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In The News: Drum Expo Will Boom Through Valley
Written by Ed Lee, St. Peter Herald   
Thursday, 19 August 2010
The Minnesota River Valley will take on the acoustics of a vast amphitheater 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 as five drum corps compete.

You’ll be within earshot where ever you are, but the best seats will be right up close at the St. Peter High School Football Field.

Tickets for Drum Corps Expo 2010 are $6 in advance at Patrick’s, the Chamber office, St. Peter Food Co-op and Econofoods. They are $8 the day of the event. Kids under 12 are free.

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Music For All Will Bring DCI Premier Event To Ball State
Written by Drum Corps International website   
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Indianapolis-based Music For All (MFA) announced today during a lunchtime press conference that it would relocate its annual Summer Symposium, a weeklong summer camp for high school music students, from the campus of Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, to Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., starting in June of 2011.

Beginning in 1976, MFA’s Summer Symposium was originally headquartered at the University of Whitewater Wisconsin before moving to Illinois State University. Drum Corps International has hosted its annual DCI Central Illinois Premier Event at ISU as the finale to the Symposium since 1999.

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Phantom Regiment Film To Be Part Of OTW Film Fest
Written by Phantom Regiment website   
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
PR's own video producer, Robert Cawthorne, has a film that's been selected from over 50 submissions to appear in the On the Waterfront's Film Fest! The field was narrowed down to 20 out of the original 50 submissions.

The OTW film fest is a juried film competition, with cash prizes to be awarded in two categories: an open category for all filmmakers and a student/youth film category

More info about the film festival can be found on their Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/otwfilmfest

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Inside the Arc - "The Hunt for Bugle Genesis"
Written by Frank Dorritie   
Wednesday, 11 August 2010

A few days ago, I held in my hands a valveless trumpet upon which ringing fanfares were once sounded in the Royal Court of His Majesty, James II of England. This rarest of horns may also have served to enliven Shakespearian dramas and comedies of the period.

Crafted of copper and brass in London by Simon Beale in 1667, it’s beautifully ornate and covered with engravings on the disc seal and bell garland. It’s a long and graceful herald, as befits an instrument made for announcing the comings and goings of royalty, single wrapped in the key of D. I raised it, closed my eyes and played. It sang out.

 

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Anaheim Kingsmen Returning To Competition In 2011
Written by Tom Stranich, Director, Anaheim Kingsmen   
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
After much deliberation, anticipation, and dozens upon dozens of inquiries, the Kingsmen Starcorps Inc. Board of Directors and the Kingsmen Staff are very proud to announce the activation and return to drum corps competition, the Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps of Anaheim, California for the 2011 musical season.

The Kingsmen have a rich history and tradition admired by thousands of fans worldwide and a dedicated crew of Kingsmen Alumni and devotees from across the country have come together to bring back this ardent and fine activity. We are sending out this announcement to all of our fans, alumni, prospective members, and all curious onlookers so that any persons interested in supporting or becoming part of the organization can easily reach us. Please tell everyone!
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2011 Academy Corps Audition Registration Form Now Available
Written by Academy website   
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
2011 will mark the 10th anniversary for The Academy and is promising to be the strongest season yet. Join us for the challenge at the 2011 auditions in December. See the drum corps page for the latest details on audition dates, locations, and times. The application form is now available. Applicants will receive updated information including audition materials, music, and instructions as soon as they become available. Begin your journey with The Academy today.

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