THROW IT DOWN, the extraordinary feature length movie about Drum Corps is having a big impact on the Film Festival circuit this summer. The movie has already been shown to a packed audience at the Connecticut Film Festival. THROW IT DOWN had been shown earlier at the New York Independent Film Festival, where it won […]
Drum Corps Europe has unvealed the logo of the DCE European Champrionships 2009 in Kerkrade. The logo has been designed by graphic artist Peter Franken. DCE will use the logo on all Championships publications, including the popular patches. The logo is based on last year’s logo, but Franken made the logo a bit more dynamic, […]
The 2009 Crossmen make their debut tonight in Toledo. DCI’s Dan Potter watched the corps rehearse earlier this week as the X-Men passed through Oklahoma on their way to Ohio. In today’s Field Pass, Dan talks with director Mark Chambers and assistant director Jaime Calderon, in addition to hearing some of the corps’ 2009 production […]
Drum Corps International and MENC: The National Association for Music Education, announced an exciting new partnership at the DCI Salutes America event last Saturday, part of MENC’s inaugural convention, Music Education Week in Washington D.C. The convention gave important policy makers and convention attendees alike the opportunity to experience drum corps and explore the benefits […]
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With one very successful Stadium Party in Pennsylvania behind them, the Holy Name Cadets are gearing up for a fantastic turn-out at their next event on Thursday, July 2nd in Newburyport, Mass. Alumni, donors, family members and fans are invited to spend the afternoon with the Holy Name Cadets at their housing and rehearsal site […]
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, television station WQOW recently ran a report on the recent Drums Along the Red Cedar competition in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Although the show itself was rained out and relegated to standstill performances, the news report focused on the members of the various participating corps and why they choose to spend their summer marching […]
Memphis Sound has been holding all camps and summer rehearsals in Texas in preparation for the corps official move to Texas at the end of the summer. In order to maximize presence in the area, it was decided to rename the corps to reflect the new home. A contest and fundraiser was launched to help […]
The Phantom Regiment organization would like to thank all those fans for sticking out the rain delay, as well as all the great volunteers and companies that helped to support our biggest fundraiser of the year. While the torrential rainstorm hit hard and furious, many of the 3,000 ticket holders found refuge in their cars, […]
Lots of practice and beautiful weather continue in East Stroudsburg as the Jersey Surf prepares for the first tour of the 2009 season. Due to injuries, the Surf currently has two trumpet holes. Reduced tour fee plans are available and successful candidates should be prepared to leave for first tour this Saturday from East Stroudsburg, […]
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