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Rockin’ For A Cure Set For April 21st
January 31, 2012 - 4:11pmOne of the most inspired drum corps alumni events anywhere is the annual “Rockin’ for a Cure,” now in its twelfth year. This gathering not only brings together Madison Scouts alumni, corps fans and other supporters for a great time of music and camaraderie…the event is also a benefit for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more [...]
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In The News: Taking His Tuba To The Top
January 31, 2012 - 4:09pmWhen Angel Nazario was a seventh-grader at La Mesa Junior High School, he never realized how far his love of music would take him. Like so many other students, he signed up for band class as a way to get his first taste of instruments and music. “It just seemed like fun and something I [...]
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2012 Bushwackers February Camp
January 30, 2012 - 4:40pmThe Bushwackers are holding our next winter camp on February 4th (9:00AM to 6:00PM for Brass and Percussion) and 5th (8:00AM to 4:00PM for the entire Corps) at The Lawrence Community Center at 295 Eggerts Crossing Rd in Lawrenceville, NJ. New and old members alike will be riveted by the release of Shenandoah, the next [...]
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Nominations Being Accepted For Blue Stars Hall Of Fame
January 30, 2012 - 4:31pmThe Blue Stars Hall of Fame committee is now accepting nominations for the Blue Stars Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Three new inductees will join the inaugural 2011 class: Frank Van Voorhis David Dummer Dr. David Kampshroer James Schultz Denise Pagonis Brian Whitty Read the rest of the article here.
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2012 DCI Event Tickets From Spirit Of Atlanta
January 30, 2012 - 4:29pmSpirit of Atlanta has block tickets for sale to the following DCI events this summer: Southwestern Championship (July 21 – San Antonio, TX) Southeastern Championship (July 28 – Atlanta, GA) DCI World Championship Finals (August 11 – Indianapolis, IN) Read the rest of the article here.
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2012 Cadets January Camp #2 Wrap-Up
January 30, 2012 - 4:26pm“Camp was so great!” said second-year baritone player, Liam Sargent. “The schedule change on Saturday was warmly welcomed by all the members. The split-up blocks made the day go by quicker, and we got more work done because it was easier to focus.” Read the rest of the article here.
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2012 Pacific Crest Brass Positions Open
January 30, 2012 - 4:25pmIf you’re interested in performing with our brass section this coming summer, now’s the time to act. Each year, we continue auditioning brass performers through the winter and spring. Are you ready to experience Southern California’s only World Class corps? Contact David Pham at dpham [at] pacific-crest [dot] org. Then click Join PC for all the details! Read the [...]
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2012 Cadets January Camp #2 Saturday Report
January 29, 2012 - 5:30pmThe Cadets woke up at 7:30 Saturday morning, moved all of there belongings out of the gym and ate French toast and oatmeal for breakfast. An hour later, the members met up with army recruitment officer and Cadet alum Joe Roche, who led them through some physical training exercises. Read the rest of the article [...]
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Mandarins USA Tour Program
January 29, 2012 - 5:29pmSince the 1980s, the Mandarins have had overseas corps members march with us each year. Our new Mandarins USA Tour Package is an exciting new opportunity, offering performers from Japan to experience a season of marching in a DCI World Class drum corps. For more details, see the flyer and also the USA Tour FAQ [...]
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Join Academy For Camp This Weekend And Volunteer
January 28, 2012 - 11:15amThe Feb. Camp is only six days away and there is a still very significant shortfall in volunteer commitments. Here are the numbers still needed to fill out the proposed schedule. 13 Shuttle Drivers (6 airport to camp)(7 camp to airport) 32 Food Crew Workers(Openings on all shifts) 5 Medical assistants ( All shifts open) [...]
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New DCI Judging System Passes Unanimously
January 22, 2012 - 3:03pmIt’s been three decades since there’s been such a seismic shift in how drum corps have been judged. This coming June, the ensembles taking the field at the start of the new Drum Corps International season will be competing under an entirely new adjudication system. Read the rest of the article here.
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Follow DCE And Win Two Championships Tickets
January 22, 2012 - 3:01pmNot following the latest drum corps news yet? Then get on Twitter now and start following DCE! At the end of April we will give 5 followers 2 free tickets each for the best section (section A) at the DCE European Championships! @DrumCorpsEurope keeps you up to date on the latest drum corps news. In [...]
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DCI Award To Be Renamed After John Brazale
January 22, 2012 - 2:58pmPhantom Regiment is excited and proud to announce that the Best Visual Performance Award presented at the DCI World Championships will now be named the John Brazale Best Visual Performance Award! John Brazale was an instructor/designer with the Phantom Regiment from 1975 through 1992. He was instrumental in the visual success of the corps during [...]
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Velvet Knights Announce 2012 Arrangers
January 21, 2012 - 2:28pmVK Drum & Bugle Corps announced today their arrangers for the 2012 season. “I am extremely excited to have these gentlemen head up the arranging team. Together, they bring many years of writing, designing, for some of the top groups in the country” said Mayra Iraheta, Corps Director for VK. Frank Rico – Brass Arranger [...]
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DCI Voting Membership Elects Board Of Directors
January 20, 2012 - 2:24pmAt its annual business meetings held in Rosemont, Ill., on Friday, Jan. 20, the 22 voting members of Drum Corps International elected five corps-affiliated and three unaffiliated directors to oversee the business affairs of the corporation. Elected to the affiliated posts are Chairman Mark Arnold (Blue Knights) and Vice Chairman Chris Komnick (Madison Scouts) who [...]
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Cadets2 Scrub Jan. 21-22 Camp; Reschedule For Feb. 5
January 20, 2012 - 2:23pmAfter the official National Weather Service bulletin of 3:00PM, Friday, January 20, Cadets2 administration has scrubbed the launch of the January 20-21 rehearsal camp due to winter weather conditions which are anticipated to arrive overnight Friday and linger into Saturday afternoon. Accumulations of 4-6 inches of snow and up to a tenth of an inch [...]
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Revolution Announces 2012 Percussion Staff
January 20, 2012 - 2:21pmMichael ‘Kyle’ Arwine was born in Dallas, Tx. and was raised in the nearby suburb of DeSoto, Tx. At the high school level, he was involved in indoor percussion ensembles as well as the award winning marching band programs where he held many leadership roles within the battery percussion. From 1993 – 1996 Kyle was [...]
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2012 Music City January Camp Report
January 20, 2012 - 2:20pmMusic City’s first two winter camps have been huge successes. The instructional staff is extremely pleased with the talent level and work ethic of this season’s corps. The January camp for brass and percussion saw the drum line continue to zero in on final personnel selections. At the conclusion of the camp the horn line [...]
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Genesis Names Student Leaders For 2012 Season
January 20, 2012 - 2:18pmDuring it’s first two camps of the offseason, the Genesis Staff conducted interviews with potential leadership candidates from it’s student membership. Qualifications included experience, ability, personality and knowledge. Congratulations to those chosen to lead Genesis into it’s new season. Conductor – Fred Barrera – Economedes H.S. Assistant Conductor – Jocylen Flores – Mcallen Memorial H.S. [...]
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2012 Colts January Camp Video Slideshow
January 20, 2012 - 2:15pmThe Colts have posted a video slideshow from their 2012 January rehearsal camp. The video is available on YouTube. Read the rest of the article here.
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