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DCI honors Indianapolis Public Schools

Drum Corps International helped kick off the 2009 Bands of America Grand National Championships Wednesday evening during a special recognition of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) administrators and music directors at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indy. The presentation, which took place during the opening of the IPS Marching Band Tournament, recognized IPS for providing housing […]

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The Knights Alumni Are Here

Yes it’s happening!!! Following on from the roaring success of the Dagenham Crusaders Alumni Corps, Sunday 17th January 2010 will see the commencement of rehearsals of of the two times DCUK Champions and the 1990 DCA European Champions from Brighton in England, the Knights. The Knights from Brighton return in 2010 The Knights Alumni Drum […]

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Tuba Instructor Wanted For Cadets

As the Cadets look to “fill out” and grow their instructional staff, there is a need for a quality tuba instructor to join the team. Requirements include: * BA in Music Education or Performance * At least two-years as a performing member of a World Class drum corps * Preference will be given to those […]

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Up Close With Atchison And McIntosh

By now, you’ve likely heard that The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has a new brass caption head and a new percussion caption supervisor and battery arranger. While you may have read their bios, you might be interested in learning more about their accomplishments, their philosophies, and how they plan on carrying on the proud […]

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Juliana Announces 2010 Program

Juliana Drum & Bugle Corps from Middelburg has announced the 2010 programme. The new show is called ‘Sound’. After the success of the 2009 show ‘Textures’ the corps has again opted for a theme with many musical and visual dimensions. For Juliana, the coming year will be all about the concept of sound: "What is […]

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Fusion Core Announces 2010 Front Ensemble Arranger

Fusion is pleased to announce Eric Boylan as Front Ensemble Arranger for the 2010 season. Eric graduated from Lebanon Valley College in 2008, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with a focus in percussion. Eric’s teaching experience includes positions held in many Pennsylvania high school percussion programs including those of Pittston, Northern York, New […]

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2010 37th Kingswood Scouts Members Meeting Report

Tuesday night saw the first parents & members meeting of the 2010 season for the 37th Kingswood Senior Corps under the direction of Carl Curtis newly appointed Corps Director. The meeting was well attended with many members returning from last year and several new faces including those who have graduated from the cadet corps. A […]

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Mandarins Announce 2010 Visual Staff

We’ve announced our 2010 Visual Staff of Ron Munekawa, Caption Head and Staff Coordinator; Chris Baudino; Joel Ducore; Chris Huebschle; Santiago Sabado; Bryan Stroh; and Michelle Yamazaki. Read the rest of the article here.

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Forte Announces 2010 Full Percussion Staff

Matt Howell will be serving as the Snare Technician and Battery Coordinator. This will be the third year that Matt and Ryan are working together. Growing up in Collierville, TN, a suburb of Memphis, he found his love for music and performing while playing snare drum in the Collierville Marching Band. After graduating high school, […]

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2009 DCI World Championship DVDs Arrive, Start Shipping Early

More than three months after the final notes of the Blue Devils’ gold medal-winning performance were recorded at Lucas Oil Stadium, 2009 DCI World Championship DVD sets have arrived at the Drum Corps International headquarters in Indianapolis and will begin shipping to fans this week. “Our first batch of pre-orders went out this afternoon by […]

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