To our prospective 2021 performers: Pacific Crest is pleased to announce that we intend to perform at the DCI events in Indianapolis on August 12, 13, and 14, 2021. We also expect to develop local performances in Southern California during July, that adhere to pandemic restrictions in place at
Leadership in Marching Band
Leadership in Marching Band Duration: 12.5 hours (over 5 days) Format: Daily Author: Mark Kveton (BIO) Year Created: 2020 Price: $129 Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm each day (pacific) REGISTER For any leader in the band or color guard, or
Pacific Crest Update – November 2020
Pacific Crest is a recognized leader in the marching arts community. We are here today because of supporters like you. We will survive these harsh times, and we are eager to build on 2019’s historic success. In short: thanks to you, we are doing well. We Created a New Program When the season
Pacific Crest Campaign to Raise $210,000
Pacific Crest is a recognized leader in the marching arts community. We are here today because of supporters like you. We will survive these harsh times, and we are eager to build on 2019’s historic success. But we need your help to get there. When DCI cancelled the 2020 season, we got right
Visual Instruction for Marching Band
Visual Instruction for Marching Band Duration: 3 Hours Format: Once per Week Author: Rudy Ruiz (BIO) Year Created: 2020 Price: $89 (Includes all 3 days!) 3 Wednesdays: May 20, May 27, June 3 6 pm each day (Pacific) Single price includes all three webinars REGISTER In this
Fundraising Principles for Your Band Boosters
Fundraising Principles for Your Band Boosters Duration: 60 minutes Format: One-Time Author: Stuart Pompel (BIO) Year Created: 2020 Price: $67 Tuesday, May 26, at 6:00 pm (Pacific) REGISTER This one-hour webinar will teach you how to raise more money for your school's music
Establishing Your Teaching Philosophy
Establishing Your Teaching Philosophy Duration: 90 minutes Author: Glen Crosby (BIO) Year Created: 2020 Price: $40 ($59 after July 15) THIS COURSE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED... REGISTER There is a ton of great teaching going on in the world of music education -- from the
Wednesday, July 4, 2017
0800 - Breakfast 0900 - Rehearsal 1200 - Lunch 1300 - Rehearsal Housing Site Map DCI Show Sheet Show Info Packet
Introducing our Newest Corporate Sponsor
We are excited to announce Obrella as Pacific Crest's newest corporate sponsor.
Jupiter Wind Instruments, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Percussion Extend Partnership with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps
Pacific Crest is proud to announce the extension and expansion of our partnership with KHS America, home of Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and XO Professional Brass in the U.S.
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The 2014 RunPC 5K/1K takes place Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Frank G Bonelli Park in the City of San Dimas. All proceeds from the run will benefit members of Pacific Crest. The 5K Run will feature a paved trail along the Picnic Valley and the shoreline of the Puddingstone Reservoir. Runners in the 5K
LA Seating VERY Limited – Oceanside More Seats Available
Front-side seats are limited at Corps at the Crest Los Angeles. If they are sold out when you arrive to the ticket booth, backside seats will be available for $10 each. If you haven’t purchased tickets and have the option of attending Friday night’s show at El Camino High School, we strongly
2014 Corps at the Crest Information
Planning to attend Corps at the Crest Friday and/or Saturday? Check out last-minute details here.
Corps Departs for Tour Today and Returns August 10
Pacific Crest departs for tour today (Thursday, June 19, 2014), and returns home on August 10th.
Pacific Crest 2014 Online Auction
Start your bidding this Thursday, May 15! Hotel stays, event tickets, dinner and concerts, even a signed guitar by The Who's Roger Daltrey.
Shannon Bobo – Golf Tournament MC
Shannon Bobo has appeared in television commercials, on stage, and in a variety of Web series and independent films. In her latest film, she plays “The Walking Woman” in the horror film “Scary or Die,”, which you can find on Netflix and Chiller TV. When not acting, she spends her evenings and
Japanese Applicants – 2015
Pacific Crest に興味を示していだき有り難うございます。PCは一昨年から日本からのメンバーを積極的に受け入れ始めました。2013年、PCは20周年を迎え、一番の成績を残すことが出来ました。その結果、DCI World Championship、アメリカ全国の映画館で上映された"BIG, LOUD & LIVE"に出演することができました。貴方も一緒にPCでDrum Corpsを体験してみませんか?PCで経験を積んでTop
Post Sneak Preview Party at TGI Fridays
Sneak Preview! What better way to finish the night than a fundraiser for PC. On Saturday, June 15th, from 11 AM to 11 PM, the Pacific Crest Alumni Association holds its first fundraiser of 2013 at T.G.I. Friday's in the City of Industry. Located in Puente Hills Mall at 17427 Colima Rd, and
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A new look Inspired by our past, our new look symbolizes our commitment to a strong future by using the colors and the “wave” that you’ve come to associate with Pacific Crest. The teal and gold are richer in hue and play a prominent role. We’ve replaced the circle with a crest, a symbol of group
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Our look has changed over the years, and Pacific Crest is not the weekend-only drum corps it was 20 years ago, but we remain steadfast in our commitment to train the leaders of tomorrow by using an activity that so many of us love.
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20 years of milestones Since our first appearance at the Drum Corps International World Championships in 2003, we’ve been building our infrastructure to tour more effectively, providing safe travel, nutritious meals, and superior volunteer staffing for our members.In 2010, we shined a light on the
Corps at the Crest Walnut
The main drum corps event in Southern California! Corps at the Crest Walnut takes place at Mt. San Antonio College's Hilmer Lodge Stadium on Saturday, June 29. The stage will be set for a first-ever early season battle between the first-ranked in the East (Carolina Crown) and first-ranked in the
Corps at the Crest San Diego
The 2013 Drum Corps International Tour opens in Southern California on Friday, June 28, at El Camino High School’s Herb Meyer Stadium in Oceanside. The show features a lineup of World and Open Class Corps, including Carolina Crown in its first-ever early season tour to the West! Lineup (Not
Corps at the Crest 2013
Corps at the Crest San Diego Friday, June 28, 2013 El Camino High School Oceanside, CA Corps at the Crest Walnut Saturday, June 29, 2013 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
Sponsor a Performer
Know someone performing with Pacific Crest who needs financial assistance? You can easily sponsor a performer through our secure online store. Be sure to enter the student's name and your name, and we'll notify them of your sponsorship.
Drive a Tractor Trailer
Pacific Crest has a 53-foot equipment/instrument trailer and a 48-foot commercial mobile kitchen. We are always seeking drivers with a Class A License to transport these trailers to and from camps and during our tours. Interested drivers can learn more about this opportunity and compensation by
Gift In Kind
We welcome some donations of goods or services that you or your company are willing to donate. Depending on the nature and amount of goods received, donor benefits may be available. Below is a sample list of items: Office equipment Commercial cooking equipment Computers Construction
Volunteer
From cooking to construction to sewing to driving, we're always in need of assistance. Work for a Day Work behind the scenes at Corps at the Crest, Sneak Preview or at the Pacific Crest Golf Tournament. Work for a Weekend Work on our support team at a camp. Check-in members, collect tuition,
Affiliate Programs
Through our affiliates, you can support Pacific Crest just by doing your normal shopping. Our affiliates send us a percentage of your purchases, which means you're helping us by doing what you're already doing! Apply for the Pacific Crest Visa . There are NO fees, and the interest
Sustaining Leaders Circle
Become a Pacific Crest Sustaining Leader by restructuring your annual gift into a modest monthly contribution, deducted automatically from your checking account. How does this help you? By restructuring your support of our program to a monthly gift, we can lessen the burden of making an annual
Matching Gift
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, you'll need to call your Human Resources or Community Relations Department. If your company is eligible, request a matching
Making a Gift
Cash, Check or Credit Card The fastest and easiest way to support Pacific Crest is by making a cash gift. Use our secure online store to make your gift today or mail a check (payable to Pacific Crest) to: Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization ATTN: Gifts PO Box 5409 Diamond Bar, CA
New Instrument Fund
Continuous replacement of our brass and percussion instruments helps us maintain a high quality experience for our performers and audiences. Your gift of $500 or more can help us replace instruments, as needed, and meet this important goal. To make a gift by mail, make check
Fees and Policies
2015 Season (Updated 11/20/2014 and Subject to Change) Tuition and Fees A Registration Fee - Non-veteran Members of Pacific Crest Only Waived for ALL students who register for our December 2014 Experience Camp/Auditions. $50 B Camp Fees for January through June (per camp)
End Of Summer Sale!
Save up to 40% on select Pacific Crest Gear. Now's your chance to get the stuff you didn't get this past summer!
Corps at the Crest Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
TIME TO EAT! Support the Pacific Crest Alumni Association as we host our Corps at the Crest Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings in the City of West Covina. Just 4.6 miles away from Hilmer Lodge Stadium and located on Workman Av west of Citrus St, Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% of all food
Staff Files
What is Pacific Crest?
Who We Are Pacific Crest is Southern California’s World Class corps. Our performers are among the best in the world at what they do and demand intense experiences and competition. They join Pacific Crest to travel 12,000 miles and perform for 100,000 fans in some of the world’s most famous
The Audition Process
To audition for Pacific Crest, you'll complete this six-step process.
Drum Major Camp
Take your leadership and conducting skills to the next level at the Pacific Crest Drum Major Camp! This camp brings together world-class educators, performers, and clinicians to instruct you via interactive workshops and prepare you for your role as a high school drum major. You'll also experience
Member Guide
PotW: Getting It Done
The 2005 Contras wrap up the season in Boston.
PotW: Trading Places
A snare player trades places with a parade watcher
PotW: The “Euves”
The 2007 euphonium section (a.k.a. "the Euves") gather in front of the new Pacific Crest food truck.
PotW: Posing in the Bowl
The class of 2007 pose at the Rose Bowl during the DCI ageout ceremony.
PotW: Playtime
The color guard gets some playtime
PotW: All Smiles
The tuba section poses at the last 2007 rehearsal.
PotW: The Big Apple
PC members and staff enjoy Times Square
PotW: Encore!
Drum Major Mark De La Vega conducts at Corps at the Crest
PotW: Celebrating in Skokie
Pacific Crest celebrates Independence Day in Skokie, IL
PotW: Trumpet Angels
The trumpets are featured in City of Angels
PotW: Postcard
What a postcard from Pacific Crest may look like
PotW: Matching Teal
Five ladies from the 2007 color guard match their caps.
PotW: Last Walk
Marching instructor Chris Cowling accompanies the corps for its last walk to the stadium.
PotW: Age-Outs 2008
The 2008 age-outs celebrate on the field
PotW: Pet Adoption
The 2004 cymbal section adopt tumbleweed
PotW: Break a Leg
The color guard preps for the 2008 Corps at the Crest show.
PotW: To the Box
The corps rehearses Primality on the field.
PotW: Starting 2008
Trumpets warm up for their first 2008 performance
PotW: Sneak Preview
Catching a glimpse of the 2007 Sneak Preview
PotW: Full Tilt
The 2008 snare line rehearses during Memorial Day weekend.
PotW: Three Amigos
Three friends get ready for the ageout ceremony
PotW: Down-Time
Some corps members maximize their time in their cozy beds
PotW: Tightening Up
The snareline rehearses on the field during the last week of the 2007 season
PotW: Standing O
Pacific Crest gets a standing ovation
PotW: Exit Toledo
Coming off the field
PotW: Tubas Give Back to Class of ’07
Tubas rock out for the Pacific Crest 2007 ageouts
PotW: How Drummers Eat
The 2007 Pacific Crest snareline shows us how they eat.
PotW: Sunset in Allentown
Melania Majowicz (Mellophone 2004-06) submitted this photo of rehearsal in Allentown, PA.
PotW: Pit Dealers
This first photo of the week comes from Pacific Crest member, Nikki Collister.
PotW: Tour from a Different Perspective
Truck drivers relax
PotW: Showing Off New Threads
Brian Stockard brings us an oldie, but a goodie.
PotW: The Donkey Jaw
The donkey jaw is featured in the corps photo
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PotW: Looking Good in Stillwater
The 2007 color guard looking good in Stillwater, MN
PotW: Showing the Guns
The 2007 mellophone line shows off their guns.
PotW: Sous Chefs
Some tuba players become sous chefs
PotW: Aging Out Together
Members aging out together
PotW: Trumpet Ladies Stick Together
The ladies in the 2005 trumpet line show some PC pride.
PotW: Percussionists of UCLA
Some Pacific Crest percussionists show off some Bruin pride.
PotW: Break Pile
The color guard piles on for a break.
PotW: In the Arc
The mellophones prepare for the age-out ceremony
PotW: 2005 Ageouts
2005 Ageouts pose at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.
PotW: Group Joy
Pacific Crest members hear the news about making semifinals
PotW: Cleaning Time
Trumpets clean up the show before the 2nd tour
PotW: One Last Wave
Jessica Lockie makes her last wave at the DCI tribute to the class of 2007
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PotW: Marking Our Spot
Pacific Crest marks its spot during Championship Week.
PotW: Food to Go
The corps heats it up in Edmond, OK
PotW: Salute
Drum major salutes the crowd
PotW: Preparing for Camp
Members have some fun before Memorial Day weekend camp
PotW: The Countdown
PC alumni and members meet up
PotW: Not Too Big
A pit member finds a way to play
PotW: The Glory of the Jawbone
Worship the jawbone
PotW: Which Way to Pacific Crest?
This way to Pacific Crest!
PotW: Rocking out with Fisher Price
Some staff members enjoy an old school boombox
PotW: Laundromat Musical
A musical starts suddenly
PotW: Twins
Great minds think alike