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Video On Demand from the July 10 Drum Corps International Tour Event in Kalamazoo, MI Denver, CO.,is now available for playback on the DCI Fan Network.You can watch the performances of Carolina Crown, Bluecoats, The Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, Boston Crusaders, Blue Stars, Madison Scouts, Spirit, Crossmen, Teal Sound,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Alumni from 1934 to 2009 are being invited to march onto the field with the 2010 Cadets to join with them in playing two musical selections from our storied past. Imagine, one more chance to perform with the greatest drum and bugle corps the world has ever known (my slightly... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The Santa Clara Vanguard is proud to once again offer an early season CD featuring the 2010 programs of both corps; BARTÓK presented by the Santa Clara Vanguard and Chakra presented by the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets.Special thanks to Tom Johnson who has spent years perfecting... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Music from Spirit of Atlanta, Blue Knights and Crossmen plus a new time capsule contest and your e-mails...it's Friday Fun-and-Games on the Field Pass presented by Zildjian!Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.275.1212 x40 or by e-mail at fieldpass@dci.org.Read... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Parents and Supporters: We have a very exciting year shaping up for OC. We have some important tasks in front of us to fully support the corps. First, on second move-in please bring ALL your garage sale items, or separately arrange to drop them off at our storage... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Genesis is proud to announce our newest raffle and final fundraiser of the season!ONLY $10!!Grand Prize = 2 Roundtrip Tickets and 2 Nights in Las Vegas!!Second Place = $100 Gift CardThird Place = $50 Gift CardAll proceeds go to the student members of Genesis DBC and the 2010 Tour.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Forte 2010 iPad Giveaway has officially been launched!Drawing is during the 2010 DCI World Championships Open Class Finals on August 14, 2010.First Prize16GB iPad or $500 Gift CardRead the rest of the article here (http://www.fortecorps.org/news.htm). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Beginning immediately, Rich Perrier, former tenor player and drum major of the Boston Crusaders, will serve as Director of Development for the Crusaders, focusing on both operations and resource development for the corps.According to Perrier, The Crusaders were an important part in my development as young adult, and I... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Join us Saturday before Drums Along the Rockies at INVESCO Field for the Rocky Mountain Throwdown!!!Beginning at 3 PM, seven local high school drum lines will compete against each other for bragging rights and a chance to perform for the crowd at Drums Along the Rockies!! Only two drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

They say power lies in numbers, and those involved in marching music have that. Drum corps fans have proven more than once that we form a strong community when we work together, and it’s time to prove that again!Chase is once again presenting its Chase Community Giving (CCG) campaign, which... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

DCI World Championships – the final and grandest event of the season – is rapidly approaching and The Cadets hope to see their alumni, fans, supporters and family members there to cheer them on during their last three performances of 2010! World Championships are returning to the heart of Indianapolis,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Drum corps fans who have always wanted to share their passion and ask questions face-to-face with corps directors, DCI Board of Directors members and staff, and with other fans from around the world, will now have a new opportunity to do just that, thanks to the “Fan Forum Roundtable” discussion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Finishing off a week of practice and clinics, the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps said goodbye, at least for now, to Maricopa with an exhibition at Maricopa High School.Students, parents and fans of the marching band-color guard-performing arts hybrid came to Maricopa High School’s football field to watch the more... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Imagine a 12 year old throwing strikes on Albert Pujols. Or serving an ace against Serena Williams. In our world of drum corps, that's essentially what happened last week during an educational clinic given by the reigning DCI World Champs, the Blue Devils. Dan Potter explains in today's Field Pass... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

At 7 p.m. July 20, drum corps will be banging drums and showing the people of the Permian Basin what they can do as “Thunder in the Desert,” an annual drum corps show, rumbles into Odessa.Drum corps featuring brass instruments, percussion instruments and color guards are similar to marching bands... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Join Pacific Crest Alumni for a night of Food, Fun and Fundraising in West Covina.We will be at the El Torito Mexican Grille located at 3133 E. Garvey N., West Covina, CA starting at 6pm. The phone number is (626) 966 7516. The kind people at El Torito have... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

17,500 gallons of milk. 20,000 pounds of peanut butter. 150,000 bowls of cereal. These are just some of the quantities World Class corps collectively devour each summer, amounting to some 1.2 million meals served at a price tag around $850 a day. But what if corps could cut down food... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Mayor Shawn Hogan is confident the performances at Maple Sound’s 21st annual drum corps show will be great, but he’s worried not many people will be there to witness them.Ticket sales for the drum corps show are improving, but there’s still plenty to be had for the Saturday event at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Celebrate the best of the best as Drum Corps International presents its 2010 World Championship Quarterfinals LIVE on the big screen! Presented by DCI and National Cinemedia’s Fathom Events, Big, Loud Live 7, will be simulcast from Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium into nearly 500 movie theaters nationwide on... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

This Hopcast, recorded on July 7, comes from Pella, Iowa, where Cadets Director George Hopkins rejoined the corps after a week at the office in Allentown, Pa. Hopkins provides new details on Toy SOULdier… “Yesterday, we had a full 14- hour day, redid the visual presentation for Dance of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Last week Scott Brown, percussion battery arranger of Beatrix’ and alumnus of Carolina Crown, flew in from the United States to bring Beatrix’ drum line to the next level. His musical book got a lot of attention and the members worked on technique and chops.Beatrix’ worked hard during the approach... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

The Greater New Orleans Drum Corps Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 Tuition Assistance Program awards. In this, the second year of the program, we received several applications from excellent candidates. Meet our 2010 Tuition Assistance Award Winners. (http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gnodca.com%2Findex.php%2Fcomponent%2Fcontent%2Farticle%2F40-gnodca%2F121-2010tap sa=D sntz=1 usg=AFQjCNHZjbY8j4Dbuk24gw0GdlOwQSjz3A)Read more: http://www.gnodca.com/index.php/component/...a/121-2010tap... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

In a 180-degree turn from last year's fan-favorite Ballet for Martha, Santa Clara Vanguard is taking lots of risks with its 2010 production Bartok. As Dan Pottter hears from SCV arranger-composer Key Poulan in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, taking risks is all part of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

On July 13, 2010 Chops Percussion and Vic Firth will be sponsoring a Marching Clinic with Tom Aungst and the Blue Stars percussion section.All players welcome: Snare, tenor, bass, keyboard and timpani. Bring drum and stand or carrier if possible.Weather: Clinic will go on rain or shine. Inside facilities will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The record breaking temperatures may have kept many on the East Coast indoors Tuesday, but it certainly didn’t stop fans from making the trip to Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg, Pa., to cheer on seven talented drum corps who put on one memorable show! Youth Education in the Arts, in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39