Preparations for the 2012 season are well underway for the Kidsgrove Scouts. Rehearsals are going very well and everyone is very excited about returning to the USA to compete in the DCA World Championships. As part of the preparations and plans, numbers will be finalized at the end of the month. After the 29 January […]
Judging from the reactions that Drum Corps Europe has received, the DVD of the 2011 DCE European Championships is proving to be very popular. Drum corps fans have responded positively to the image and sound quality. For years now, the DCE European Championships have been recorded using high quality cameras. “Less high-quality equipment would work […]
At the start of the new year, the editors of Drumcorps.org.uk interviewed the Chairman of Drum Corps Europe, Marcel Matthijsse. He talks about the opportunities, challenges and resolutions Drum Corps Europe will face in 2012. Read the rest of the article here.
Once again, the DCE European Championships will be held in the now well-known Parkstad Limburg Stadium in Kerkrade. It will be the fifth time that the stadium is the scene of Europe’s largest drum corps event. The contract has now been signed by both parties. “We are pleased that we are welcome at the Parkstad […]
Beatrix’ Drum & Bugle Corps is still looking for musicians. The Brass section still has various spots to fill in for the 2012 season. Do you still want to be part of the “Under Construction” program? This is you ultimate chance to build this product with us. Read the rest of the article here.
On Saturday the 21st of January, European drum corps organisations will meet up in Belgium. The annual meeting is intended to discuss European competition and cooperation and to take a look ahead at the coming year. Drum Corps Europe is organising the meeting, and the meeting will be attended by Drum Corps Nederland, Drum Corps […]
The DCE European Championships DVDs are ready! It is the first time that the DVD has been available this fast. Those who ordered the DVD early will have received it already, or can expect it to arrive any day now (the copies were sent last weekend). On the DVD you can enjoy performances from all […]
Last weekend Gifford Howarth instructed the front ensemble. A lot of the current members also participated in this clinic last year, but for our new members it was even more exciting! The beatrix.org editors spoke with Sharon Sens, new with Beatrix’ in 2012 and also new in the world of the front ensemble. Read the […]
Beatrix Drum & Bugle Corps from Hilversum will be investing significantly in the amplification of its front ensemble in the coming year. The entire front ensemble of the corps will be amplified. Last year in Hilversum, corps first started to experiment with amplification. During the ‘City of Angels’ show, the corps was supported by a […]
Andy Hewlett is planning a very different role in Drum Corps in 2012. The DCE announcer is hoping to be back on the field, marching tuba with Kidsgrove Scouts. Andy said “I went up to Kidsgrove for the first practice and was really impressed with what they were doing. Rob Swindells offered me a spot […]
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