Here's the latest news from DrumCorpsPlanet.com - your source for news and information about the drum corps and pageantry activity. http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:47:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/images/M_images/dcp_logov2_100x100.gif http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com Here's the latest news from DrumCorpsPlanet.com - your source for news and information about the drum corps and pageantry activity. http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5030/39/ Episode 9 of the 2009 edition of Drum Corps Planet's Box Center podcast is now ready for download. In this episode, DCP's Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin interviews Pat Haro, Managing Partner of Danny Boy Productions, the production company behind the Drums Along the Strip competition in Las Vegas on Monday, July 6th. This competition is, to put it simply, unique. Find out how by listening to the show!Show Notes (http://boxcenter.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/box-center-episode-2009-6/)Discussion Thread (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=126404) Theme – “The Monk of Funk” by Scott McLean (http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=030dbc9c210e34feb824e10613ec0280) Background – “Magic Potion” by Dennis Janglov (http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=746ecca0c508a20d6687d9a0ff823e17) Podcasts - Box-Center Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:07:53 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5039/39/ Members, Staff, and Volunteer Alumni of Memphis Sound now have an official place within MYPAA (Mid-South Youth Performing Arts Association). The Association is charged with keeping the Memphis spirit alive through events, fundraisers, volunteerism, and various other projects.Will McAlister and Jonathan Annis have been selected as Co-Coordinators for the Alumni Association.. Will McAlister marched in the Memphis Sound Quad line in 2005 and came back to serve as the Quad Section Leader for the 2007 World Championship Season. Will met his fiancé (Ashley Burgess) while marching with Memphis Sound. Will is a 2008 University of Alabama Graduate with... Junior News - Current DCI Open Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:31:06 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5038/39/ Join the 2009 Troopers for a special Thank You performance for the City of Cheyenne, the State of Wyoming, and all our incredible supporters.6:00 pm, Sunday July 12th.Okie Blanchard Stadium at East High School, Cheyenne, Wyoming Read the rest of the article here (http://www.troopersdrumcorps.org/about/news.htm). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:27:06 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5037/39/ Garfield Cadets Alumnus John Hannigan extends an invitation to all corps alumni to a Cocktail Party at his lakefront home in Hopatcong, N.J., on Sunday, July 5th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.The party is open to Cadets alumni of all generations and will include food, cocktails and live music. Hannigan's lakefront house is just a 35-minute drive from the Holy Name Cadets birthplace of Garfield, N.J. Dress for the free party is casual.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.yea.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle id=17031). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:25:54 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5036/39/ Over 70 young percussionists from across the country came to southern and central California this mid-June to experience the Blue Devils system of success as part of the SYSTEM BLUE Educational Programs.The System Blue Southern California Drumming Camp saw drummers from throughout the state and as far away as South Carolina spend the weekend of June 20-21 at Yucaipa High School near Riverside, California. On-site with the entire Blue Devils drum corps, the students not only spent time learning quality percussion technique from some of the nation’s finest drum teachers, but also had the chance to drum side-by-side with... Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:23:59 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5035/39/ Pacific Crest will be rehearsing this week and next at Royal Oak Middle School in Covina.303 South Glendora AveCovina, CA 91724Corps rehearsal schedule (2 PM - 8 PM each day) Monday, July 6 Tuesday, July 7 Thursday, July 9 Friday, July 10Read the rest of the article here (http://www.pacific-crest.org/home/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=268 Itemid=78). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:22:29 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5034/39/ For 2010, the corps will be appearing in custom designed uniforms created by Brent Becker of Stanbury. The corps will maintain Purple as their signature color, but will be utilizing it in a much different way.Silver/Gray was selected as the base color of the uniform to allow the corps to be cooler in the sun (since their new home is Texas) as well as provide a palette that will separate the corps visually from other uniforms. Part of what will make this suit so unique (in world or open class...) is the absence of black, or it's use... Junior News - Current DCI Open Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:14:48 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5033/39/ Jubal Drum Bugle Corps stays on top in the Drum Corps Netherlands competition. The corps scored 72.50, a jump of 5.9 points. Beatrix came in second with a score of 69.70.The DCN show in Huizen was a big one, with 17 corps in 4 classes. Juliana ended in third place with 65.90 which is a jump of more than 10 points compared to the DCN show in Goes last month. Other competing corps in the Open Class were Starriders (Germany), Jong-Holland and FB.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.drumcorpseurope.org/news/publish/article_7250.shtml). International News - Drum Corps Netherlands Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:02:50 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5032/39/ Due to the unfortunate accident of our volunteer bus, the GLASSMEN are now accepting donations towards our 2009 Summer Tour Fund. These funds will be used to help create a transportation solution for the corps' volunteers, and to assist in getting the corps down on the road.To donate to the GLASSMEN, please visit the following link online.Read the rest of the article here (http://glassmen.org/main/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=383 Itemid=67). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:00:48 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5031/39/ “Singing (playing) in the rain.”Remember Gene Kelly sloshing about in the puddles, singing his heart out? Well, it’s great in the movies ... not so great on the football field when a drum corps is marching and playing at full-tilt. Drums Along the Red Cedar volunteers and university staff worked at getting the show on the field Sunday afternoon. Read the rest of the article here (http://www.dunnconnect.com/articles/2009/06/28/variety/doc4a46654591b74338303636.txt). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:57:55 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5029/39/ Champions from different areas and different eras will compete on Independence Day in the Vince Bruni Preview of Champions drum and bugle corps contest in Rochester. The contest, named in honor of the late founder of the Empire Statesmen, will feature the Statesmen, Syracuse Brigadiers, Kingston Grenadiers, Rochester Crusaders and White Sabers in competition and St. Joe’s Alumni and Empire Cadets in exhibition.The contest, sponsored by the Statesmen, will take place in Growney Stadium at St. John Fisher College, starting at 7 pm, with gates open at 6 pm. Last year’s show was a complete sellout, with a... All-Age News - Current News from Drum Corps Associates Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:42:07 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5028/39/ As I sit here in a school cafeteria in Stanford, Illinois I find myself reflecting on the events of the last 24 hours, and dealing with a flurry of emotions. Although I am still a little overwhelmed, I am truly thankful that everyone in the GLASSMEN Family is safe and okay.Yesterday morning our volunteer bus was involved in an accident injuring the driver, and requiring three other adult volunteers to be taken to the hospital. Thankfully all three are well, have been released from the hospital, and are back with the corps. Although our driver sustained serious... Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:37:36 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5027/39/ The Academy Drum Bugle Corps still needs to raise another $15,000 to reach its 2009 National Tour Raffle goal of $20,000. Your purchase of one raffle ticket will go a long way towards meeting that goal. All proceeds from the raffle will be used to help with the cost of this year’s 10,000 mile, 25 city tour. Tickets are $10 each or $50 for 6 tickets.Go to arizonaacademy.org and ORDER ONLINE NOW!!Read the rest of the article here (http://www.arizonaacademy.org/index.php?option=com_content view=article id=204:buy-10-worth-of-fuel-for-the-academys-2009-national-tour-and-give-yourself-a-chance-to-win-1000). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:35:06 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5026/39/ James Moore is the percussion Caption Head of the Kidsgrove Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. Having joined the corps in 2003, James also writes for the drumline. Kidsgrove are an open-age British drum corps and in 2010, celebrate 100 years. James is married to Kelly and they are expecting their first child.As a professional drummer and educator; did/do you have a day job and how does this affect you?I work a regular job as a builder. As the activity has been a hobby since I was 8 years old, it has always been a part of my life. My wife... International News - Drum Corps United Kingdom Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:32:02 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5025/39/ Wherever they go, they're watched.They're critiqued on the way they hold their instruments, their footwork, their poise. If they march too fast or too slow, someone notices. And if they lose their focus -- even for an instant -- someone is sure to tell them.But as members of the Cascades Drum Bugle Corps, the performers have developed thick skin. They want to be great, and they know their instructors share this goal.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/06/26/members-of-he-cascade-drum-amp-bugle-corps-says-it-s-a-blast). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:29:15 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5024/39/ Carolina Crown emerged victorious at Friday’s DCI Central Illinois event, earning a higher score than The Cavaliers for the first time in the corps’ 20-year history. With a score of 77.50, Carolina Crown surpassed the Cavaliers’ 77.10 by a few tenths of a point.Carolina Crown Program Coordinator Jim Coates said he was surprised with the night’s outcome to some degree, but happy that their hard work and unique sound was recognized.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=8c4df2d7-94ea-460b-ae24-e89ca0a70803). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:26:23 +0100