Home » June 29th, 2008 Entries posted on “June, 2008”

Schedule Of DCI Fan Network Live Webcasts And OnDemand Offerings Released

With the 2008 Drum Corps International Summer Tour now underway, the DCI Fan Network kicks into high gear with a complete schedule of Live Webcasts, OnDemand video playback and Audio Performance Downloads. Making its debut just a month ago and now with more than 1,500 devoted subscribers, the DCI Fan Network is “the” online clearinghouse […]

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New Academy Visions Podcast Posted On DCI Fan Network

For those of you who missed it, now available on The Academy Fan Network is a quick look at elements of the theater performance, A Night at the Show. Keep your eyes out for the ability to purchase larger segments of the production. This podcast is exclusively available to all Fan Network subscribers. Read the […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 46

With one day left until the 2008 Drum Corps International Summer Tour officially kicks off, it’s time for some music, fun and games on the Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Dan Potter plays a few of his favorites, we set the schedule for the first week of competition in "One Week in DCI," and we […]

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Glassmen Challenge Contest

Think you know the GLASSMEN? Listen to UnderGLASS and put your wits to the test to win GLASSMEN gear! The GLASSMEN are excited to announce a brand new contest that will run though the summer. It’s called the GLASSMEN Challenge, and it’s going to test your knowledge of the drum corps! It’s simple – the […]

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In The News: Chambersburg Band Students Perform With, Learn From Champion Drum Corps

Kyle Purnell knew very little about The Cadets Drum Corps before Thursday. But just eight hours after meeting the internationally acclaimed performers, the 17-year-old was considering joining their ranks. "I really enjoyed the fact that I was asked to audition for the Cadets," Kyle said with a look of disbelief on his face. Read the […]

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Skyliners Street Corps Hits The Streets

The New York Skyliners Street Corps is hitting the streets for two local parades on the 4th of July – Florham Park and Ridgewood, New Jersey. The inaugural rehearsal of the Street Corps took place on Saturday, May 31st at the American Legion Post #27 in Dover, New Jersey, and was a great success. The […]

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Replacement Of Memorial Stadium Turf Underway

The process of replacing Memorial Stadium’s turf is underway, an article posted on the Bloomington Herald-Times Hoosier Scoop Blog reports. At the same time, Indiana University’s athletics Web site has issued an announcement that the school is “currently in negotiations to replace the existing turf with a state-of-the art playing surface that will be installed […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 45

Teal Sound members are getting ready this week to take the field with their 2008 production "Voices of the Seasons." Dan Potter finds out why this Open Class contender is once again basing its show on the music of the Finnish a capella group "Rajaton" and what the corps is already working toward for 2009 […]

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Cadets ALL Access Subscriptions Prompt Server Upgrade

ALL Access Subscribers spoke out, and Youth Education in the Arts came through — with a faster Internet connection to allow more subscribers to watch more of The Cadets’ ALL Access videos. With an increased demand and more content, YEA! recently began recording the Cadets’ episodes in a higher quality widescreen format. Since the recent […]

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Gearing Up For Georgia Dome 2008

You’ve got a chance to get close to the action on Saturday, July 26! Once again, Spirit is partnering with Drum Corps International’s staff to provide volunteer staffing for the 2008 DCI Atlanta Southeastern Championship being held at the Georgia Dome. Many of the important jobs surrounding the event are set up and operated by […]

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