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2012 Cadets Confront A Minor “Proplem”

After the show with C2 in Lynn, MA, The Cadets drove back to Meriden, CT for two more days. This is the housing site where the turf stadium at the middle school is about a 10-minute drive from the high school where the food truck is set up. This morning and (like yesterday), the brass […]

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2012 DCI Field Pass: Stories From Weekend Three Of The DCI Tour

The corps weather the storm in Central Indiana as Carolina Crown wins, the Madison Scouts top the Cavaliers for the first time in 14 years and the audience propels all performers to new heights in Muncie. Dan Potter brings us stories from weekend three of Drum Corps International’s 40th Anniversary Tour in this full-length Field […]

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Beatrix Announces 2012 European Tour Route

The European Tour 2012 will begin Friday, August 17th 2012 and the last day will be Saturday, August 25th 2012. Performances, clinics and free time will be combined in a spectacular route. For the first time in its history Beatrix’ will make a European Tour. The route, of more than 5000 kilometers , is known. […]

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In The News: Drum Corps International Visits Ball State To Close Music For All Symposium

Marching band’s major league performed for fans and students at the Music For All Summer Symposium on Friday night at Scheumann Stadium. Drum Corps International brought seven corps from the World Class division to Muncie. The event was initially scheduled to start at 7 p.m. but was pushed back due to high temperatures.\ Read the […]

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Shirley Dorritie To Present At Midwest System Blue Leadership Camp

Joining the team of educators for the 2012 System Blue Midwest Drum Major and Leadership Camp for a special guest session is DCI Hall of Fame member Shirley Dorritie. Her presentation on maximizing performance when under pressure is hailed as a truly a life-changing event. Shirley holds an MA in Counseling Psychology with a Certificate […]

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A Day With The Cadets2

While The Cadets did a morning parade and rehearsed yesterday, I had the great opportunity to head over and watch The Cadets2 rehearse yesterday afternoon before their exhibition performance at The Beanpot Invitational. Having never been to a C2 rehearsal before, it was interesting to go from The Cadets to The Cadets2 in the same […]

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2012 Jersey Surf Makes An Impressive First Start

The first competition of the season can be scary. No longer in practice, corps are now at the mercy of the judges for what is right and what is wrong. Those performing will usually feel the sting of nerves as they pulse throughout their body and the rush of adrenaline pushing them to get past […]

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