Saturday, July 4th, 2026, the United States Semiquincentennial (also called Sestercentennial or...
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(Posted originally on Facebook group)
Today officially marks ONE YEAR from parade day!!! We are pleased to introduce you to some additional members of our leadership team!
Daniel Bostic
Daniel Bostic is no stranger to the pageantry arts or how big celebrations tend to be in the City of Brotherly Love! A Philadelphia native, Dan began playing the piano at the age of 6. He also learned to play the trumpet, trombone, and baritone - and was the drum major of his high school marching band!
(Posted originally on Facebook group)
To our followers, let me introduce myself! I’m Chris, and as of today (10/5/2024), I am the brass instructor for THE GREAT AMERICAN DRUM CORPS! I’ll also be writing a couple of the charts, but we have some music from names you’ll recognize more than mine as well! I’m hitting the ground running today, getting the word out!
What is this?: the largest drum corps ever assembled. Why would you do that?: to represent our great activity in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
Saturday, July 4th, 2026, the United States Semiquincentennial (also called Sestercentennial or Quarter Millennial) will be the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence (formally "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America"). Festivities will be scheduled in Philadelphia to mark various events leading up to the anniversary on July 4, 2026. We aim to have the drum and bugle corps activity showcased for this historic celebration since drum and bugle corps have played an integral role throughout our nation's history. What better way to celebrate our nation's birthday than to be in Philadelphia for the Welcome America festivities?
