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By unanimous consent of its board of directors, Daniel E. Acheson has been renewed as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Drum Corps International, the Indianapolis, Ind.-based event marketing and management organization providing leadership to competitive scholastic marching music ensembles around the world. “We can think of no better... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Legends 2011 Winter Guard will comprise of both color guard and brass members. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming season, please fill out a winter guard member application. Open Houses and Auditions will begin in September/October in the Kalamazoo MI area. If you have any questions, please... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Hear Phantom Regiment's special pre-show "tunnel" entrance up-close and get reaction to Thursday's World Class Quarterfinals in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at 317.275.1212 x40 or by e-mail at fieldpass@dci.org. Read the rest of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

The members of Kidsgrove Scouts Drum Bugle Corps will be blogging about their adventures in the United States. The club leaves in a few weeks to participate in the Drum Corps Associates competition. The supporters back home will receive several updates via the Kidsgrove Scouts website. The club will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Jersey Surf invites you to share your passion for music and marching this summer with a group of 150 people just like you, as a part of our World Class touring ensemble. Experience the thrill of the 2011 Drum Corps International tour and World Championships, as you take the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

It was a year of firsts for DCI’s Individual and Ensemble Competition (I E) this season. Not only were the venues split between two dates and states, but the World and Open Class competitors retained their own forums. The World Class competed in San Antonio back in July over the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

As The Cadets head into their final three performances of 2010, three individuals will experience a night like no other! They will be part of the corps’ Holy Name Circle, the pre-show pep talk and singing of ‘Oh Holy Name.’ The Cadets will welcome John Pittman of Bluffton, S.C., into the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

In the stands people put their hands together and applaud the corps at the completion of their best show yet. On the field is a girl using everything she has left to hold herself up. Once the bass drum hits, signaling the dismissal of the corps, her body... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Partiers at the DCI World Championships Kick-Off Party and Hall of Fame induction were jolted into celebration last night by the secret entrance of a VERY loud surprise guest! You'll hear what they heard, plus; get a preview of special Championships Week activities, find out what's in a special drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The adjudication panels for the 2010 Drum Corps International World Championships were announced Wednesday evening during a special welcome reception for judges who will preside over the 80 corps performances over the next three days of championship competition. As the capstone series of events of the annual Drum Corps International... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Locations and dates released! Audition materials will be released soon here on cavaliers.org detailing the audition process for the 2011 Cavaliers. We strongly encourage any serious student interested in auditioning for the corps in the future – whether for the 2011 corps or beyond – to come to ONE of our... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

As tradition - the remaining rehearsals are closed to the public, so that the members and staff can continue working on the show with no distractions. Please respect the decision to keep rehearsals closed. Thanks! Enjoy the show and the 2010 DCI World Championships! Read the rest of the article here... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Box Office for the 31st British Drum Corps Championships being held on Saturday 18th September has now been open for just over two weeks and DCUK are pleased to report that 50% of the Gold Section tickets have already sold. Pre-ordering of tickets is available until 16th September with... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

The Cadets hosted their Home Show on Sunday, Aug. 8, welcoming alumni, supporters and fans to Clifton Stadium in Clifton, N.J., for a fantastic night of drum corps entertainment. The evening also included a special combined performance by The Cadets and the Alumni Corps and Alumni Colorguard. Two former members... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Thursday, August 12 - DCI Quarterfinals Rehearsal New Castle Chrysler High School 801 Parkview Drive New Castle, IN 47362 Read the rest of the article here (http://www.cavaliers.org/cgi-bin/news.pl?cmd=showstory id=980). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Fans looking to check out their favorite corps practicing for the 2010 Drum Corps International World Championships, can consult the list below to locate the Indianapolis-area rehearsal/housing sites for World and Open Class corps. All locations and information is subject to change. Consult each corps' website for the most complete and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

All times subject to change. Thursday, 8/12 DCI Quarterfinals Show Starts at 3:30pm Surf Performs at 4:04pm Group photo and load after performance Corps Departs for Attica, IN housing - 6pm (We are not staying for the Thursday night show.) Read the rest of the article here (http://www.jerseysurf.org/articles/215/1/Corps-Schedule---Last-4-Days-of-Tour/Page1.html). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

DCI week… we made it! The corps is now at DCI Championships. The goals for the season have been to excel as a re-emerging corps and to establish a level of excellence that is truly Spartan. We are well on our way to acheiving this goal. Accomplishing a great conclusion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

A few days ago, I held in my hands a valveless trumpet upon which ringing fanfares were once sounded in the Royal Court of His Majesty, James II of England. This rarest of horns may also have served to enliven Shakespearian dramas and comedies of the period. Crafted of copper... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=53

The Cavaliers are taking no prisoners in an assault to regain their world class status. In a rare appearance locally, the Cavaliers drum and bugle corps, sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, delivered a final run-through Monday night at North Central College in Naperville. The short show drew nearly 2,500 fans, who... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Dee Palmer is undoubtedly the ‘music maker’ for DeKalb County, but Mike Embrey could be called the “music man.” Unlike Professor Higgins in the Broadway hit “Music Man,” Embrey isn’t trying to sell instruments to kids, but rather provide first class musical entertainment to this part of northern Illinois. His company,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

One of the most highly anticipated special events of World Championships Week is this Friday's post-Semifinals performance of the 180-member Star of Indiana alumni corps. Mike Ferlazzo reports from Star Alumni's rehearsal in today's Field Pass. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Touring with a drum and bugle corps whose electrifying performances have reached legendary status within Drum Corps International is a dream come true for ULM music education majors Nathan Powell, 21, a trumpet player from Shreveport, and Mason Coats, 19, a tuba player from Thibodaux. So when the award-winning Boston Crusaders... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Alumni and friends of the Phantom Regiment will again gather prior to DCI finals from noon-5 p.m. Aug. 14. The event will be at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery at 10 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis. It's located 4 blocks north and 2 blocks east of Lucas Oil Stadium. Once inside... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

You've been watching them all season long on the DCI Fan Network...and now your chance has come to pick a winner! The DCI Fan Network Fan Choice Award will be awarded to one World and one Open Class corps at the DCI World Championship Finals this Saturday, Aug. 14. It's... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39