Resume March: Confessions of a Drum Corps Addict

Witty, honest, and original… Resume March: Confessions of a Drum Corps Addict is a seamless collection of Mike Piskel’s tales of growing up with a drum and bugle corps obsession. Mike’s eight years in drum corps takes us through the evolution of the marching arts during its greatest decade of transformation, the 1970s. His compelling, poignant, and often hilarious accounts of marching with the Emerald Knights of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and the Blue Stars from La Crosse, Wisconsin, introduce us to the emergence of Drum Corps International and some of the key players responsible for transforming drum corps from its classic military roots to its modern theatrical approach. A fast read on a long summer bus ride, follow Mike’s journey as he takes you onto the biggest outdoor stages across the country. Learn the inside history of this unique activity that celebrates 100 years of competition and pageantry, or relive your own experiences in one of the most exciting and largest team sports in existence.