Inside the Arc – 3 Wise Men
It’s said “experience counts”, but there’s world of difference between 10 year’s experience and 1 year’s experience 10 times…
Sep 29 2024 /Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind
It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere…
May 5 2023 /Inside the Arc – The Book of Norman
Sometime in the fall of 1971, I was walking down Waverly Place in Greenwich Village with a friend. A…
Sep 4 2022 /Inside the Arc – The Ace of Bugles
As everyone knows, the Greeks had their Mt. Olympus, the Romans their Pantheon, and the Norse their Valhalla, special…
May 26 2021 /Inside the Arc – Three Who Matter
Today he’d be called a “Dreamer”, qualified for the DACA Program, but those terms didn’t exist in 1947 when…
Jul 4 2020 /Inside the Arc – The Quest
Few are left who know much about it now, and many of them aren’t certain whether it was real…
Nov 19 2019 /On A Water Break – The One About Marching Arts Theatre People
04:03 pm | Join Jackie, Ricardo, and Peyton as they dive deep into being a theatre nerd with Alec Lubin. Alec is a former Blue Star who worked on the epic new musical movie Wicked. Hear about his journey…
Bluecoats Welcomes Patty Dowd Schmitz to Board
04:03 pm | Today Bluecoats announced the election of Patty Dowd Schmitz to its board of directors. Patty is the President & CEO of the National First Ladies Library & Museum located in Canton, OH. She is a Bluecoats…
Be a Bluecoat for a Weekend!
08:45 pm | This year, we’ve added two NEW courses to The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp. ? Love the Two-Day Performance Camp and want to max out your experience? Join us for the new Two-Day Leadership Symposium &…
What if Buddy the Elf played french horn?
08:43 pm | For our 12 Days of Crusaders finale, BACBrass member Owen Clark performs his arrangement of the main theme from “Elf” alongside the LongHORN Quartet of the University of Texas at Austin. Support members like Owen by…
The eleventh day of Crusaders brings us… Emma Ball! #bostoncrusaders #baccg #colorguard
04:17 pm | Emma Ball is back for one more! After an impressive performance with the UT Austin Oboe Studio last week, Emma returns to the gym on rifle to help us close out the 12 Days of Crusaders!…
Aged Out Podcast 123 || Shawn Hall
04:20 pm | The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, sit down with current Percussion Instructor at Hampton University and former Percussion Instructor at Norfolk State University, Shawn Hall.…
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Jesse and Jaeda Walker | 12 Days of Crusaders
04:16 pm | For day ten of the Crusaders, siblings Jesse and Jaeda Walker bring us original choreography to Tyler, The Creator’s “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” After growing up in Dartmouth, MA, the Walker siblings spun together…
That’s a lot of oboes
04:15 pm | Emma Ball from the BACCG takes us on a sleigh ride with the UT Austin Oboe Studio in honor of the 12 Days of Crusaders!…
Statement from the 7th Regiment Board of Directors – 2025 Corps Director Update
04:09 pm | After completing the 2024 season, and with much contemplation, Serenity Morris resigned from the position as Corps Director. With her resignation, she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the next generation of students and build…
Inside the Arc – 3 Wise Men
07:17 pm |
It’s said “experience counts”, but there’s world of difference between 10 year’s experience and 1 year’s experience 10 times and so many who consider themselves “creative” are often the antithesis thereof. Some of our Drum Corps…
Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps has been selected to march in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® in 2025!
04:23 pm | World Champion Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps has been selected to march in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! The Spartans was selected from more than 100 applicants to march in the 2025 Parade. What an…
Blue Devils C Announce 2024 Program
04:24 pm | Presenting an alternative retelling of a renowned children’s story, BDC’s 2024 show “The Gifts We ReCeive” takes you on the journey of a boy and his life as he navigates growing up and growing old. ”The…
Blue Devils B Announce 2024 Program
04:23 pm | As with how the balance of math and beauty is essential to the inner workings of nature, much of the world operates in juxtapositions and blendings of opposites. With this truth in mind, Blue Devils B…
Spartans Friends and Family Day: 7/3
04:08 pm | Come see the Spartans only public performance in NH! Friends and Family Day is the perfect opportunity for our friends, family, alumni, and the public to see the Spartans newest production for the first time. This…
Nashua Spring Carnival: 4/23 – 4/27
04:17 pm | Wristband shifts are outlined below: Tue April 23rd 6-10 PM Wed April 24th 6-10 PM Thu April 25th 2-10 PM Fri April 26th 2-10 PM Sat April 27th 12-10 PM Read the rest of the article…
Spartans are excited to announce our 2024 program YOUTOPIA
04:17 pm | We are excited to announce our 2024 program YOUTOPIA. Join us on a journey through the eye of Burning Man. Read the rest of the article here.…
DCI Announces 2025 Tour Schedule
04:02 pm | Drum Corps International announced the 2025 Tour Schedule on Wednesday, November 11th. In the article by Jeff Griffith on the Drum Corps International website, key moments of the 2025 Tour are shared. “A tapestry of tour…
2025 Hurricanes Experience Fund
08:38 pm | The Connecticut Hurricanes are proud to continue our legacy of excellence in 2025! Last year, we performed in the inaugural season of DCI All Age. Our production, Angel of Vengeance, entertained thousands on the road to…
Purchase DCI Championships Tickets now!
06:35 pm | Planning on heading to Indianapolis next August for DCI Championships to see us perform in All-Age Championships as well as many other incredible performances? Purchase your DCI Championships tickets through our exclusive fan link! Purchasing any…
Columbus Saints Prepare for 2025
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The Columbus Saints Performing Arts Programs are thrilled to announce their 2025 DCI All-Age Open House on Jan 4h and 18th in Columbus, OH. The Saints are also happy to announce they have completed auditions for…
Silver Leaves Brass sporting new winter sweaters
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Silver Leaves Brass of Cambridge are sporting new winter uniform sweaters as they welcome Santa to town during Christmas parades that began November 16 in Kitchener/Waterloo and continue until the season winds up December 14 with…
Presenting Rogues Hollow Regiment’s 2025 Program Title
07:47 pm | Rogues Hollow Regiment is pleased to present our 2025 show title “toXic”. As we prepare to dive headfirst into our 10 year anniversary season, we have taken a huge step in our design process! To give…
New Competitive Format for 2025 DCI All-Age Championship
07:09 am | On the heels of the inaugural DCI All-Age Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium this past August, All-Age corps directors voted to adjust the competitive format of their division’s World Championship events in 2025! This exciting enhancement…
2024 White Sabers Season Round Up
07:08 am | From Director, Benjamin Chaffee- We can hardly believe the 2024 inaugural season of DCI All-Age is in the books! The move to DCI All-Age certainly had (and still has) its doubters and I was even cautiously…
52nd BYBA AGM
08:44 pm | The 52nd AGM will be held on Sunday 1st February 2025 at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel – 99 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB. This is the same venue as last year. Registration will open from…
DCUK SoundSport Judges Co-ordinator Announced
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For the past few years the DCUK (and European) Drum Corps Judges have been managed by Ivan Balchin and earlier this year Ivan advised that he wished to step back from this role. On behalf of…
Drum Corps United Kingdom launches winter SoundSport
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Since the COVID pandemic Drum Corps United Kingdom has seen a major decline in Corps wishing to compete during a normal summer season and for the past 2 years has only had three member Corps take…
Looking for trumpets!
05:31 pm | Are you a trumpet player with flair? The Pop Collective is looking for trumpeters to make our sound even more powerful! We play energetic covers of the best pop and rock songs, and your sound can…
Singer(s) wanted!
05:27 pm | Are you our new star? The Pop Collective is looking for talented singers! We play the coolest covers of the biggest pop and rock hits, and you can be a part of them. Do you have…
Barry Vernon
06:22 pm | BYBA have been made aware that a titan in the marching band community has sadly transcended into that great band hall in the sky. Barry Vernon has been an incredible part of the BYBA history, both…
BYBA Council Meeting – 3rd March
05:52 pm | Last Sunday (3rd March) saw the newly-elected BYBA Council meet for the first time since the AGM. Please see below for details of what was discussed Present: Paul Morgan (“PDM”); Andrew Horton (“AWH”); Gary Roylance (“GR”);…
Outcomes from the 51st AGM of the British Youth Band Association
05:06 pm | The AGM held on 27th September 2024 in Atherstone was well attended, with 20 people in attendance and a further 3 bands being represented by proxy. Before the meeting Paul Morgan outlined his vision and plans…
Book Review – “Space Music”
08:18 pm | Jack Meehan is a true drum corps renaissance man. From his initial exposure to the activity while growing up in the Burroughs of New York City to his long time association with the Concord Blue Devils,…
2011 DCW On-Line: Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
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by Rich Conti, Drum Corps World staff (richburgher [at] yahoo [dot] com) August 4, 2011 – Johnsonburg, PA . . . An absolutely gorgeous evening and a large and ravenous drum corps crowd set the stage…
2011 DCW On-Line: Erie, Pennsylvania – World Class
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by Kevin Gamin, Drum Corps World staff and Drum Corps Planet managing editor August 6, 2011 – Erie, PA . . . It was a weekend of upsets in Erie, PA. On Saturday evening, the Oregon…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Saturday Night
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) August, 6 2011 — Allentown, PA . . . On this very wet and threatening evening, the Blue Devils barely edged the Cadets by…
2011 DCW On-Line: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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by Bob Fields, Drum Corps World staff (rfields25 [at] aol [dot] com) With just two two days to go before the DCI Eastern Regional in Allentown, PA, this show at West Chester University gave a great…
2011 DCW On-Line: Massillon, Ohio
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by Vic Colaianni, Drum Corps World staff (vjcoly [at] gmail [dot] com) A rain-shortened “Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival” drum corps competition did not dampen the enthusiasm of the over 7,000 in attendance. This year’s…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Friday Night
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) The Cavaliers easily outdistanced the Phantom Regiment this evening with their powerful and unusual production titled “XtraordinarY.” The Rosemont, IL, corps led across all…
2011 DCW On-Line: Bealeton, Virginia
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) Crown lit up the sky with phenomenal aerial color guard tricks while filling the night air with their outstanding “Rach Star” production. This night…
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