Inside the Arc – HAPPY NEW YEAR, LILY WOO
In the traditional Chinese Calendar 2025 is the Year of the Snake so it’s appropriate that this story contains…
Jan 31 2025 /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 /Bloo25 Premiere Recap
05:54 pm | You’ve seen The Observer Effect. Now we improve and we push and we change until that final day in August. We couldn’t be more excited about how well the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration went last…
DCI Content Creators Updates for June 30 2025
05:53 pm | On the back Hash # Perc Talk Ep. #49 – (Carolina Crown 2025 – Early Season) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iqO9uX9pls # OTBH Ep. #95- DCI 2025: Storylines and Bold Predictions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-fDdFVh0Q8 General Effect Media # DCI 2025 World Class…
The Blue Devils 2025 | Front Ensemble Lot
05:46 pm | Watch the Blue Devils 2025 Front Ensemble throw down in the lot at Fort Collins, Colorado! Get an inside look at the precision, power, and passion from this incredible percussion section.…
2025 SoCal Drum Corps Preview
05:45 pm | We lift the curtain and step into the sins that bind us.…
2025 Blue Devils | “Variations on a Gathering” | Fort Collins, CO | June 28 | #DCI2025
05:44 pm | Select #DCI2025 archives and rebroadcasts available on FloMarching » http://dci.fan/WatchLive25…
This is definitely Troopers 2025 “The Final Sunset” | Fort Collins, CO | June 28 | #DCI2025
05:08 pm | Select #DCI2025 archives and rebroadcasts available on FloMarching » http://dci.fan/WatchLive25…
BKX Perform Clinic 2025 at Drums Along the Rockies
05:42 pm | BKX-Perform, Drums Along the Rockies Clinic, July 13, 2024. Learn more: BKXperience.org. …
Boston Crusaders 2025 “Boom” Opener at Drums Along the Rockies
05:41 pm | Watch the first four minutes of the 2025 Boston Crusaders show “Boom” with sound at Drums Along the Rockies on June 28.…
Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.
05:46 pm | It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. has been with the Spartans for all eight decades of…
On the Back Hash Ep. #93- DCI 2025: Open Class and All-Age Show Announcements
06:15 pm | The boys are back and ready to talk all things DCI! After a lengthy break, we’re back along with the start of the 2025 DCI season. This episode, the guys talk about the shows that have…
Official Message from New London City Council President Pro Tempore Akil Peck
07:45 pm | To the residents of our great city of New London, I am proud to extend my heartfelt support for the Seventh Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps—a remarkable organization that brings together talented youth from across Connecticut…
Spartans Mourn the Passing of Long Time Volunteer Richie Stover
04:58 pm | It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a Spartan Legend, Richard Stover (Elizabeth) was a long time Bus and Truck driver for the Spartans. Known for a gruff demeanor but also…
Spartans Announce our 2025 Program, Mística!
05:11 pm | ?Spartans are excited to announce our 70th Anniversary, 2025 program, MÍSTICA!? The Spanish word ‘Mística’ refers to mysticism or a spiritual, transcendent experience. Join us as we create a fantastical world and feature the music of…
The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps presents…
07:33 pm | Step into a world where time flows yet stands still—a poetic journey through the essence of timelessness. Celebrating 35 years of unforgettable memories and joy, the Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps honor a legacy of music,…
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…
Buccaneers x UDB
04:23 pm | The Buccaneers are proud to be in partnership with Ultimate Drill Book for another season. Hear from Visual Caption Head Lydia Beam about how the Buccaneers use UDB. Thanks to UDB!…
Preston Scout House Band receives Fisher family annual grant
04:40 pm |
Preston Scout House Band Inc. is receiving a $1,700 grant from the William and Vera Fisher Family Fund, received through the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), to help support ongoing operations. The $1,700 grant matches last…
Four winners get $500 PSHB Inc. funding
05:55 pm |
Three individuals and one high school band are sharing $500 in prize money offered to participants in this year’s Kitchener-Waterloo Kiwanis Music Festival (KWKMF) by Preston Scout House Band Inc.. The prize money is awarded in…
On the Back Hash Ep. #93- DCI 2025: Open Class and All-Age Show Announcements
06:15 pm | The boys are back and ready to talk all things DCI! After a lengthy break, we’re back along with the start of the 2025 DCI season. This episode, the guys talk about the shows that have…
Cambridge continues longstanding tradition of Scout House support
08:14 pm |
The City of Cambridge is providing a $1,200 community program grant to continue its support for the activities of Preston Scout House Band Inc. The annual grant matches the 2024 award from the city, extending municipal…
Columbus Saints May 17th Drum Corps Recap
06:17 pm | We’re checking in on the corps on May 17th, 2025 during a rehearsal day. The corps learned and cleaned drill, worked through music, and continued their progress towards the 2025 season. Urgent openings on drum set,…
Tickets for the 59th Annual Drum Corps Grand Prix are on Sale Now!
06:16 pm | The 59th Annual Grand Prix will be on Saturday July 12th at 6:30pm! Address: Clifton Stadium 350 Piaget Ave Clifton, NJ 07001 Read the rest of the article here.…
Chasing Greatness | Reading Buccaneers 2025
06:11 pm | “Nothing can be perfect. But we’re going to chase it because through that process we’re gonna catch exellence, and that’s where success comes from.” Thank you to everyone who came out to Music in the Mountains…
Drum Corps United Kingdom celebrating 45 years
07:13 pm |
In 2025 Drum Corps United Kingdom celebrates 45 years since its formation in 1980. In addition the Winter Guard activity in the UK also started in the same year so it’s a double celebration. All the…
DCUK Yearbook 2025 available on line
07:56 pm |
Drum Corps United Kingdom is pleased to be able to make the 2025 DCUK & Winter Guard UK Yearbook available to view on line:…
Thank You UK SoundSport 25 ~ UK SoundSport 26 – Here We Come!
07:59 pm |
With the winter DCUK SoundSport season now at a close, an on-line “debriefing” meeting was recently held for all the 11 participating units from 2025. This meeting was attended in person by 7 units and input…
SoundSport Success In UK
04:27 pm |
This winter there have been 7 United Kingdom SoundSport contests organised by Drum Corps United Kingdom as part of the 2025 Winter Guard United Kingdom season. 11 units have taken part in this inaugural year and…
The Pop Collective is looking for a guitarist!
04:09 pm | In addition to a standard band line (drums, bass, guitar, keys, percussion and vocals) we also have 16 horns to create a great sound. The repertoire includes songs by Bruno Mars, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Gloria Gaynor, Ronnie…
DCUK DrumLine Battle – 16th September 2023. Beeches v Revolution
06:44 pm | A DrumLine Battle event was held on Saturday 17th September 2023 at Butts Park Arena, Coventry as part of the British Drum Corps Championships and featured: Beeches Performance Ensemble & Revolution – Queensbury Youth Band DrumLine…
2025 Individual & Ensemble Competition – Press Release
04:08 pm | We are delighted to announce that the combined friendships of the British Youth Band Association (BYBA) and the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association (TYMBA) will once again be co-hosting a nationwide online Individuals and Ensembles event…
This year we’re hosting a Parade Band Class at every BYBA Contest!
06:41 pm | The class has been introduced to allow bands of any size, ability or instrumentation to come along to a BYBA contest and take part at a level which suits them. So, whether you lead church parades,…
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
09:56 pm |
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
09:14 pm |
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
08:56 pm |
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
09:31 pm |
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
08:34 pm |
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
06:40 pm |
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
07:45 pm |
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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