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Madison Scouts, an All-Male Corps, Features Female Brass Soloist
For the first time, the all-male Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps will showcase a female brass player in its ... -
Band in Ghana Receives New Custom Band Uniforms
The Human Factor Leadership Academy, a K-12 educational program in Akatsi, Ghana, received new custom marching band uniforms for its ... -
Women in DCI Initiative
To provide support to women in the marching arts, Drum Corps International (DCI) launched “IN STEP: Women in DCI,” an ... -
The Cadets and Drum Corps International Make Strides Against Sexual Abuse
As in many other industries, #TimesUp for marching bands and drum corps when it comes to sexual misconduct. In early ... -
Lee Carlson Becomes New Drum Corps International Artistic Director
Tapping into his experiences as a performer, instructor, and judge, Lee Carlson plans to continue encouraging corps creativity as the ... -
First Marching Band in Shortest St. Pat’s Parade
For the first time since its creation 15 years ago, the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured a marching ... -
Disney Youth Programs’ New Blog
Learn all about the magic of Disney Youth Programs on its new blog, disneyyouth.com/blog, which launched last fall. Geared toward ... -
University of Minnesota Band Appears in Super Bowl Halftime
The University of Minnesota Marching Band took the field alongside pop artist Justin Timberlake during Super Bowl LII on Feb. ... -
Maple Elementary Marches at Baltimore Ravens Game
Imagine being an 8-year-old marching at a professional football stadium. This remarkable experience came true for the Maple Elementary Marching ... -
MFA Hires Dr. Jeremy Earnhart as COO
After years as an administrator in the Arlington (Texas) Independent School District (AISD), Dr. Jeremy Earnhart is taking on a ... -
World Association of Marching Show Bands in the United States for the First Time
For the first time in more than 20 years of existence, the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) held ... -
A Funnier Rose Parade Broadcast
Amazon Prime and comedy website Funny or Die presented “The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish,” with commentary from ... -
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Joint Pregame and Halftime Performances
As bands are getting less performance and TV time at bowl games in favor of sponsored content, the PlayStation Fiesta ... -
2017 All American Drumline
Drumlines of America selected 28 members for the 2017 All American Drumline, its 2nd annual recognition program. Drummers submit an ... -
Miss Pennsylvania Brings Attention to the Marching Arts
When Katie Schreckengast won the title of Miss Pennsylvania in June 2017, she looked out into the audience and saw ... -
Kids Music Day
Participation in the second annual Kids Music Day on Oct. 6, 2017, skyrocketed with 420 music schools in 42 states ... -
Onyx Winter Guard Returns to WGI Sport of the Arts Competition
After announcing it wouldn’t return to WGI Sport of the Arts following its 2017 finals performance, Onyx winter guard has recently ... -
Wagner College and More in the Media
The Wagner College Marching Band in Staten Island, New York, performed for a really, really big pig in the film ... -
Make Music Day Grows Nationwide
People in 750 cities and 120 countries celebrated Make Music Day on June 21. The free worldwide festival, which originated ... -
Flip Out in Unison for eFlip
Sadly, it’s time to break up … with your flip chart. Two entrepreneurs from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tiger ... -
Pac-12 Bands React to a Reduction in Game Time
Some Pac-12 bands may see less performance time on game days due to the athletic conference’s trial program to shorten ... -
Drum Corps Associates Championships Going to Williamsport, PA
In 2018 and 2019, the Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships will take place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. DCA as an ... -
Blue Knights in Bahrain
The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps traveled to Manama, Bahrain, in April to perform in the opening ceremonies at ... -
Gary Roberts’ Legacy with Stanbury Uniforms
Gary Roberts, president and CEO of Stanbury Uniforms, died at the age of 69 on April 18, 2017, after a ... -
Peer Teaching Program Added to Music for All Summer Symposium
The Music for All Summer (MFA) Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has added the Student Peer Teaching Program to its curriculum. ... -
Peacocks Drum Major Competitions Making a Comeback
After a six-year hiatus, the Peacocks Marching World American Drum Major Competitions will return this year. Dating back about 35 ... -
BYOS Releases Alphabet Rudiments and Goes on Tour with Hybrid Drumsticks
Bring Your Own Style (BYOS) has created a new method for teaching kids rudiments: the BYOS Alphabet. Ralph Nader and ... -
Three Pac-12 Bands Perform Together in Ireland
Although university bands have long admired the St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade in Dublin, Ireland, the fact that the event ... -
Star of Nevada Performs with Lady Antebellum
While what happens in Vegas, normally stays in Vegas, on April 2 the world got a glimpse into life on ... -
Book Released About Florida A&M Marching 100
In December 2008, Curtis Inabinett Jr.—author of “The Legendary Florida A&M University Marching Band: The History of ‘The Hundred’”—watched the ...