Sacred Heart University Announces Partnership With DCA Hurricanes

Sacred Heart University Announces Partnership With DCA Hurricanes

Sacred Heart University and the CT Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps have announced a new partnership.

Jan 20, 2017 by Michael Gilley
Sacred Heart University Announces Partnership With DCA Hurricanes
From the world of Drum Corps Associates, Sacred Heart University and the Connecticut Hurricanes Drum and Bugle Corps have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing both organizations' educational and musical programs. 

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"Both SHU and the CT Hurricanes share the goal of providing quality educational experiences," Sacred Heart director of bands Keith Johnston said in a university press release. "The Hurricanes have won three Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships, and it is the oldest, continually active drum corps in DCA. The Sacred Heart band has performed in more than a dozen states and in countries around the world, commissioned new works and appeared in national television ad campaigns. I'm very excited that these two great institutions will be partnering together for the benefit of our members."

The SHU band's and Hurricanes' educational staffs will work together to create clinics for the students of SHU's band and the members of the corps. The two organizations will also be forming a High School Band Advisory Committee. The committee's primary task will be to shape the educational curriculum of the Hurricanes to support the same musical curriculum in area public schools. 

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pictured: Hurricanes Drum & Bugle Corps

"The Hurricanes have a rich and successful past, and we want to position ourselves to continue that tradition," Hurricanes executive director Brian Maroldt said in the release. "This partnership is meant to be mutually beneficial, to build interest in both organizations and to give our members access to a diverse group of talented music educators. I am very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Sacred Heart University and am excited to see the impact of this partnership on the members of both organizations."


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