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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 /

Santa Clara Vanguard 2017 | Funliner Reacts

08:09 pm | This show MIGHT be better than Babylon……

Jan 6 2026 / Read More »

Carolina Crown 2017 | Funliner Reacts

04:04 pm | We took a look at Carolina Crown’s 2017 show “It Is” with special guest and friend of the show, David Rademacher!…

Jan 4 2026 / Read More »

2026 Hall of Fame Nominations Open

03:55 pm | Our 2026 Hall of Fame nomination process is now open! Honor a Crusader who has made a significant impact on our corps as a marching member, teacher, creative designer, administrator, or volunteer by making a nomination…

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On A Water Break Season 3 Finale: Favorite Moments + Season 4 Announcements

04:06 pm | Nicole Younger closes out Season 3 with the OG crew — Jackie Brown and Stephen McCarrick — for a finale hang that hits favorite moments, big laughs, and a full preview of the new Season 4…

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On Cycle Episode 29 – Stocking Stuffers!

04:01 pm | MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Here’s a little stocking stuffer episode with a little bit of everything that’s going on around the Drum Corps world these days. ENJOY!…

Dec 30 2025 / Read More »

Let’s Talk About Tim Snyder… | Funliner News #8

04:00 pm | Funliner News is BACK for a special Holiday Episode!…

Dec 28 2025 / Read More »

No Dues, Just Music: The SoundSport Team Where Anyone Can Play

09:11 pm | After taking early retirement, music teacher Randy Kratofil transformed a vacant building in Latrobe, Pennsylvania into a community hub where music is accessible to everyone. Read more about the Apogee SoundSport ensemble ?? https://www.dcitour.digital/dci-magazine-fall-2025/page-49…

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Join River City Rhythm in 2026!

08:49 pm | Join a River City Rhythm ensemble in 2026! Visit www.rivercityrhythm.org to learn more.…

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Blue Devils B 2025 Multi Cam at DCI Gold Showcase

06:45 pm | Watch Blue Devils B perform at the 2025 Gold Showcase with partial sound on Wednesday, July 9. FloSports is actively pursuing the remaining music licensing necessary to be able to offer the entire performance on-demand.…

Jul 10 2025 / Read More »

High Cam: Gold Drum and Bugle Corps At DCI West 2025

06:08 pm | Watch the full high cam of Gold Drum and Bugle Corps at 2025 DCI West. #dci2025 #soundon…

Jul 7 2025 / Read More »

Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.

10:19 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…

Jul 6 2025 / Read More »

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…

Jul 1 2025 / Read More »

Free

04:56 pm | This is for new members only. If you are a returning member or already attended a rehearsal this season visit Join The Hurricanes To Register with the free rehearsal pass you need to complete the following…

Dec 8 2025 / Read More »

Club Thunder

04:46 pm | Your support is crucial to our future. Due to rising fuel, transportation, staff, and equipment costs,, we need consistent cash flow to sustain the corps’ level of excellence. Every time we add a parade we take…

Dec 6 2025 / Read More »

Trailer

04:46 pm | Last summer the Hurricanes truck had a complete engine failure. We have purchased a new 48 foot trailer that will set the corps up with reliable transportation for years to come. The corps was able to…

Dec 3 2025 / Read More »

Support Fusion Core on Giving Tuesday!

05:44 pm | As we embrace the spirit of Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2026), we want to reach out to our incredible community and share how your support can make a difference for Fusion Core. This year, we’ve faced…

Dec 2 2025 / Read More »

Event Entertainment Columbus Ohio | Marching Band Drumline Drum Corps

08:07 pm | Bring a gameday vibe to your next event with the Saints! Booking for 2026 NOW: https://www.columbussaints.org/event-entertainment/ #evententertainment #columbusohio #gameday #drumline #marchingband #tradeshow #parade #festival…

Nov 26 2025 / Read More »

Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025

08:05 pm | Friday October 24th from 6-9pm at Catholic War Veterans Hall 112 Derby Ave, Derby CT. $30/Person, $50/couple in advance, $35/person day of. Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025…

Oct 13 2025 / Read More »

Labor Day Weekend – Back in the Day

05:47 pm | Labor Day weekend had me feeling nostalgic. As a drum corps kid growing up in upstate New York, it meant something big; really big! The Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Championships. The senior corps! The big guys.…

Sep 4 2025 / Read More »

2025 DCI All-Age World Championships Finals Awards Ceremony

04:23 pm | Through the scores and awards from the 2025 DCI All-Age World Championship Finals, August 10, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Read more about the results: https://www.dci.org/news/bucs-take-home-gold-at-second-ever-dci-all-age-championship/…

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UK Fan Network Video Portal Celebrates 10 Years

04:14 pm | In September 2013 UK Fan Network, the brain child of WGUK Hall of Famer Lee Court, first came into being and was managed under the Drum Corps International “The Fan Network” streaming portal. In late 2015…

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British Youth Band Association – Notification of Annual General Meeting

07:45 pm | Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026 ? Time: 3:00 PM (coffee and registration) ? Venue: The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel, Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB We are delighted to invite you to the Annual General Meeting (AGM)…

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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 »