Musical Sport Returns to State
Fri., Jun 01
Ten-time Drum Corps International World Champions The Cadets will descend upon southern Connecticut this July for Connecticut Drums at Southern Connecticut State University. On July 1, SCSU's Jess Dow Stadium will host this breathtaking display of musical pageantry and athleticism. The Cadets, consisting of 150 young adults who devote their entire summer to creating a highly polished, precise, musical production, are the featured performers in this year's Connecticut competition, hosted by the Boston Crusaders, from Boston, Mass., in partnership with SCSU's Blue Steel Drumline.
"The chance for SCSU to partner with the Boston Crusaders to host the Connecticut Drums DCI Marching Band Show is truly a great opportunity," says Craig Hlavac, director of bands at Southern. "Not only will we be hosting some of the world's greatest DCI corps, but our own Blue Steel Drumline will be able to work alongside these great musicians and learn from the best. Our Drumline will even perform at the event! We are so thankful that Dean Fredeen and our SCSU Athletics Department were willing to support this truly unique experience for our music students as well as for the entire New Haven community."
"Part of what makes the live drum corps experience incomparable is the sheer power and emotional connection audiences can feel when the production is right. This is an event you'll need to see live," says Crusaders Executive Director Thomas I. Spataro.
What is drum corps? From modest beginnings more than three decades ago, Drum Corps International (DCI) has developed into a powerful, nonprofit, global, youth activity with far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Through the annual DCI Tour and more than 35 World Championships in 17 North American cities, Drum Corps International provides entertainment to millions through live performances and nationally-televised events. Drum Corps International is Marching Music's Major League™.
Few activities offer the opportunities for personal development found in drum corps. It offers young people the chance to entertain vast audiences with a unique style of music, movement and showmanship. As an activity where championships may be won or lost by a tenth of a point, it also requires the stamina and precision of highly competitive team sports.
Other 2012 Connecticut Drums competitors include: Crossmen of San Antonio, Tex.; Colts of Dubuque, Ia.; Spirit of Atlanta of Atlanta, Ga.; Jersey Surf of Camden County, N.J.; Teal Sound of Jacksonville, Fla.; 7th Regiment of New London, Conn., and Spartans of Nashua, N.H.
Tickets prices start at just $15 and are on sale now. Group tickets are also available. To purchase online go to bostoncrusaders.com/events/tickets or call (617) 268-4600.
