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 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:50:51 +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/6004/53/ Ironically, there exist some individuals who have had a profound effect on the drum corps activity yet are generally unknown to many younger practitioners of the art. It’s the duty of the rest of us to pass along knowledge of their substantial contributions. That said, here’s a story about one of them, a man whose playing set a benchmark for performance on the bugle and whose style was emulated by everybody from Bucky Swan to Al Chez to Wayne Downey to the best soloist you heard at last year’s finals, whether they know it or not: By the time... Columns - Inside the Arc Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6021/39/ Brooklyn United has now entered its 5th year of reuniting old new friends from the tri-state area. The corps is Directed by Tom Breen and assisted by Dee Burbulak Russell O'Mara.The instructors for the corps since it's start are Wes Myers on percussion Rich Red Wardlow on Brass. We have many advisors on board, Tommy Martin, John Screech Arietano to name a few Bucky Swan who played a big part in getting this corps back on the map.We continue with this project with rehearsals in Brooklyn, NY @ OLPH St Gerard's Hall... All-Age News - Current News from Drum Corps Associates Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:53:22 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6020/39/ The newest project from the Black Knights Drum Bugle Corps from Gravesend in Kent, will be appearing this Wednesday at the Hammersmith Apollo in London as part of the TV tapings for Britain's Got Talent. Extreme Brass comprises of ten brass performers and a kit drummer and will be looking to entertain not only the 3500 strong audience but also the judges Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell.Project Coordinator of Extreme Brass (originally called Black Knights Brass Theatre) Rus Rogers commented We have designed our performance specifically for a broader audience than the performers are used... International News - Drum Corps Europe Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:50:07 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6019/39/ Attend the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, IN at the Lucas Oil Stadium on August 12-14 and stay at the corps’ Indy Headquarters! This block is open to everyone - alumni, family and fans!The Scouts have reserved a block of rooms at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Three block from Lucas Oil Field, this will be the headquarters of the Scouts and will be the location for several social events including a year-end banquet at 11a on Sunday, August 15.Read the rest of the article here (http://news.madisonscouts.org/?p=262). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:47:28 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6018/39/ SoCal Dream Drum and Bugle Corps are pleased to announce an endorsement agreement with Dream Cymbals Gongs ( Dream ). Under the terms of the agreement, Dream will be the exclusive supplier of the Cymbals Gongs for the corps. The new line of equipment will make its debut for the 2010 season.“We are thrilled with our new relationship with Dream; it was a match made in heaven and appreciates the support the company has afforded us in outfitting our percussion section,” says Corp Director Michael Nash, “The new equipment is a Dream to behold. All-Age News - Current News from Drum Corps Associates Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:45:08 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6017/39/ The American company Evans Drumheads (D'Addario) is establishing itself in Europe. Juliana Drum Bugle Corps from Middelburg is now included in the list of Evans artists. Previously, Beatrix from Hilversum announced the same deal. We are very pleased with this deal , states Chair Hiels Oving of Juliana. We are gaining more than just financial benefits. Being on good terms with Jim Bailey, as well as the prompt service of the importer Hoshino Benelux and the quality of the drumheads promise just as many benefits. Read the rest of the article here (http://drumcorpseurope.org/news/publish/english/Juliana_partners_with_Evans_Drumheads.shtml). International News - Drum Corps Europe Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:41:52 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6016/39/ Introducing Pipeline, an inside look at the designers, instructors, and volunteers at Pacific Crest. In this first edition, Dale Leaman, Program Coordinator and Brass Arranger, talks about Maze, designing an accessible show, and what audiences can expect this summer.Program Coordinator and brass arranger Dale Leaman has been involved with the corps since its inception in 1993. We asked him a few questions about this year’s show, Maze, and his work as a show designerRead the rest of the article here (http://www.pacific-crest.org/home/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=339 Itemid=1). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:36:31 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6015/39/ Attention kids and parents! The Blue Star Cadets will be holding an open house on February 21. Please come to hear about what the Blue Star Cadets are about and have to offer. Refreshments will be served.What: Blue Star Cadets open houseWhen: February 21, 2010, 1:30-3:30 pmWhere: 3 Rivers Waldorf School901 Caledonia St., La Crosse, WI 54603Read the rest of the article here (http://www.bluestars.org/). Junior News - Current DCI Open Class News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:33:48 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6014/39/ Exceptional opportunities are less than a semester away for college students looking for summer internships in a world class professional environment. Drum Corps International offers hands on programs that enable students to use already acquired classroom skills in a fast-paced real world setting.Internship positions offer students experience in a variety of disciplines including marketing/communications, sales, event planning, operations and information technology among others. Summer programs begin in May and run through the 2010 DCI World Championships in August. Students will work side-by-side with the full-time professional staff at the DCI headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, and help with the production of... Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:32:22 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6013/39/ Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer?Want to make friends you will cherish while working alongside some of the greatest people in the world? Then volunteering for The Cadets this season should be at the top of your ‘to do’ list! Wait…We forgot to mention the fantastic and grateful Cadets who practically become part of your family! Read the rest of the article here (http://www.yea.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle id=17870). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:23:07 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6012/39/ During the European Drum Corps Symposium in London last weekend Task Force coordinator Robby Overvliet asked all corps to get involved and utilize the Task Force that was initiated during the 2009 symposium. The Task Force would like to reach out this call for awareness also to those corps who where not present at the annual congress.In the discussion following the Task Force presentation, concerns where expressed that this body needs to be representing all units in the European certified circuit. At the symposium Overvliet explained how the Task Force has tried to reach out in 2009 and how it... International News - Drum Corps Europe Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:21:11 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/5982/39/ Like many fans of drum corps, I've devoted several of my summer vacation plans over the years to include a pilgrimage to the host city of the Drum Corps International World Championships. Prior to my involvement on the staff of a corps and long before being able to experience the joy of instant-gratification by surfing for corps information online, I looked forward with great anticipation to the schedule appearing in my mailbox in an early spring edition of the Contest Guild or DCI Today so I could plan my time off for vacation to coincide with the culmination of the... Junior News - DCI Direct Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6011/39/ The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a banquet next month. The banquet will be held on March 20 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Best Western Regency House, 140 Route 23 North Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444. All members of the Raiders family – past and present; members, staff and fans – are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to catch up with your old friends, and maybe to make a few new friends as well! Let’s all get together “One More Time” share our experiences and celebrate the amazing... Junior News - Current DCI Open Class News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:03:07 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6010/39/ The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce that the Stampede’s Visiting Bands committee has been sanctioned to host the 2012 World Association of Marching Show Bands World Championships.The call is now going out to show bands around the world to attend this prestigious event in 2012 which also marks the 100th anniversary of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.The Marching Show Bands World Championships is considered to be the largest and most well respected competition of its type in the world. The Visiting Bands committee will host between 30 and 50 marching show bands from around the world during... General Interest News - Current Events Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:57:41 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6009/39/ Drum Corps Europe will be changing the names of the different classes. The ancient terms Open Class and Cadet Class will disappear with immediate effect. From 2010, DCE will use the terms Premier Class and Junior Class. This was announced by the DCE management team at the symposium.The terms Open Class and Cadet Class are clear to the drum corps audience, but they may be unclear to new audiences in outlining what sort of corps they can expect. The term Cadet Class has been referred to as the Junior Class for years in DCUK , stated DCE chair Marcel... International News - Drum Corps Europe Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:54:45 +0100 http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/view/6008/39/ Coming off a terrific late January camp, The Cadets are excited to share with alumni and fans an audio clip from the opening segment of their 2010 program. The piece -- Children’s Dance from Merry Mount -- is composed by Howard Hanson and arranged by Cadets Brass Arranger Jay Bocook, Percussion Arranger Colin McNutt and Front Ensemble Arrangers Iain Moyer and Ian Grom. While the full opener is more than three minutes, The Cadets invite you to sit back and enjoy a little pre-season drum corps teaser!Read the rest of the article here (http://www.yea.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle id=17866). Junior News - Current DCI World Class News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:52:48 +0100