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Dustin Shahidehpour may be a rookie, but the marimba-playing Chicago native has been a Phantom Regiment fan since his early teens.He’s known for quite some time he was destined to be a part of a group like this. His first year is going fast, with the group constantly on the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The second DCUK show of the 2010 season saw one Junior Class corps, 11 out the 13 Open Class corps and a guest band from Ireland in competition at Victoria Park in Warrington. After last years downpour, this year, whilst grey clouds were present during most of the day, luckily... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Torrential rain, thunderstorms, and a near-tornado swept through TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Saturday, July 17, putting an early end to what otherwise would have been one of the largest drum corps events to take place in the upper Midwest in recent years.Before the start of the event, however, the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

17th July 2010 saw a very windy Academy Brass Show at the Barnsley Football Club Training Ground, Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The Company took the gold in the Associates, closely followed by Kidsgrove Scouts (2nd place). The Black Knights (3rd) and Cheshire Cadets (4th) concluded the division.With 19 units performing... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

The Phantom Regiment Alumni Association is pleased to announce that its 2010 inductee to the Phantom Regiment Heritage Plaque is current Regiment Board President, Tim Farrell.Tim has had a long involvement with the Phantom Regiment organization, dating back to October 1971 when he joined the brass section of the corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

There’s no place like home. That’s how the La Crosse Blue Stars felt Friday with their first home show in three years in La Crosse.Percussionists Peter Cary and Thomas Benko last performed in La Crosse at a River City Rhapsody competition in 2007. The Blue Stars couldn’t have a home... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Which 1979 classic had corps members singing about Rice Krispies? Where are the top DCI shows this week? Who won last week's Time Capsule contest? Dan Potter answers all these questions and more in the Friday Fun-n-Games edition of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian.Have a Field Pass question, comment... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Pacific Crest is once again selling its concert percussion instruments. These have been used for one or two seasons, and are in excellent condition!With budget cuts in education, consider purchasing used gear in excellent condition. if you're a student, this is a great way to have an instrument at home... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

The Velvet Knights Drum Bugle Corps present an Evening of Music and Drum Corps for the Community Sunday July 18, 2010 - Festivities begin at 5pm Bellflower High School Stadium - 15301 S. McNab Bellflower CA FEATURING: Mariachi Centenario de Huntington Park The Velvet Knights Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Good seats are available at the gate beginning at 4 p.m. for both shows.WOI TV has signed on as the title sponsor for Summer Showdown and has a great spot running for us.Click to view WOI TV adPlease enjoy it and forward it!Read the rest of the article here (http://www.colts.org/news/news.cfm?news_id=474). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

LOCATIONPaul Brown Tiger Stadium314 Russell Blvd.Massillon, OH Event Phone: 330.458.2048Event Time: 7:00pmRead the rest of the article here (http://www.bluecoats.com/event_detail.asp?event_id=876). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Southwest Corps Connection is the local edition of the Drum Corps International Summer Tour Event featuring some of the world’s best drum and bugle corps. These shows attract thousands of enthusiastic drum corps fans from across the country.One more show this Summer -July 18 at Dobson H.S.!!!!1501 West Guadalupe... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The European score page of all certified DCE contests is now online. The scores of all contests so far have been brought together on one page. The design of this page has been updated since last year, when the score page was first published. Via a tab at the top... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

They call it the major league of marching band. It's coming to Van Buren. It's the Battle on the Border marching competition.Each participating drum and bugle corps has musicians from around the country. The groups prepare all summer long for numerous competitions throughout the summer.Each corps will perform a show.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Though sporadic, El Paso has hosted several Drum Corps International shows here. The last contest here was several years ago.But on Monday night at Bowie High School the corps will be back, as five groups will be in town to practice and then compete.Drum Corps International groups are the major... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Boston Crusaders and the Madison Scouts are pleased to announce “The Old School Challenge”, a two-week fundraising blitz that pits two of drum corps’ oldest units in a head-to-head battle for financial supremacy.Starting this weekend, and continuing for two weeks, the two corps will compete against each other in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The funeral service for Stan Biggs, who helped found the Guelph Royalaires, marched in front of the corps for many years as drum major and served as corps director and business manager, will be held on Monday, July 19 at 1:30 pm at the McIntyre Wilkie Funeral Home (Gilchrist Chapel),... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The Cadets invite you to their annual DCI East Pre-Show Social on Saturday, Aug. 7 at the local brew house from 4- 6 p.m. Hosted by the Cadets Alumni Association, the free event returns for a third year to the Allentown Brewworks and gives alumni, donors and friends of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

A musical rumble of sorts will take over Memorial High School’s Chabot McDonough Field in Manchester at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18, when old-school drum and bugle corps come head to head with today’s new guard in a thundering, high-stepping exhibition and competition. Manchester’s Muchachos Drum Bugle Corp... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The 2010 Blue Knights aren't content to stimulate just the brains of audiences. This year's corps is out to capture hearts and applauding hands too. Dan Potter talks with opinionated BK Program Coordinator Marc Sylvester in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian.Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Statewide, teens and young adults have dropped the remote and picked up an instrument to become a part of the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps.Mark Richardson, executive director of Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts, founded the corps with several other volunteers in 2001, creating a musical outlet for young... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, July 12 marked the official end of the most recent Chase Community Giving Facebook campaign. As part of the program, Chase awarded a grand prize of $250,000 to the charity with the most votes, $100,000 to four runner-ups, and $20,000 to the next 195 organizations.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Episode 2010-12 of the Drum Corps Planet Box Center podcast is now available for download! Join DCP Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin as he recaps the results of the past weekend's competitions and looks forward to where the corps will be this weekend. Kevin also gives a mini-review of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

There are many new faces on the staff of the Colts this year. However, as we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the corps is still showing its True Colors. Have a Field Pass question, comment or request? Leave a message for Dan Potter by phone at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Maybe you haven't taken a road trip since your high school or college days — well, now's your chance!Drum Corps International with Ticketmaster is currently offering a special Road Trip deal on tickets to the Saturday, Aug. 14 World Championship Finals, but only for a very limited time.From now until... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39