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Drums Across The Tri-State Now Part Of FestivALL

This year, Drums Across the Tri-State is proud to be a part of FestivALL in Charleston! What better place for a great night of family entertainment, than to be a part of such a great 10 day music and art festival in Charleston. FestivALL begins on Friday June 18th and runs through Sunday June 27th. […]

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Volunteers Needed For 2010 Madison Scouts

The Madison Scouts are looking for additional volunteers for the upcoming 2010 season to work in food operations and merchandise services. This years’ food operations program is headed by Chris Dally, mother of marching member Matt Dally. Chris has been actively involved with several drum corps over the past 6 years, primarily in food operations, […]

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Dutch Boy Not Fielding Competitive Corps In 2010

Northstar / Dutch Boy Drum Corps has been undergoing a vast change to the organizations structure, vision and mission in past 18 months and the Board believes that to sustain longevity in this unique activity we must grow and develop our local membership base. Although we value our US and international alumni and present membership, […]

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2010 Cascades April Camp Report

As the west side suffered through buckets of rain, the Yakima Valley was clear and sunny. Now we’re not going to say it was warm exactly, but the weather was nice enough to get outside and learn the majority of the drill to our second production. This weekend we saw some talented new brass members […]

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First Annual Bluecoats Reunion & Family Day

Mark your calendars! You are invited to attend the first annual Bluecoats Reunion & Family Day on Saturday, June 19th at Granville High School in Granville, OH (next to Denison University). This all-new event will feature: * Special debut performance of the Bluecoats’ 2010 Program * Delicious BBQ dinner catered by Ohio’s own City Barbecue. […]

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Blue Knights Raising Funds For New Equipment Trailer

Why A New Equipment Trailer????? Due to rule changes made by Drum Corps International, * Corps capacity was raised from a maximum of 128 (when we got the current trailer) to 150 members. This means more instruments and uniforms to store. * Amplification and electronics were legalized for use. The 6 large speakers, amplifies, mixing […]

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In The News: Group Revives Marching Spirit

Colleen Johnson and Jackie Johnson spent their youths marching in parades, coping with bad weather and learning to never, ever be late. But that was in the heyday of Annapolis drum and bugle corps like the Marylandettes and Eldorados. Now that those groups have disbanded, the women are happy to pull up their lawn chairs […]

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2010 Pacific Crest Tour Fund In Full Swing

After collecting tuition from this year’s members, Pacific Crest will have to raise an additional $250,000 to cover the costs of running the Organization! The Tour Fund raises $50,000 toward this goal, and we need your help. Please consider a gift to our 2010 Tour Fund. Corps at the Crest VIP packages, Sneak Preview tickets, […]

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Complete List Of Movie Theaters For The Countdown

Drum Corps International’s spring cinema event, The Countdown, is coming to movie theaters across America on Thursday, May 13. Presented by National Cinemedia’s Fathom Events, this year’s program will be shown at more than 475 theaters in 46 states and Washington, D.C.! ORDER YOUR COUNTDOWN TICKETS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE! DCI fans have the exclusive opportunity […]

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Off the Record
The Great Arrangers, Part 1

In our first issue of Off The Record for 2010, Frank explores some of the great brass arrangers of the activity, featureing the music of Jim Donnelly (St. Vincent’s), Hy Dreitzer (Sky, Des Plaines), Joe Genero (Loretto, Hurcs), and Tru Crawford (Royal Airs, Yankee Rebels). This is a program that you’re not going to want […]

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