The latest episode of Box Center is now available for download! No live show this past weekend as Drum Corps Planet Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin attended a rescheduled Erie Thunderbirds Alumni rehearsal. In preparation for the upcoming tributes to drum corps years gone by, here is a replay of the 1961 tribute episode, originally […]
Atherstone Youth Marching Band have registered for the DCE Power Regional at Crystal Palace in June. This brings the number of competing corps up to 17, with 11 in Open Class, 4 in A Class and 2 in Cadet Class. DCE Chairman Marcel Matthijsse welcomed the announcement and said "I saw Atherstone at the BYBA […]
“I’d gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today”, remember that old saying? Well, what if that same theory worked for your drum and bugle corps? The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps of Wayne NJ, is proud to announce a new solution for many drum & bugle corps in the activity today. One of the […]
Mother Nature has had a fun winter. Just the weekend before it was in the mid 60s, motorcycles were on the roads and people were outside in short sleeves. Well, it didn’t last for long! This was going to be the first camp to get outside and start to learn the first 30 pages of […]
Reigning European Drum Corps Champions, The Senators, are once again donning their showbiz garb for an appearance on the final program of the hit television show “Dancing on Ice” this coming Sunday 16th March 2008. Six of the Corps Drummers will be performing on the show and will be supporting the legendary ice dance duo […]
During this first appearance of the 2008 corps on LIVE Access, the Cadets will offer a glimpse into their world. Streaming live from Springfield High School in Delaware County, Pa., the corps will share with fans, and the entire activity, ensemble rehearsal during the sixth camp of the season. Fans will simply have to visit […]
Drum Corps International is pleased to announce the addition of two Premier Events to its 2008 DCI Summer Tour schedule. Additionally, a location has been confirmed for the July 12 event in Orlando, Fla. A Monday, July 7 tour stop in Louisville, Ky., will feature a lineup of nine corps including the Bluecoats and Cavaliers. […]
Travel delays created by severe weather across the country may have slowed the start of the Cadets weekend camp, but by early Saturday the corps was in full stride. New music within the body of show reveals great promise while the Creative Team has locked in eight solid minutes of music and related theme. Meeting […]
Well known in the drum corps community for their Irish-themed programs and tradition, the Pioneer celebrated with the luck of the Irish while marching down the streets of Chicago last Sunday for the 30th annual South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “We’ve been marching in St. Patrick’s Day parades since 1961 so this is […]
MENC: The National Association for Music Education announced the launch of the 2008 MusicFriends Challenge to raise funds to support music education. The MusicFriends Challenge occurs during Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), celebrated every March by schools and communities around the nation. During MIOSM, MENC corporate members Drum Corps International, Jupiter Band Instruments, Jamey […]
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