Two new classes have been added to the CGN Individuals & Ensembles. The Bras Ensemble Plus and Percussion Ensemble PLus categories. The plus in both means that the ensemble may be supported by (bass)guitar, piano or synthesizer. In 2005 CGN already added the Plus to the Mixed Ensemble categories. Color Guard Nederland (the Dutch circuit […]
Southern Aurora/Legion Star will not be present at the DCE Championships 2008 in Kerkrade – The Netherlands. The corps has announced that they have to pull out of this year’s competion. The DCE Open Class still has an impressive line up this year, with 16 corps from The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy and […]
Whilst traveling towards Leicester, on what looked to be a day that was going to be wet, windy and cold (in keeping with the rest of the great British Summer!!!) I was starting to wonder whether or not the show could possibly still go on considering the conditions and driving rain that I was traveling […]
Some people may not realize but for many the benefit that a small donation to a worthy cause brings can make the world of a difference in so many ways. None know this more than the Contesting Committee of the Colchester Band Contest, Directed by former BYBA Communications Chairman, Barry Vernon. Every year, Barry and […]
In keeping with their vision to be on the cutting edge of the marching band and indoor drum line venues, Marching Show Concepts has partnered with Color Guard Netherlands as an official sponsor Color Guard Netherlands (CGN) is one of the fastest growing Color Guard and Indoor Percussion competition circuits in the world. CGN is […]
Another block of seats for the DCE Championships in Kerkrade – The Netherlands (27th September) will be sold out shortly. No tickets yet? Order them now in the DCE webshop! The DCE European Championships will feature the national champions of the UK (Kidsgrove Scouts), the Netherlands (Jubal), Germany (Wölper Löwen), Belgium (Calypso) and Italy (Millennium), […]
WALSALL – 15 FREE places BYBA north has initiated the next Federation sponsored leader training course accredited by the Open College Network. This introductory day will be on Saturday October 18th in Walsall. Any current or prospective leader over 16 years is welcome. Details are on the Federation’s web site – www.marchingbands.org.uk
Drum Corps Europe is proud to present the new logo for the DCE Championships in Kerkrade. The logo has been designed by graphic artist Peter Franken. The logo has a new style, compared to previous years. Elements of the city Rotterdam were part of the logo design in 2005 (the towers of the ‘Castle’ stadium), […]
As of today you can sign up for the free SMS Service during the DCE European Championships on 27th September in Kerkrade. As soon as the scores of both the prelims and finals are announced, they will be texted to mobile phones via SMS at no charge. The SMS package can be useful if you […]
Drum Corps Europe is offering its SMS Service for the second consecutive year. Register for the SMS Service to receive the scores on your mobile phone during the DCE Championships at practically the same time they are announced in the stadium. In 2006 and 2007, DCE’s SMS Service was a huge success. Hundreds of drum […]
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