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Save The Date: Jingle Jam On December 12th

On December 1, 2021, in Events, News

Join Crusader Nation for a night of music and merriment during our second annual Jingle Jam holiday celebration on Sunday, December 12th at 8:00 pm ET! We’ll be broadcasting live on Facebook to kick off the holiday season with musical performances, exclusive gifts, and exciting updates from the 2022 corps!…

2022 Tour Schedule Announced

On November 24, 2021, in News

The Boston Crusaders are proud to announce the return to a full competitive tour schedule in 2022! This summer’s tour will bring the Boston Crusaders across the country, featuring familiar home stadiums as well as a few new venues in the south. After a full spring training at Castleton University,…

Brian McKenzie Promoted to Head of Audio

On October 26, 2021, in News, Staff News

The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce that Brian McKenzie has been promoted to Head of Audio for the 2022 season! In this position, McKenzie will oversee the BAC Audio Team and all live mixing, monitoring, and maintenance of the audio systems throughout the summer tour. Meet Brian McKenzie by…

Join the Boston Crusaders in 2022

On October 22, 2021, in News

Audition information for the 2022 Boston Crusaders is now available! This season we are holding one-day auditions in Indianapolis, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando, or by video! Begin by picking your audition location, then download your packet to begin practicing! Play along to previous corps and learn from our staff…

BACBrass Staff Welcomes Van Mathews

On October 19, 2021, in News, Staff News

The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce that esteemed educator Van Mathews will be joining the BACBrass staff in 2022. Mathews will be joining our full returning brass staff under the leadership of Gino Cipriani. Read Mathews’ bio below!

23rd Crusader Classic Golf Tournament Recap

On September 30, 2021, in Events, News

On Friday, September 24th, we were excited to host our 23rd Annual Crusader Classic Golf Tournament at Canterbury Woods Country Club! Over 120 golfers joined us for a round of golf in support of the Boston Crusaders. While the weather tried to dampen our spirits, in true drum corps fashion…

On Demand Video Now Available on Backstage

On July 11, 2021, in News

See the Boston Crusaders like never before. Our online education platform, Boston Crusaders Backstage, has undergone a makeover and is now streaming for fans! Think Netflix but for drum corps, Backstage includes a full on-demand online catalog of Boston Crusaders video, all available for free (+ live streaming for a…

Mark Your Calendars for Giving Day 2021

On May 12, 2021, in Events, News

Mark your calendars, Giving Day is Sunday, June 6th! This year, Giving Day will serve as a celebration of our organization, our resilience, and our unrelenting community. Join us on June 6th as we celebrate the past, present, and future of the Boston Crusaders. Help us send off the 2021…

2021 Performance Schedule Announced

On April 6, 2021, in Events, News

BAC is back! We’re excited to take the field again this summer on the Drum Corps International “Celebration Tour,” a non-competitive series of shows that will conclude in Indianapolis. While much of the summer is still tentative, we will begin with a traditional move-in experience at Castleton University in early…

BAC To Perform in 2022 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade

On March 17, 2021, in Events, News

For the first time in 40 years, the Boston Crusaders will be crossing the Atlantic! In March of 2022, the corps will take the streets of Dublin to perform in the St. Patrick’s Festival parade! From March 11th to March 19th, the 2022 edition of the Boston Crusaders will be…