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The Boston Crusaders, formed in 1940, is one of the oldest and most storied drum corps in the nation. The corps, composed entirely of brass players, percussionists and color guard members under the age of 22, travels over 10,000 miles each summer, performing in more than 40 competitions and exhibitions before a combined audience of over 300,000 fans.

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News

  • January 25, 2010

    News from DCI Winter Meetings

    Saturday evening, January 23, the voting membership of Drum Corps International gathered...read more
  • January 19, 2010

    January Update

    Friday January 15 saw the return of warm weather to Florida just in time for the Crusaders to roll into town....read more
  • January 7, 2010

    Crusader All-Americans

    On Saturday, January 9, four Crusaders return to the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game.  The U.S. Army All-Americ...read more
  • December 21, 2009

    Dec Camp Wrap

    The month of December is almost over, and with it, the corps 2010 audition process.  Over 200 people returned to Lakewood Ranch this past weekend for...read more
  • December 18, 2009

    Weather?

    Due to the extreme weather conditions across the eastern US, some of our attendees may be experiencing transportation difficulties.  If your flight i...read more
  • December 15, 2009

    Percussion Milestone

    Percussion Caption Head and Arranger Omar Carmenates has just earned his Doctor of Music degree from Florida State University. ...read more
  • December 2, 2009

    Audition Wrap Up

    Round One of the Crusaders' audition process is complete and staff, members and administration are already preparing for Round Two on Dec 18-20. ...read more
  • December 2, 2009

    A Very Crusader Christmas

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  • November 25, 2009

    Audition Questions

    While we try to proactively ask and answer any potential questions here on the website, we invariably get a number of the same questions over and over...read more
  • November 6, 2009

    2010 Starts Now!

    On Sunday, November 8, the 2010 season officially begins for the Boston Crusaders.  Candidates will descend on the traditional Boston audition locati...read more
  • September 10, 2009

    Crusaders Welcomed at Lakewood Ranch

    The Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, in conjunction with the Lakewood Ranch High School Band Boosters Association and the Lakewood Ranch High Scho...read more
  • August 19, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 9

    In the ninth installment of our summer “Where are they now” series we interview past member and staff member Bob Bedard.

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  • August 12, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 8

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • August 10, 2009

    Congratulations!

    ...on a job well done!

    In a whirlwind of red, black, and white, the 2009 season has come to a close. ...read more
  • August 5, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 7

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • August 4, 2009

    Championship Week Overview

    The corps is comfortably settled in at John Marshall HS in Indianapolis. 

    Address:
    10101 East 38th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 4623...read more
  • July 29, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 6

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • July 22, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 5

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • July 15, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 4

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • July 13, 2009

    Member of the Week - July 13

    For summer 2009, each Monday we will feature a different member of our drum corps.  It's a chance for our fans to get a glimpse behind the mystique o...read more
  • July 8, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 3

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • July 6, 2009

    Crusaders Featured on Field Pass

    For the week of July 6, Dan Potter's Field Pass featured a look at "The Core of Temptation"  read more
  • July 5, 2009

    Member of the Week - July 6

    For summer 2009, each Monday we will feature a different member of our drum corps.  It's a chance for our fans to get a glimpse behind the mystique o...read more
  • July 1, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 2

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • June 29, 2009

    Member of the Week - June 29

    For summer 2009, each Monday we will feature a different member of our drum corps.  It's a chance for our fans to get a glimpse behind the mystique o...read more
  • June 24, 2009

    Where Are They Now? Episode 1

    Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
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  • June 22, 2009

    Member of the Week - June 22

    For summer 2009, each Monday we will feature a different member of our drum corps.  It's a chance for our fans to get a glimpse behind the mystique o...read more
  • June 19, 2009

    New Website!

    Welcome to the new home of the Boston Crusaders on the web!  Here you will find...read more
  • June 18, 2009

    Crusaders Twitter

    You may have seen the Twitter window in the lower left hand corner of our homepage.  For summer 2009, in addition to updates from Executive Director...read more
  • June 18, 2009

    Giant Steps 2009

    Our annual publication is now available online for you to peruse....read more
  • June 15, 2009

    Member of the Week - June 15

    For summer 2009, each Monday we will feature a different member of our drum corps.  It's a chance for our fans to get a glimpse behind the mystique o...read more
  • June 14, 2009

    Spring Fling Recap

    The 2009 Spring Fling was a huge success, thanks to all those who came to Post 440 in Newton to support the Crusaders.  A good time was had by all, a...read more

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