Drum Corps Associates has announced the schedule for the 2006 Individual and Ensemble Contest, which will be held as part of the 2006 DCA World Championships in Rochester, NY over Labor Day weekend. A new record number of performers have been scheduled. Some 200 entries have been slotted, meaning DCA has moved Friday's start to 5:30pm! Using five performance venues, split between the Riverside Convention Center, the attached Clarion Hotel, and outside on closed-off Main Street - DCA will offer its biggest I&E event ever. There is no charge for admission at any venue.

NOTE TO CONTESTANTS:

1. All times are tentative. This schedule is subject to change. Please check your performance time at check-in.
2. Contestants should check in at the Registration Table, on the Mezzanine Level of the Clarion Hotel AT LEAST 30 MINUTES before their performance times. The earlier, the better.
3. Brass Individuals and Duets, Guard Individuals and Duets, and Snare Individuals must report to their performance venues at least 15 MINUTES before their scheduled times. All other contestants must report at least 25 MINUTES before their performance times. All venue schedules are very tight due to the large number of contestants. If you are late, you may not be allowed to perform.
4. In the event of inclement weather, Venue 4 will be relocated Empire Hall in the Convention Center.

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