‘We are convinced of the complementary character of the Vlamo (www.vlamo.be) support to the Field Band Foundation’, say Maarten Deschacht and Bart Tienpont at their arrival. This is also the main conclusion of the FBF after launching a Vlamo course about show design and percussion at the recently founded FBF Field Band Academy (http://www.fieldband.org.za/read_more.pdf) in […]
After 5 years of marching with black Pearl drums, this season Beatrix’ decided to do things a little bit different. The black colour of the drums has disappeared and made room for a new fresh colour that perfectly matches the new Stanbury uniforms. Inside Beatrix’ it was well known that in season 2010 we would […]
Sem Vanhessche and Maarten Descamps are joining the Kidsgrove Scouts this year. It is the first time that Belgians have joined an English drum & bugle corps. Reports of their experiences are published on Facebook and their website about the UK adventure. The 99 members of Kidsgrove Scouts will be travelling to America this year […]
For the past three rehearsals Beatrix’ has worked hard on their musical program. “Wicked, the Music of Oz” has been polished up from all sides by the arranger, Rob Balfoort, and it already sounds amazing. Saturday, May 8th, time was spent on the entire musical program. Every piece of the show was played and where […]
The Devils from Witzenhausen will participate in the DCE European Championships in Kerkrade this year. A spot freed up because the Senators have announced that they will not be competing this year. The Devils were the first corps on the waiting list for the DCE European Championships of 2010. Drum Corps Europe has invited the […]
Queen’s day and Liberation Day are two beautiful Dutch national holidays that are known for live music, parties and other festivities throughout the country. It makes perfect sense that Beatrix’ takes part in the celebrations on these days. Last week, early in the morning of Friday the 30th of April, Beatrix’ assembled in the corps […]
Drum Corps United Kingdom are pleased to now announce details of the Corps registered to compete in each contest for the 2010 season together with confirmation of the show venues. On Sunday 4th July 9 Corps will be attending the first DCUK contest of the season in Stoke On Trent at Northwood Stadium and then […]
The Parkstad Limburg Stadion is already filling up for the DCE European Championships. There is still a rush on tickets in the pre-sale for the European Championships. After section A, the B sections are now almost sold out as well. So if you want a seat, don’t wait too long to book one. Music lovers […]
This year, besides the DCE championships, the judges of Drum Corps Europe will also judge a lot of other competitions. Altogether, the competitions of DCN, DCUK, IMBA, German Open, IPE and DCE keep the DCE judging panel busy for many days. The judging panel is growing every year, but DCE is still looking for more […]
The Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps have now completed their indoor rehearsals and from Sunday 9th May will be moving outside to Stanmer Park in Brighton. Now with 85+ members, the unit has completed the brass book but still have a couple of spots they would like to fill in this section. For more […]
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