The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps achieved a historic perfect score of 20.000 to win the 2025 Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance, according to a statement from Remo Inc. This prestigious award represents the highest honor for a percussion section within the organization. The flawless performance contributed to securing the corps’ first-ever DCI World Championship title. Remo Inc. reported that this success was guided by renowned company artists Colin McNutt and Iain Moyer, whose expertise helped achieve success throughout the season. The manufacturer also acknowledged the entire dedicated percussion staff for their significant contributions to this championship run.
The announcement detailed specific equipment utilized during the winning performances. These products included Black Max Marching Snare drumheads featuring Technora aramid fiber weaves and Falams Smooth White Snare Side heads. Additional gear cited in the report encompasses Emperor Renaissance Crimplock tenor heads, Ambassador Smooth White Crimplock heads, TC-Series Clear Aluminum Insert timpani heads, and Ambassador Fiberskyn heads. Remo artists defined a season of victory across all divisions at the 2025 DCI World Championships held in Indiana. The company offered congratulations to the Boston Crusaders on what they described as a historic season for the ensemble.
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