Information and links for the 2020 World Drum Crops Hall of Fame cruise have been posted on our website. 2020 Cruise Web Link

See Original Article World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Steve Gadd’s self-titled album was named the Best Contemporary Instrumental Album during the recent 61st annual Grammy Awards. He had previously been nominated in the same category for his 2016 album titled Way Back Home: Live from Rochester, NY. A native of Irondequoit, next door […]

First violinist Diane Nicholeris, inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in September 2018 for Distinguished Professional Achievement, is featured in the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) Orchestra’s Playbill, as part of an ongoing series to introduce musicians to SFS orchestra fans and supporters. The Playbill article is available at: https://www.sfsymphony.org/dianenicholeris A former color […]

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Wes Hobby, voice of drum corps for more than 40 years passes away at age 90 Milton “Wes” Hobby Jr., known widely as the voice of drum corps for more than 40 years, passed away at the age of 90 on November 14, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut. He was inducted into the World […]

Hall of Fame’s Ray Cappiccille passes away from heart failure Ray Cappiccille, who was inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 2004, passed away on Wednesday October 24 from congestive heart failure. According to his wishes, there was no public viewing. Expressions of sympathy and cards can be sent to his wife […]

Congratulations to the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame 2018 inductees! Introduction videos for new inductees in the Distinguished Professional Achievement, President’s Lifetime Achievement and Regular Member categories that were shown during the inductee banquet in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 31 have been uploaded by Gail Langan to YouTube. The links below are in alphabetical […]

Hall of Fame’s Jim Cossetti passes following long standing medical issues World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member Jim Cossetti passed away peacefully on June 28 at age 73, following some very serious and long lasting medical issues. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at ceremonies held in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 2002. He […]

As we approach the Fourth of July, it’s time to remember to make your commitment and payment for the Hall of Fame banquet.   CLICK HERE for Banquet Information and Form   I hope to see many of you in Williamsport.  

The WDCHOF is offering a new Lapel Pin that can be proudly worn by its Regular and Associate members. This circular pin is 1” in diameter, enamel over metal and depicts our Hall of Fame logo. It can be worn on your jacket, hat, lapel or anywhere you would like to show that you are […]