Home » July 21st, 2014 Entries posted on “July, 2014”

2014 Street Beat 5k

About Street Beat 5k Inspire Arts & Music in partnership with Drum Corps International is proud to announce StreetBeat 5k, a run/walk event on August 9, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana! The Street Beat 5k course will take place along the Canal Walk in downtown Indianapolis the morning of DCI Finals beginning at 7:30am, giving fans […]

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2014 Spartans Tour And Banquet

We are ready to hit the road. The corps leaves Wednesday night for a two week tour! To follow the scores please go to www.dci.org for show information. We are also glad to announce that the 2014 Awards Banquet will be held on Sunday, August 24th at the Nashua Marriott 2200 Southwood Dr. Doors will […]

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That One Second – A Family Story

The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps has been performing their 2014 production “That One Second” for thousands nationwide. The show and its concept that “life is a gift” is continuing to create waves in the drum corps community as people begin to reflect on their own personal “one second”. The following story was submitted […]

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Shenandoah Sound Status For 2014 Season

The Board of Directors and administration of Shenandoah Sound Drum & Bugle Corps have the unfortunate task of announcing their withdrawal from the 2014 DCA competitive season. This means that Shenandoah Sound will not compete at any DCA shows this season. We regret the impact and disappointment to our hard working members, staff, families, fellow […]

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In The News – Local Students Perform In Drum, Bugle Competition

Two Farmington students are among almost 1,000 musicians from across the U.S. who will perform in a six drum and bugle corps competition at Troy Athens High School July 29. Hunter and Zach Desjarlais will perform as part of the Legends Drum and Bugle Corps., Drum Corps International’s only Michigan group. Read the rest of […]

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In The News – Drum Corps International Event Performance Coming Up

Robert Hesse, host of the upcoming Drum Corp International Event, joined THV11 Studios Saturday morning to talk about the Drume Corps’ upcoming performance. The show is on Wednesday and will feature bands such as the Blue Coats from Canton, Ohio; defending world champion Carolina Crown. Nine of the top world corps are going to be […]

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Kosterman Named Educational Program Director For BKPE

The Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble is delighted to announce a key addition to the 2015 staff. Rod Kosterman will be joining as the new Educational Program Director for the 2015 season. Rod Kosterman holds a Masters Degree in Percussion Performance from Indiana University and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance from the University of North Texas. […]

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Run, Bailey, Run!

DCA Secretary Glen Johnson with Bailey, who did a great job as runner at the July 19 contest in Secaucus, NJ, sponsored by the local Kiwanis club. Bailey and a couple of her friends from Girl Scout Troop 12312 in Secaucus were bringing digital recorders and the chief judge’s timing and penalty sheets from the […]

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2014 Rocky Mountain Rivalry Has Begun

It’s time! The 2014 Rocky Mountain Rivalry has begun. This week-long challenge between the Blue Knights and the Troopers will run from now until midnight CDT on July 26th. We will be competing with the Troopers to see who can raise the most money in support of our annual campaigns. The corps that collects the […]

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Govenaires Looking For Drivers, Front Ensemble Members

The Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps’ competitive season is at its halfway point, but there’s still plenty of time to help out and become part of the group. With the season less than two months from finishing, the St. Peter-based group is looking for drivers, both CDL and non-CDL certified, to drive busses and equipment […]

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