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Drum corps bring passion to Rome

Reprinted from Observer-Dispatch by Courtney Potts: -- When the Boston Crusaders took the field Tuesday at Rome Free Academy Stadium, they demonstrated just what makes them a world class drum and bugle corps. As red-and-black-clad musicians from Boston launched into the music for their “Core of Temptation” performance, color guard members began acting out a story of romance and strife that incorporated belly dancing and modern dance with more traditional flag and rifle twirling routines. Read more...

Golden day for marchers: Anchormen reunite to mark 50 years

Reprinted from Halifax Evening Courier by Brian Coates: -- FIFTY years of history will be remembered when the Anchormen Drum and Bugle Corps holds a reunion. The evening will bring together friends from the late 1950s to the present day. "This is a unique occasion for all past members to celebrate," said corps director Michael Moss. "We hope members and friends from the early boys' brigade band to the current day members will join us at the Baines Hall, Elland Cricket Club." Read more...

Bank is sole bidder in Spartans auction

Reprinted from Nashua Telegraph by Albert McKeon: -- An auction to sell the longstanding Nashua home of the Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps happened so fast there would have been no time to strike up the band. In less than two minutes Tuesday morning, the mortgage-holder of the 15,400-square-foot building and two-acre lot placed the winning – and only – bid. Without much fuss, Bank of New England bought its own 73 E. Hollis St. property for $800,000. Read more...