of the Olympic band.

Pre-Olympic Festivities

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:48:00 -0700

Besides the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Orchestra, many other American marching and concert bands made the trip to China this summer to take part in the excitement leading up to these historic games. Read about the Rancho Buena Vista High School Band from Vista, Calif., which traveled to China with the Chinese-American Cultural Bridge...

Cavaliers 60th Anniversary Alumni Corps

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:25:00 -0700

The Cavaliers Anniversary Corps made a special appearance at the DCI World Championships semifinals, providing "glimpses" from each era, to commemorate more than 60 years of history.

Direct From: David Gibbs - Web Extras

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:17:00 -0700

What makes The Blue Devils the winningest drum corps? How does the business operate? What are some of the corps� philosophies? Halftime Magazine interviewed David Gibbs, executive director of The Blue Devils, for �Direct From� in our July/August 2008 print issue. Here are more of his comments.

2008 Drum Corps Programs

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:43:00 -0700

Who are you rooting for this year? Read a synopsis of all the 2008 drum corps programs, listed alphabetically in each class.

Starting from Scratch

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:32:00 -0700

Sustaining a drum corps can be hard; building one from the ground up can be even harder. Read about the journey being undertaken by the Desert Fire Drum and Bugle Corps.

Allegheny Adult Band Camp

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:32:00 -0700

Can't get enough of band camp? Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., offers Adult Band Camp, a weeklong program where adults from all over the country come together to play concert band music.

Direct From: Jeff Fiedler - Web Extras

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:42:00 -0700

After 35 years with The Cavaliers, Jeff Fiedler retires from the corps and becomes CEO for Santa Clara Vanguard. Read what he plans to do with this new position.

The Military's Best

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Each branch of military has its own special band or bands, whose mission is to promote national pride and foster patriotism. Here are 11 military groups designated as premier bands: