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DMHO Makes Next Great American Band Finals

The finals are set! Carolina Crown Preview recording artist "Denver and The Mile High Orchestra", along with "Sixwire" and "The Clark Brothers" are the final 3 bands on Fox’s "Next Great American Band". These 3 groups will compete this Friday, December 21st, live on Fox, for the title. Last week, DMHO earned it’s place in […]

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Mandarins 2007 Winter Video Newsletter

Get an update of what’s been happening with the Mandarins, over the past few months. DCI Tour update, awards, and more. For more information see our Winter video newsletter here. Apple Quicktime 7 (free download) required to view the video.

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SoCal Dream/Dynasty Promotional Agreement

SoCal Dream Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce a promotional agreement with Dynasty USA a division of D.E.G. Musical Products, Inc. ("Dynasty"). Under the terms of the agreement, Dynasty USA will be the exclusive supplier of the marching battery for the corps. The new line of equipment will make its debut for the […]

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Sunrisers Brass/Visual/Perc Staff Additions

The staff assessment/selection process for the 2008 season is winding down for the Sunrisers as we now welcome five new additions to our fine team: Brass Caption Head: SCOTT TOMLIN – Scott is currently an instrumental music teacher in the West Orange, NJ public school system, a position that he has held since 1994. Scott […]

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Phantom Regiment Puts Debt Behind It, Looks Toward Future

As many of you are aware, Phantom Regiment has struggled financially over the years. At the start of the millennium, the organization needed a consolidation loan to stay afloat. Unfortunately, we had difficulty with principal payments and in 2003, it was turned over for collection. The board of directors has been attempting to resolve the […]

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Concord Ceremonial Fanfare Team Shines Again

The Concord Ceremonial Fanfare Team has just closed their 2007 season with one of their biggest "gigs" to date. They recently played for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business awards ceremony before 1200 guests from the city’s business and commerce community. Held in the massive Ponds Forge leisure facility, the event is an annual celebration […]

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Raiders Announce New Percussion Caption Head, Arranger

The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps of Wayne, New Jersey are pleased to make the following announcement. Christopher Marousek, has been named the Percussion Caption Head for the 2008 competitive season. Chris returns to the Raiders after a successful 2007 season working with corps percussion section. His educational background includes a Degree in Musical Performance […]

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Memphis Sound Names Smith Corps Director

Memphis Sound is excited to announce the appointment of Corey Smith as Corps Director. Corey has a broad background in drum corps beginning with two years as a marching member in Memphis Blues, then marching three years with the 27th Lancers and finally two years with the Madison Scouts, aging out with them in their […]

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DCI Welcomes The Band Hall As Corporate Partner

Drum Corps International, the world leader in producing and sanctioning competitive events for the world’s most elite marching music ensembles, is pleased to welcome The Band Hall as its newest valued corporate partner. Known for its highly-acclaimed design team, Nashville-based The Band Hall is a leading designer and manufacturer of uniforms for drum corps, marching […]

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Desert Fire Winter Brass Program

Desert Fire Drum & Bugle Corps is Southern Nevada’s premier youth drum and bugle corps program, dedicated to bringing the drum corps activity to the Las Vegas music community. For 2008, Desert Fire will be fielding an indoor marching brass program, similar to a winter guard or winter drumline, to perform at local events and […]

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