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Box Center Episode 2008-9

How much drum corps news can happen in two weeks? Find out when you listen to the 9th edition of the Box Center podcast for 2008. DCP Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin gives you a preview of all of the staff announcements, camp reports, and other big news as the 2009 drum corps season goes […]

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Brass Advantage with Wayne Downey
Issue 17

Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage delves into an all-important musical technique that is a must for both amateur and professional musicians to better understand and incorporate into their performances, “Vibrato.” Vibrato is a musical effect, produced in singing and on musical instruments by a regular pulsating […]

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2009/2010 DCA Rules Congress Report

DCA President Gil Silva had help from Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks in opening the 2009/2010 DCA Rules Congress at the George Eastman House Museum. Rarely are politicians as drum corps savvy and cooperative as this “cross party” pair. Both spoke about their sincere appreciation for all DCA and drum […]

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People Millions Results

The 37th Kingswood Scout Group was the second highest vote of all projects across the UK. (only one project in the Ulster region was higher than the scouts project) and means we would have succeeded no matter which project we were up against. It emphasises just how effective our campaign was. A bigh well done […]

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Sounds Of Philadelphia Announce 2009 Drill Designer

The Sounds of Philadelphia Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the position of drill designer has finally been filled. after a long search and so many applicants we are pleased to announce that our drill man is Pete ReHill of Scotch Plains, NJ We are pleased to have Pete as our designer for […]

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Returning Menomonie Show To Feature World Champions

Drums Along the Red Cedar (DARC) will be returning to Don and Nona Williams Stadium at UW-Stout in Menomonie, WI on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Headlining the 2009 event are 2008 defending world champions Phantom Regiment from Rockford, IL. Appearing for the first time will be Spirit from Jacksonville. AL and the Racine Scouts from […]

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2009 Sun Devils Program Announcement And Open House Report

This adventurous work will take you into the year 2552, where Earth is in turmoil and epic battles between good and evil threaten human existence. Mankind will face its greatest challenge yet! Join the Sun Devils on our Great Journey as we present to you our 2009 show, “X.”

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Mystikal Makes Changes In Corps Directors

It is with great respect and sorrow that we announce the departure of Wes Roberts as the Director of the Mystikal Drum and Bugle Corps. Wes has received his military orders earlier than expected and will be off to serve his country beginning in Jan.09. We at Mystikal would like to wish him and his […]

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2009 Jersey Surf November Audition Camp Report

The Jersey Surf successfully kicked off its first season as a World Class Drum & Bugle Corps and its 19th season overall with its first audition camp of the 2009 season, held over the recent Thanksgiving holiday weekend. More than 375 new and returning brass players, percussionists, color guard members, instructional staff and support team […]

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2009 Carolina Crown Guard Staff Announced

Carolina Crown is pleased to announce the team of Adam Sage and Michael Townsend to lead the guard caption for the 2009 season and beyond. Both gentlemen exude extreme dedication and experience in drum corps that will make Crown’s guard maintain their identity of innovation and excellence as seen in recent years. Michael continues as […]

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