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Tag: drum corps

  • May-June-July-2021

    Hello to New Adventures

    With increased vaccinations, the United States is emerging from the shutdowns and restrictions that resulted from COVID-19. However, we all ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    July 11, 2021
  • May-June-July-2021

    DCI 2021 Summer Preview

    Drum corps is back—live! Learn about the show themes, the unique preparations, the training, and the tour directly from the ...
    Halftime Magazine
    July 11, 2021
  • A photo of Adam Wiencken
    May-June-July-2021

    Metronome Tricks

    One of my earliest teachers in drum corps told us at a winter camp, “If you’re not using a metronome, ...
    Adam Wiencken
    July 10, 2021
  • May-June-July-2021

    Sacramento Mandarins

    The CEO of the Sacramento Mandarins looks back at nearly six decades of the group’s challenges and successes, honoring its ...
    Kacie Brown
    July 9, 2021
  • March-April 2021

    Chris Holland from the Boston Crusaders Named DCI Board Chair

    When Chris Holland joined the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps in 1986 as a member, he probably didn’t imagine ...
    Kacie Brown
    March 17, 2021
  • Drum Corps alternate summer.
    July-August 2020

    Drum Corps’ Alternate Summer

    While COVID-19 canceled tour, drum corps are finding ways to stay connected with each other and with fans until they ...
    Jamie Lee Cortese
    August 1, 2020
  • A photo of Skyliners Drum and Bugles Corps.
    May-June 2020

    Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps

    Resilience has led the Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps through a six-year hiatus, two relocations, and now the coronavirus, leading ...
    Savy Leiser
    May 21, 2020
  • Photo of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps.
    March-April 2020

    What to Know Before Your Drum Corps Tour

    10 tips for junior corps members and their parents before the Drum Corps International season begins. For many drum corps ...
    Savy Leiser
    March 27, 2020
  • 2020 Drum Corps International Rules Congress Approved New Electronic Effects and Color Guard Judging Criteria.
    March-April 2020

    2020 Drum Corps International Rules Congress Approved New Electronic Effects and Color Guard Judging Criteria

    Those hoping to see flutes, clarinets, and saxophones join their brass and percussion counterparts in drum corps will need to ...
    Kacie Brown
    March 27, 2020
  • Photo of Rick and Lori Valenzuela.
    March-April 2020

    Stan Mauldin Joins Phantom Regiment While Rick Valenzuela Moves to System Blue

    Two long-time drum corps leaders have started in new positions with different organizations. Longtime Texas band director Stan Mauldin joins ...
    Kacie Brown
    March 27, 2020
  • You're riding the bus (again).
    Health and Safety

    You’re Riding the Bus (Again)

    Take precautions to make bus rides as safe as possible for marching arts participants. A few years ago, Netflix released ...
    Justin Eberly
    March 23, 2020
  • A photo of Laura VanDoren.
    November-December 2019

    Laura VanDoren Receives 2019 DCI George Bonfiglio Chairperson’s Award

    Laura VanDoren (left in photo) saw a musician suffer a serious injury on the field at the Drum Corps International ...
    Nicole Roberts
    December 2, 2019
  • Uniqueness of Uniforms.
    September-October 2019

    The Uniqueness of DCI Uniforms

    Groups competing in Drum Corps International have spent the past few years tailoring their uniforms to each season’s show while ...
    Savy Leiser
    October 1, 2019
  • A photo of Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corp.
    September-October 2019

    Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps

    Brad Furlano, recipient of the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, continues to push the envelope and create lasting memories for members of the Blue Stars.  ...
    Nicole Roberts
    September 29, 2019
  • A Judge’s Guide from the Field to the Press Box
    Web Exclusives

    A Judge’s Guide from the Field to the Press Box

    Being young doesn’t mean being inexperienced. By taking the right steps, being a judge could be the next stop in ...
    Ryan Lee
    August 21, 2019
  • 2019 July August Publisher's Letter
    July-August 2019

    Women in Marching Arts

    For centuries, women have needed to fight for equal rights, equal pay, and equal opportunity. Though Susan B. Anthony and ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    August 7, 2019
  • High Schoolers in Drum Corps
    July-August 2019

    High Schoolers in Drum Corps

    The youngest participants in drum and bugle corps often make more personal tradeoffs but also potentially have the most to ...
    Killian Weston
    August 6, 2019
  • Drum Corps Memorabilia Museum
    May-June 2019

    Drum Corps Memorabilia Museum

    When William Ives first started collecting drum corps memorabilia 29 years ago, he never thought he would have more than ...
    Nicole Roberts
    June 7, 2019
  • A photo of Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.
    March-April 2019

    Build Housing Relationships that Last

    Marching groups that go on tour must work hard to secure and maintain sleeping and practice facilities. Colorful, complimentary posters ...
    Nicole Roberts
    April 7, 2019
  • A photo of Blue Knights Drum Corps.
    March-April 2019

    Inside Job

    Drum corps organizations thrive in winter marching activities. The colder weather is no reason for drum corps members to stop ...
    Lisa Fields
    April 6, 2019
  • Oregon Crusaders organization puts drum corps on hiatus.
    March-April 2019

    Oregon Crusaders Organization Puts Drum Corps on Hiatus but Looks to the Future

    2018 and 2019 have been a time of change for the Oregon Crusaders. The organization decided not to field a ...
    Jamie Lee Cortese
    April 3, 2019
  • A photo of the Woodlands (Texas) High School band.
    March-April 2019

    The Woodlands High School Band

    Building the confidence of young musicians has led to consistent success—and a second Sudler Shield—for The Woodlands (Texas) High School ...
    Karen McDonough
    March 30, 2019
  • Photo of Carolina Gold.
    September-October 2018

    Celebrating the 2018 DCA World Championship and World Drum Corps Hall of Fame

    In September my family and I traveled to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the all-age Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championship. As ...
    Christine Ngeo Katzman
    October 8, 2018
  • 2018 DCI Champions Santa Clara Vanguard
    September-October 2018

    2018 DCI Champions

    Vanguard and the Blue Devils finished in 1st and 2nd place during the 2018 Drum Corps International World Championships in ...
    Nicole Roberts
    October 6, 2018
  • Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corp
    September-October 2018

    Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps

    The Sacramento Mandarins placed in the top 12 of Drum Corps International competition for the first time. Director J.W. Koester ...
    Mckenzie Moore
    October 1, 2018
  • Promark signature drumsticks and mallets
    July-August 2018

    Promark Signature Drumsticks and Mallets

    Marching percussionists are far too familiar with a stick breaking or struggling to find just the right sound on the ...
    Nicole Roberts
    August 12, 2018
  • Regional Marching Band Events
    July-August 2018

    Regionals—July 2018 to September 2018

    A regional listing of marching events: major competitions, shows and conferences. From July 2018 to September 2018. WEST Ascend Performing ...
    Halftime Magazine
    August 12, 2018
  • Esprit de Corps

    Sean King Cleared in YEA Inquiry; Cadets Remove Hopkins from Hall of Fame

    Independent report finds no evidence that Cadets interim CEO Sean King knew of former CEO George Hopkins’ alleged sexual misconduct. ...
    Halftime Magazine
    June 29, 2018
  • Avant Garde
    Esprit de Corps

    Avant Garde Drum Corps Reunites for Flag Day Parade

    After a 33-year hiatus, the Avant Garde Drum and Bugle Corps reunited this summer to march in the Flag Day ...
    Nicole Roberts
    June 15, 2018
  • Inside the Halls of Fame
    May-June 2018

    Inside the Halls of Fame

    Drum Corps International, Bands of America, and WGI Sport of the Arts each have a Hall of Fame that honors ...
    Frank DiMaria
    June 14, 2018
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