From the publisher:
In less than month drum and bugle corps across the globe will being appearing on football fields and unveiling their nine-month off-season of planning, rehearsing and perfecting the 2023 presentation they will perform for enthusiastic crowds.
For most groups the time since the 2022 season came to a conclusion has been spent not only creating a new musical and visual program, but solidifying their finances preparing to hit the road. Most will spend two to four weeks together in what has come to known as “everydays.” The hard work will pay off when the judges and audience will get a chance to see and hear what each corps has been doing the last nine months.
This activity is costing more money each year, especially impacted by high and often rising rehearsal facilities, food and fuel that put vehicles venturing across their respective countries. If you have the ability to contribute to any corps in your area or one of your favorites, the assistance will be appreciated by management, parents, staff and, of course, the members who put in the hard work to make this not only a great upcoming season, but strengthening the movement that means so much to each person who follows it.
The needs also include volunteers to work camps and staff the behind-the-scenes tasks of supporting the members to have a memorable and fulfilling experience.
While the ownership of the magazine changed two months ago, most everything remains the same as it has for the past 52 years. Issues will continue to be filled with a combination of “today” and “the past,” with reminders of where the activity has come from over the last 102 seasons. It’s important to remember that the legacy of what’s happening today rests on the shoulders of literally thousands of members and fans who have enjoyed shows designed for a 100-yard stage in small and large stadiums in small and large communities.
Keep supporting and enjoying what you see and hear!
Steve Vickers
