In this series we will put our sponsors in the spotlight. Without these sponsors Beatrix’ would not exist in the way we do it now. This first sponsor in the spotlight is a very special one, an alumnus and honorary member of our organization: Ton Stam During his membership with Beatrix’ he was already orientating […]
Drum Corps Europe has introduced a new logo. The well-known three letters have received a full makeover to mark the 10th anniversary of DCE. The new logo was designed by artist Peter Franken. In recent months, many designs have been reviewed. Peter Franken introduced several surprising creations where the letters were sometimes entirely revamped. Eventually […]
Last Sunday, a couple of members of the Beatrix’ family came together to participate in the BFC Puzzle tour 2010. After a couple of years of absence this traditionally fun and relaxing day returned. Next to being a very busy drumcorps person, sometimes there is time when you don’t have to think about your set, […]
This year, Italy will have a Certified DCE Show. The large show event on 4th July in San Felice Sul Panaro will be judged by the DCE panel, based on the DCE Competition Manual. This brings the number of countries with Certified Shows to five. The scores in San Felice Sul Panaro can be compared […]
To celebrate the Centenary of the reigning DCUK champions Kidsgrove Scouts, Premier has provided a full set of custom Revolution Series marching drums to the corps in a specially commissioned, unique lacquer finish called ‘Century Sparkle Fade’. Kidsgrove Scouts Percussion Caption Head, James Moore visited Premier’s General Sales Manager & Marching Product Specialist, Sven Parris […]
Cadence Drum & Bugle Corps has announced the 2010 show. The programme is entitled ‘Dreams Work’. The 1999 DCUK Open Class champions have been on a steady rebuilding schedule since the corps became inactive in 2005. After becoming BYBA Junior Class Champions in 2009 the corps has made the move up into BYBA Division 3 […]
Drum Corps Europe is expanding its borders. DCE is introducing ‘Licensed Partnerships’ for organisations outside of Europe wanting to use the DCE Competition Manual. The World Band Competition from Malaysia will become the first non-European partner. So far DCE only had Certified Partners within Europe. Organisations from other countries have also expressed their wish to […]
Getting your shots at the doctor. That was the feeling I had when I went to the USA with Beatrix’ on tour 1988, and it was not because I was sick. It was the first time I watched live shows, watched all the great corps in one huge full stadium during finals in Kansas. When […]
Jubal Drum & Bugle Corps from Dordrecht won the European season opener in Middelburg on Saturday. Juliana was a close second. A much improved Johan Friso claimed the victory in the Junior Class. Jubal came to Middelburg to claim first place in the Premier Class. The Effect captions as well as Field Percussion, Colour Guard […]
There is no greater honour for an athlete then to represent their country in the sporting spectacular that is the Olympic Games – this summer 37th Kingswood Scouts will endeavour to recreate the excitement and drama of this prestigious event in their 2010 production: ‘The Olympic Games – The Race to the Finish’. The Corps […]
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