As a precursor to the 2014 competitive marching season, the Boston Crusaders are hosting their annual “Spring Fling” event featuring a preview performance, dinner service and a silent auction fundraiser. One of the three oldest junior corps in Drum Corps International, the Boston Crusaders have enjoyed a long period of success in the activity in part because of events like this. Strong community tradition, an active alumni base and supportive business partners all play a part in building a robust cooperative network working together to share the joy of music and the rewards of hard work.
This year, Mapex Drums is providing two stunning drums for silent auction in support of the Boston Crusaders organization. The first is a Saturn IV 14×6.5 Maple/Walnut drum finished in a Cherry Mist lacquer over a rosewood burl outer veneer. The second of the two drums is a custom Mapex Quantum XT Marching Snare Drum finished in a Satin Black Lacquer over an exotic maple burl veneer with Black Hardware identical to what was on the field with the Boston Crusaders during the 2013 competitive season.
All at Mapex take great pride in their affiliation with the Boston Crusaders and other fine marching ensembles and look forward to what is sure to be another exciting and rewarding season of drum corps.
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