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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 /

Inside the Arc – A little ditty ’bout Chick and Diane

When she was a very young girl, she had a little problem with her wrist and hand, so she…

Apr 7 2018 /

Aged Out Podcast 119 || Spirit of Atlanta 2024 w/ Battery Arranger & Caption Head Adam Wiencken

04:08 pm | The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to and discuss the 2024 Spirit of Atlanta Drumline from finals week with their Battery Arranger and Caption Head, Adam Wiencken. Read the…

Sep 17 2024 / Read More »

Troopers Announce Brass Caption Heads

04:06 pm | The Troopers are pleased to announce that Carol Weirich and Matthew Parker have been elevated to Co-Brass Caption Heads for the 2025 season. Carol Weirich – Co-Brass Caption Head Carol Weirich is in her seventh year…

Sep 17 2024 / Read More »

The Cavaliers Introduce 2025 Design Team

04:04 pm | The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the design team that will craft our 2025 production. This dynamic group features a blend of seasoned pageantry experts new to the organization, returning staff, and…

Sep 16 2024 / Read More »

Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 27 – Taha Ahmed

04:06 pm | Rob and George sit down with Taha Ahmed and discuss his journey in the marching arts Read the rest of the article here.…

Sep 15 2024 / Read More »

Music City Drum Corps Announces 2025 Design Team with Key Roles and Exciting Additions

04:02 pm | As Music City Drum Corps prepares for an exciting 2025 season, we are pleased to announce several key updates to our design team. This year’s team blends experienced leadership with fresh perspectives, further solidifying our commitment…

Sep 13 2024 / Read More »

Aged Out Podcast 118 || Santa Clara Vanguard 2024 w/ SCV Snare Tech, Aaron Fisher

08:21 pm | The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to and discuss the 2024 Santa Clara Vanguard Drumline from finals day with one of SCV’s Snare Techs, Aaron Fisher. Read the rest…

Sep 10 2024 / Read More »

Lindsey Schueller & Frankie Rice to Pacific Crest!

08:17 pm | GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. recaps the latest announcement from Pacific Crest. Read the rest of the article here.…

Sep 10 2024 / Read More »

2025 Blue Stars Auditions

08:15 pm | Audition packets, camp dates & locations, and registration information are now available for 2025 Blue Stars Auditions! We invite you to become a part of our legacy by auditioning, learning from our instructional staff, and working…

Sep 10 2024 / Read More »

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…

Jul 4 2024 / Read More »

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…

May 16 2024 / Read More »

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…

May 16 2024 / Read More »

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…

Apr 24 2024 / Read More »

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…

Apr 23 2024 / Read More »

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.…

Apr 17 2024 / Read More »

Blue Saints Looking For Members

06:35 pm | We are looking for members from ages 12-21. Come be a part of the 72nd edition of The Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps. This is a FREE program that promotes discipline, teamwork and builds self…

Feb 15 2024 / Read More »

News From the Top – February, 2024

05:27 pm | Join Us for a Birthday Party for Dr. Cecil Austin Sunday, February 18th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm Meyer’s Restaurant at 4260 South 76th Street in Greenfield, WI A family style broasted chicken and polish sausage…

Feb 5 2024 / Read More »

RHR Welcomes New Design Staff

05:24 pm | Rogues Hollow Regiment is jumping into the 2025 season with a wonderful design team! After a thrilling 2024 season with our show “27”, we are excited to see what’s next for RHR. Angelo Kortyka – Design…

Sep 9 2024 / Read More »

Embracing the Unknown: Our Exciting Journey South and the Positive Energy that Awaits

05:17 pm | Change is in the air, and we are thrilled to embark on a new chapter of our story by heading South. This is a new spin on our Core Song “Changed For Good”. Fusion was started…

Sep 6 2024 / Read More »

Thomas “Gabby” Gabianelli

04:03 pm | It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom “Gabby” Gabianelli, one of the most influential members in the history of the Connecticut Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps. After a courageous battle with…

Sep 5 2024 / Read More »

New York Skyliners Alumni announces 2025 Music Program

05:24 pm | With an abbreviated 2024 season concluded, the New York Skyliners Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps has set their sights on a reinvigorated and exciting 2025 season. Formed in 1994 by former members of the New York…

Aug 16 2024 / Read More »

Fusion Core plans for 2025

04:21 pm | Dear Fusion Core Community, We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all our supporters, members, educators, volunteers, and alumni in New Jersey who have been an integral part of our journey. Your unwavering support and…

Aug 14 2024 / Read More »

The road to Indianapolis

04:12 pm | We’re already less than two weeks away from wrapping up our first season in DCI! If you haven’t come out to see us yet, you’ve got two more opportunities to catch our show: If you want…

Jul 29 2024 / Read More »

Watch us online for DCI Rochester

04:07 pm | The Drum Corps Grand Prix and Buccaneer Classic are behind us. Up next in just 12 days, DCI Rochester on August 3rd! Location: Rochester Community Sports Complex, 460 Oak St, Rochester, NY Gates Open: 6:00 PM…

Jul 23 2024 / Read More »

First Place in Landisville!

04:06 pm | ?? The New York Skyliners delivered a great performance at the Buccaneer Classic in Landisville, PA last night, earning 1st place in Class A with a score of 67.0! ??Thank you to the Reading Buccaneers for…

Jul 22 2024 / Read More »

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…

Sep 9 2024 / Read More »

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…

Sep 9 2024 / Read More »

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…

Apr 25 2024 / Read More »

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”);…

Mar 6 2024 / Read More »

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…

Feb 5 2024 / Read More »

Details Confirmed for 51st BYBA AGM

04:11 pm | Details have been confirmed for the 51st Annual General Meeting of the British Youth Band Association The AGM will take place on Saturday 27th January 2024 at the Atherstone Red Lion Hotel – 99 Long Street,…

Dec 9 2023 / Read More »

Baritone sax wanted!

04:35 pm | Do you like to join us with the latest and hippest orchestra in Zeeland? The Pop Collective is looking to complete a baritone saxom. The band currently consists of about 22 members and consists of brass,…

Dec 1 2023 / Read More »

2024 BYBA Membership Now Open

04:32 pm | Membership of the British Youth Band Association for 2024 is now open! Join us for our 50th Anniversary year and help us celebrate in style. Membership of BYBA is open to any marching band, however we…

Dec 1 2023 / Read More »

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,…

Oct 3 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 22 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 21 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 20 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 19 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 18 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 17 2011 / Read More »

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…

Aug 10 2011 / Read More »