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The Blue Devils have announced the release of the official iPhone application of the DCI World Champion Blue Devils.The application provides users access to their Mediabox system - where users can watch over 150 free current and historical videos, listen to free audio tracks and view over 10,000 photos.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The five-time defending Drum Corps Associates (www.dcacorps.org (http://www.dcacorps.org/)) world champion Reading Buccaneers secured a victory in the corps' first competition of the 2010 season Saturday night, besting three other all-age drum and bugle corps at the 7th Annual Cabs Beach Party, at Maxwell Field in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Buccaneers... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Tickets for the DCE European Championships are now for sale at Roda JC. In the fan store of the Parkstad Limburg Stadion, tickets can be picked up and paid for directly. It's first time that DCE has a regional venue for the presale. Drum Corps Europe is delighted with Roda... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

More than 600 spectators attended Pacific Crest's 2010 Sneak Preview on Saturday, June 12. The event, held at Irvine High School, introduced Pacific Crest alumni, parents, and fans to its 2010 production, Maze. All proceeds raised help fund the 2010 tour. We hope you enjoy this brief photo montage of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Music City Drum and Bugle Corps recently gave its first performance of 2010 at the CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade. Following Grand Marshal Brenda Lee up historic Broadway Avenue, the corps performed a jazzy arrangement of Tennessee Waltz for the thousands in attendance. The corps received a lot... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The GLASSMEN have rolled out!The luggage bays were loaded for the first time tonight, the food truck has been fully stocked, and the equipment truck is packed with everything the GLASSMEN need to light up the field this summer! We're happy to say that the corps has rolled out... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The annual preseason Cornfield Tour has been a success and is coming to a close. The miniature tour takes the corps to different locations in the Dubuque area in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. The cornfield tour serves as a 'training camp' for tour, and allows the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Kick off the 2010 Drum Corps International Summer Music Games Tour in Chesapeake VA on Saturday, June 19th with The 3 C's Double Play Season Opener . Join Carolina Crown, The Cadets and The Cavaliers for this unique event.The event will be identical in format to the Allentown,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The 2010 drum corps season will begin with a picnic and performance by High Country Brass, Troopers and Blue Knights one day before the Troopers and Blue Knights leave on first tour. Parents, friends and supporters are invited to the send off of what should be an exciting summer for... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

After four weeks of an intense Pre-Tour, two canceled dress rehearsal, and one Cook Truck Fire, The Cavaliers are ready to show audiences across the country what makes them mad with the 2010 program Mad World.One would think rehearsing 10-12 hours each day for nearly 28 days straight would take... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

My first visit to the Stillwater area was in 1959 when an exciting new even called Drum Beauty came to town. This was my introduction to what would be a lifetime of activity and excitement for me.One of the first drum corps to compete here in Stillwater was the Garfield... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Denise Odello, assistant professor of music, received an Imagine Fund Award to support her drum corps research, an investigation titled Music, Sport, and Morality: Competition and the Drum Corps.A musicologist, Odello studies how people use music. Her project focuses on wind bands, technically drum and bugle corps, specifically Drum Corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The 2010 Drum Corps International Tour steps off today and DCI's Field Pass presented by Zildjian has your season preview! Hall of Famers Michael Cesario and Marc Sylvester join Dan Potter for the first of a multi-part series exploring the 2010 productions of last year's Top 12.Today, a look back... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Having spent nearly five weeks at Spring Training in the beautiful picturesque setting on Western Pennsylvania, The Cadets have taken to the road, and are today rehearsing at J. Birney Crum Stadium, readying for their first performance of the season! Tonight, in their hometown of Allentown, Pa., the corps will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The La Crosse Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is ready to move up to another level this season in the world-class division of Drum Corps International.The Blue Stars, who finished eighth the past two years at the world championships, start the 2010 season with bigger expectations and a more... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Each summer, Drum Corps International groups offer students and fans a unique opportunity to learn all aspects of corps technique—taught by the members and staff who bring drum corps to life on the field.Coinciding with some of the biggest events of the summer, DCI’s Live Learning series takes place at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps of Wayne, New Jersey are pleased to announce their design team for the 2010 season. Michael Hamilton, PJ Tankard, Colin Bell and Mike Russ are collaborating on the Raiders’ program for this year.Michael Hamilton is returning for his sixth year with the Raiders... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Drums Across the Tri-State is taking place on Monday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. at University of Charleston Stadium - Laidley Field.Tickets are only available through Kerr's Music World stores in Charleston or Huntington. You can purchase them in advance today and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Saturday... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Carolina Crown's Eric Sabach talks to WRHI's Jay Taylor and Sheila Caldwell discuss FirstBEAT and Crown's impact on the local community. FirstBEAT will be held on Sunday, June 20th at 7 PM at the Fort Mill HS Stadium in Fort Mill, SC. Click on the link below to Listen.Read... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Family Day Preview will be a very exciting and special event. The Blue Devils organization will also be celebrating Family Day in conjunction with the exhibition. Not only will you enjoy performances by the Blue Devils, the Renegades, the Santa Clara Vanguard and Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, but in the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Early Wednesday morning, while the corps was en route from Bellbrook, OH to Dillsburg, PA, smoke was discovered coming from the cook truck while at a rest stop. Drivers Collis Wagner, Lorene Hines and Don McWhorter jumped into action when they discovered a major blaze in the interior of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Greg Newell often is asked what to expect from the Drum Corps International's summer tour, which will make a stop in Charleston Monday. I like to say it's marching band on steroids, he said. It's very similar to marching band, but it's taking it a couple of levels... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Greg Newell says the best way to describe Drums Across the Tri-State is marching band on steroids. The annual drum and bugle corps show comes to Laidley Field at 7:30 p.m. Monday, the first time it's been part of FestivALL. It's loud, colorful and moves fast, said... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

A contingent of brass musicians from Nashville’s Music City Legend Drum Bugle Corps performed the National Anthem last Thursday, June 10th, at the monthly luncheon hosted by the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce at the Opryland Radisson Hotel in Nashville. The featured speaker was Tennessee Governor Phil... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

We are fast approaching our summer tour and most volunteer positions have been secured. However, we are short handed a few drivers for the volunteer/staff RV's and an auxiliary vehicle. Let us know if you would like to joining us! As a driver, your sole responsibility is... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39