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  • June 18, 2013

    Spring Fling: A smashing success

    It has become a tradition for the Boston Crusaders organization to host the annual Spring Fling...read more
  • June 18, 2013

    Weekend Update

    It was a fun filled weekend at Camp Crusader as the Boston Crusaders worked (and rehearsed) through performances in several different capacities.
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  • June 7, 2013

    Volunteers of the Year Announced

    In addition to welcoming the 2013 inductees into the Crusader Hall of Fame, the following people will be honored for their contributions to the organi...read more
  • June 6, 2013

    Week Two Update

    Fresh off of their community appreciation performance last night, the Boston Crusaders will spend one final day in rehearsal at Nichols College in Dud...read more
  • June 6, 2013

    2013 Show Announcement

    The Boston Crusaders are proud to announce their 2013 Production RISE. ...read more
  • June 5, 2013

    Spring Fling Online Auction Now Open!

    The online portion of the 2013 Boston Crusaders Spring Fling is now open!
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  • June 3, 2013

    Nichols College Community Performance

    Boston Crusaders thank community with a free performance
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  • June 2, 2013

    Week One Update

    Anticipation builds as the Boston Crusaders reach the three minute mark.
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  • June 1, 2013

    2013 Mail Drops

    See below for contact information and mail drops: 
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  • May 27, 2013

    Move In Update

    Spring Training has officially begun!
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  • May 23, 2013

    2013 Hall of Fame Class

    The Boston Crusaders are excited to announce the 2013 class...read more
  • May 16, 2013

    Exciting Addition at Crusaders

    The Boston Crusaders are pleased to announce exciting...read more
  • May 9, 2013

    Alumni Kickball Tournament

    This past weekend the Crusaders held their first Alumni and Friends event...read more
  • May 7, 2013

    May Preview Recap

    The Boston Crusaders made their first public appearance of their 2013 production ...read more
  • April 30, 2013

    Spring Fling Location Changed

    We are pleased to anounce that due to space constraints, the 2013 Spring Fling will need to move...read more
  • April 25, 2013

    Summer 2013 Tour Openings

    As summer approaches, we have a few remaining openings in the following areas....read more
  • April 24, 2013

    May Preview

    The Boston Crusaders will be hosting their Spring Preview on May 5 at their summer home in Bradenton, FL.
    This will be the first pu...read more
  • April 17, 2013

    May Preview 2013

    The Boston Crusaders will be hosting our Spring Preview on May 4 at our summer home in Bradenton, FL....read more
  • April 11, 2013

    Last Call for 2013 Hall of Fame Nominations

    The 2013 Crusaders Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the Spring Fling on Friday June 14th....read more
  • April 10, 2013

    Rehearsal locations May 24-June 16

    Since the Crusaders will be starting our summer on the east coast...read more
  • April 1, 2013

    Tickets on sale now!

    Tickets to the three Boston Crusaders-run New England shows are on sale now!...read more
  • March 29, 2013

    Tickets to our three shows are now sold through DCI!

    Since we began running the East Coast Classic 25 years ago,...read more
  • March 29, 2013

    2013 Tour Volunteers Needed

    As we've always said, a great volunteer force keeps a drum corps happy, successful, and well-fed! ...read more
  • March 1, 2013

    Announcing New Color Guard leadership and Spring guard auditions

    The Crusaders are pleased to announce the appointment of...read more
  • March 1, 2013

    Feb Camp

    Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, FL continues to be...read more
  • February 21, 2013

    The Road to DC

    On January 21, the Crusaders represented...read more
  • January 14, 2013

    NO PARKING - PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION - JANUARY 21,1965

    Where is Kathleen Collins Cuddy now?...read more
  • January 9, 2013

    Where's Waldo on the parade route?

    Waldo is making his way on the parade route...read more
  • December 29, 2012

    Announcing the Inaugural Parade Roster

    After several days of sorting through hundreds of applications...read more
  • December 27, 2012

    December Camp

    Before they headed into the holiday week, nearly ...read more
  • December 22, 2012

    Inaugural Parade Application

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  • December 18, 2012

    March of a lifetime

    BOSTON CRUSADERS TO PERFORM IN 57TH PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL PARADE
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  • December 11, 2012

    Announcing the 12 Days of Crusaders

    This holiday season, from December 12-24, the Crusaders will be giving away...read more
  • December 11, 2012

    12 Days of Crusaders Entry Form

    Please fill out the form below to enter to win one of over 70 prizes in the next 12 days!...read more
  • November 27, 2012

    Huge Turnout at November Camp

    The march towards 2013 has begun for the Boston Crusaders!...read more
  • November 21, 2012

    CRUSADERS AUDITION CAMP INFORMATION

    Applicants prepare for memorable weekend of rehearsals and auditions
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  • November 9, 2012

    Announcing Dec 8 Audition Locations

    This year's one day auditions will be held on Saturday, Dec 8.  ...read more
  • October 26, 2012

    Music Major Scholarships Available

    Thanks to a supporter of the corps, the Boston Crusaders are pleased to offer significantcorps tuition scholarships to college music majors....read more
  • October 10, 2012

    2013 Design Team Announced

    The Boston Crusaders are pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Kitchenman as Program and Staff Coordinator for the 2013 season....read more
  • September 5, 2012

    ANNOUNCING 2013 CAMP DATES

    REGISTER TODAY FOR AUDITION MATERIALS
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  • August 1, 2012

    Old School Challenge 2012 - Results

    Old School Challenge Rasies over $80,000 for 3 corps!

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  • July 21, 2012

    Old School Challenge 2012

    Ding ding ding. As the champions enter the ring -- at one win apiece -- this prizefight is certain to be epic!

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  • July 19, 2012

    Mid-season note from Tom Spataro

    Below is a note from Crusaders Executive Director Tom Spataro
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  • July 13, 2012

    2012 Housing Information

    As promised here is our 2012 Housing information.

    Boston Crusaders Housing:...read more
  • July 9, 2012

    2012 CYO Nationals Tribute Fun Facts Answers

    We hope you enjoyed participating in the trivia game.

    Here are the Fun Fact answers:...read more
  • June 3, 2012

    Hall of Fame Announcement 2012

    The Boston Crusaders are very excited to announce the 2012 class of the Crusaders Hall of Fame.

    This year's inductees are:...read more
  • May 28, 2012

    2012 Mail Drops

    Below is all of the mailing information to get a letter or a package to a member while they are on tour....read more
  • May 24, 2012

    Tuba openings

    As move-in starts, and the reality of tour sets in, the Boston Crusaders have two immediate...read more
  • May 21, 2012

    Push Percussion

    We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our Crusader family......read more
  • April 18, 2012

    Bevilacqua Inducted into DCI Hall of Fame

    Former Crusaders Director George Bevilacqua will be...read more
  • April 13, 2012

    Grow Drum Corps

    HELP... we've fallen and need your help to get back up....read more
  • April 2, 2012

    Spring Guard Auditions - 6 Things You Need to Know

    April Camp is just around the corner, and with it, the return of the Crusaders Color Guard....read more
  • March 2, 2012

    Calling All Volunteers!

    The members of the 2012 Boston Crusaders are eagerly anticipating their upcoming summer tour,...read more
  • February 22, 2012

    February Camp

    February Camp was the most productive on record...read more
  • February 2, 2012

    Spataro, Zuccala, Heimbecker to lead Crusaders in 2012

    The Boston Crusaders and Executive Director Tom Spataro are pleased to welcome...read more
  • January 30, 2012

    January Update

    Crusaders staff were split up across the country over the course of January Camp weekend. ...read more
  • January 17, 2012

    2012 Hall of Fame Nominations

    The Boston Crusaders are now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hall of Fame Class.
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  • January 4, 2012

    Crusaders Partner with Innovative Percussion

    The Boston Crusaders are proud to announce a new partnership with Innovative Percussion Inc....read more
  • December 22, 2011

    2012 Drum Majors Announced

    The Boston Crusaders are pleased to announce the drum majors for the 2012 season....read more
  • December 17, 2011

    Twas minutes before the show

    Twas minutes before the show, when all through the place

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  • November 30, 2011

    Round 1 Auditions Complete

    As November concludes, so does Round One of the 2012 audition process.  All candidates...read more
  • November 18, 2011

    Opening Weekend

    Auditions continue this weekend in Florida.

    Although...read more
  • November 9, 2011

    2012 Production Preview

    Although the details are still being finalized, the design team has settled on...read more
  • October 27, 2011

    2012 Auditon Poster Downloads

    Help us spread the word about our upcoming auditions by downloading a copy of our audition poster. ...read more
  • October 20, 2011

    2012 Percussion Auditions

    The Percussion Program Audition Overview is now available to all 2012 Applicants in CorpsData.  This will give...read more
  • September 28, 2011

    2011 Crusader Classic sold out

    As of Wednesday, September 28, the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament is SOLD OUT....read more
  • September 24, 2011

    Brass Audition Music Now Available

    Attention all brass musicians! ...read more
  • September 9, 2011

    2012 Team Announced

    The Boston Crusaders and Executive Director Tom Spataro are pleased to announce the 2012 design and instructional principals:...read more
  • September 7, 2011

    Thomas I. Spataro named a 2011 DCI Director of the Year

    Each year Drum Corps International awards Director of the Year honors to corps leaders...read more
  • September 6, 2011

    Kennedy Steps Away

    After 10 years of serving as the brass arranger for the Crusaders,...read more
  • August 26, 2011

    Crusaders donate to Blue Devils

    On August 16, just three days after DCI World Championships, members of the Crusaders met with representatives...read more
  • August 17, 2011

    Revolutionary Pay

    Crusaders announce revolutionary way to pay for drum corps...read more
  • August 15, 2011

    Congratulations!

    to the 2011 Boston Crusaders!!!

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  • July 31, 2011

    Old School Challenge Wrapup

    Below is a note from Crusaders Executive Director Tom Spataro:

    Well, the Old School Challenge Rematch is over. We raised a grand...read more
  • July 15, 2011

    2011 Old School Challenge

    The Boston Crusaders and the Madison Scouts are pleased to announce “The Old School Challenge Rematch"...read more
  • July 11, 2011

    Summer 2011 Mail Drops

    UPDATED July 11, 2011

    To send physical mail to a member, please only send to the addresses listed here. ...read more
  • July 7, 2011

    2011 Tour Stops

    For those that are looking to visit the corps during the day, we have linked...read more
  • July 4, 2011

    2011 CYO Tribute Wrapup

    Just like the days of yesteryear, a packed stadium bore witness to an outstanding drum & bugle corps show.

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  • June 29, 2011

    CYO Nationals FanFest

    Why fight the holiday weekend traffic worried about getting to the show on time?  Take Friday off...read more
  • June 24, 2011

    Get your Drum Corps on - Bridgeport

    New England gets its first taste of the 2011 Drum Corps seas...read more

  • June 23, 2011

    2011 Spring Fling Success

    2011 Spring Fling a huge success!

     

    The 2011 Spring Fling was a smashing success. Over 500 people packed ...read more

  • June 10, 2011

    One Week to Spring Fling 2011

    The excitement is building for next week’s Spring Fling! As usual, you will be able to...read more
  • May 27, 2011

    Mass Bay Second Weekend

    As 150 members and a cadre of staff and volunteers descend on New England this weekend...read more
  • May 26, 2011

    Camp Season Wrap

    The camp season is over and the summer officially begins on May 28.  Here's a look...read more
  • May 25, 2011

    Hall of Fame Announcement 2011

    The Boston Crusaders are very excited to announce the 2011 class of the Crusader Hall of Fame.

    This year's inductees are:...read more

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