2022-2023 Season Bottle and Can Drive Totals:
Without donations and support from our community, our drum corps would not be able to operate. We also like to celebrate the individual accomplishments of our members as they raise funds for the season. Our yearly bottle and can drive totals are tracked here, and the section with the most money in returnables at the end of the season wins an award at our annual banquet. (numbers are sometimes split and rounded, accounting for non .10 figures)
DRUM MAJORS: $74.70
TRUMPETS: $69.92
MELLOPHONES: $69.90
BARITONES: $79.50
TUBAS: $73.20
DRUMLINE: $54.50
FRONT ENSEMBLE: $31.48
DRUM MAJORS: $74.70
TRUMPETS: $69.92
MELLOPHONES: $69.90
BARITONES: $79.50
TUBAS: $73.20
DRUMLINE: $54.50
FRONT ENSEMBLE: $31.48
Internal Corps AwardsBelow are historical records of individuals who stood out during their time with the drum corps and who deserve special recognition for their service and performance as a member of the Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps.
While everyone who marches a drum corps can take pride in being part of a small family and should be recognized for their dedication over the summer, the following individuals rose to the top through leadership, a professional attitude, and a spirt of comradery. |
Director's Award --
This person is a student of the corps who exemplifies the vision and standards of Northern Lights. Everything they do is with a great attitude, a love of their community and the activity, and in selfless service.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Brass Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the brass section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Battery Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the drumline section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Percussion Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the percussion ensemble section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Visual Performer --
The winner of this award stands out in all aspects of their visual performance. No matter what they're doing-- marching, dancing, twirling, horn or drum visuals, this person performed their show to 100% and always looked good doing it.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Most Improved --
On the surface, the "Most Improved" award seems self-explanatory. However, that would not do justice to the work behind the scenes, both on and off the floor, and the attitude required to persevere through a summer of competitive drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Section of the Year --
The section of the year goes to the section of the drum corps with the most spirit, tenacity, work ethic, and personality. This section stands out as both great leaders, and great people through the season and are often looked to as an example for the rest of the corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Section Fundraiser Award --
Each year, our drum corps is funded on donations and sponsorships. A huge part of our finances comes from the individual effort of our members to bring in returnables to recycle. Not only is this a huge monetary benefit, it also shows activism and community support for our members. This award is presented to the section who raised the most money in bottles and cans through the season, beginning in the second camp and ending before competition season.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
This person is a student of the corps who exemplifies the vision and standards of Northern Lights. Everything they do is with a great attitude, a love of their community and the activity, and in selfless service.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Brass Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the brass section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Battery Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the drumline section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Percussion Musical Performer --
This award is given to a member of the percussion ensemble section who excelled not only in performance concepts both technically and on a consistent level, but rose above their peers as a leader and example for the drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Outstanding Visual Performer --
The winner of this award stands out in all aspects of their visual performance. No matter what they're doing-- marching, dancing, twirling, horn or drum visuals, this person performed their show to 100% and always looked good doing it.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Most Improved --
On the surface, the "Most Improved" award seems self-explanatory. However, that would not do justice to the work behind the scenes, both on and off the floor, and the attitude required to persevere through a summer of competitive drum corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Section of the Year --
The section of the year goes to the section of the drum corps with the most spirit, tenacity, work ethic, and personality. This section stands out as both great leaders, and great people through the season and are often looked to as an example for the rest of the corps.
2022-2023 Season: TBD
Section Fundraiser Award --
Each year, our drum corps is funded on donations and sponsorships. A huge part of our finances comes from the individual effort of our members to bring in returnables to recycle. Not only is this a huge monetary benefit, it also shows activism and community support for our members. This award is presented to the section who raised the most money in bottles and cans through the season, beginning in the second camp and ending before competition season.
2022-2023 Season: TBD