I recently wrote two articles for Drum Corps World on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the Bluecoats Alumni Corps which will perform this summer at the Drum Corps International Akron show and DCI World Championships Semifinals in Indianapolis. You can read the first article, featuring… Continue reading Drum Corps World Bluecoats 50th Anniversary Alumni Corps Articles
Tag: Marching Arts
27th Lancers – Danny Boy
Danny Boy as performed by the 1977 27th Lancers, with my uncle Bruce Gamin on snare in his age out season.
2022 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Premiere Photo Gallery
My photos from the 2022 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Premiere are uploaded to my Smugmug account and ready for your viewing and sharing enjoyment! The photos I take are licensed under Creative Commons, so they are free for you to look at and share. If you do share my photos in any way, please give… Continue reading 2022 Ohio Indoor Performance Association Premiere Photo Gallery
VIDEO – These front ensemble xylophone cams are AMAZING 🤯
It’s been a while since Adam Tan posted a Let’s Watch episode featuring marching percussion, but this episode made it well worth the wait. Kudos to Lisa Huerta of the Madison Scouts and Brayton Gust of Phantom Regiment for their excellent xylophone cam videos.
2021 Norwin Band Festival Photos
My photos from the 2021 Norwin Band Festival are uploaded to my Smugmug account. Please feel free to download and share these photos. If you share, I ask that you give me photo credit.
This is a CINEMATIC marching brass flex… 😲
In this episode, we get Malaysian brass flexes AND cinematic SCV brass flexes!
2021 Norwin Band Festival
I am THRILLED that I get to announce the 2021 Norwin High School Band Festival in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania! If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, come check out the 10 incredible marching bands performing tonight. The show begins at 5:30 this evening.
March or Die Reacts- DCI 2021 Cavaliers “Live from the Rose” Finals
Anther great reaction video by March Or Die. The Cavaliers had multiple standing ovations throughout their performance, and it is clear why from this video.
September 2021 (Part 2) Drum Corps World Issue Released
There was so much drum corps to review, Drum Corps World released TWO September issues! This issue dropped today and includes my final review of the 2021 drum corps season, the Drum Corps Associates VIRTUAL World Championships. My DCA Championships review – https://www.drumcorpsworld.com/publications/2021/september-part2/#page=3 The full September (Part 2) issue – https://www.drumcorpsworld.com/publications/2021/september-part2/#page=1 Subscribe to Drum Corps… Continue reading September 2021 (Part 2) Drum Corps World Issue Released
New Zealand Girl Reacts to BLUE DEVILS 2018 – Dreams and Nighthawks – VIDEO
It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a DCI reaction video from Courtney Coulston, AKA New Zealand Girl. I particularly enjoyed this one because of how into the performance she was.