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In January of this year, Craig Aswegan and I initiated a capital fund raising campaign now dubbed “The Largest Garage Sale Ever!”. The event, slated for October 2nd 3rd in Madison, has been actively progressing through the initial planning stages. With the facility secured, dates scheduled and the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Spirit is pleased to announce the musical works to be featured in the corps’ 2010 production, Forging an Icon. The works by composers, each known as a leader in their respective areas of composition, provide the soundtrack to Spirit’s return to the modern city of Atlanta and its icon,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

CHOPS National Percussive Arts Competition, a series of drumline contests, will launch its premiere event Saturday June 5th 2010 in Santa Clarita, California thanks to the generosity of its sponsorship team and the cooperation between The Concord Blue Devils' System Blue and the creative arts and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Greg Lagola, The Cadets' programming associate, is offering an internship in New York City in the fashion industry. The internship is at Rafael Cennamo Couture and will consist of helping with the production manager produce the collection in factories in New York. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

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... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

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... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Phantom Regiment has a few openings available for Euphonium and Tuba. Applicants should be in good physical condition and drum corps experience is preferred. Those interested should email Corps Director, Dan Farrell - dan@regiment.org for more information.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.regiment.org/story.cfm?ID=995). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Tickets are now available for two area drum and bugle corps shows. The Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps of Racine is offering a “WEEKEND OF DRUM CORPS AND MORE,” with a Saturday evening show in Racine and a Sunday afternoon show in Kenosha.The Kiltie Klassic will be presented at Hammes... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

During the school year, they are Cowboys, Thunderbirds, Bison, Camels, Tigers and Bearcats.During the summer, they are Troopers.This season, there will be seven homegrown members of the Troopers Drum Bugle Corps — three from Cheyenne and one each from Douglas, Lander, Gillette and Buffalo. Seven — out of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

When we last wrote about the Spartans Drum Bugle Corps in this space some seven months ago, the Nashua-based organization was just starting to get back on its feet after a federal judge had approved its reorganization plan two months earlier at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manchester.More than... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Conquistadors Colorguard 2010 Summer Season is set to begin on May 29th. Rehearsals will be held in the Oakdale Mall North Lot by the Sears Auto Center in Johnson City, NY beginning at 4:00 PM and going until 9:00 PM on Saturdays.The group intends to rehearse throughout the summer... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

As a group, the members have not stepped a step of the intensely intricate drill together.But the Troopers Drum Bugle Corps has been on a roll since last Aug. 7, when the group founded and headquartered in Casper, America's Drum Corps, qualified for finals at the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Spirit has an immediate opening in the following areas: Trumpet, Baritone, Tuba, and Color Guard. Interested individuals should contact director@spiritdrumcorps.org for more information.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.spiritdrumcorps.org/index.php?option=com_content view=article id=236:immediate-openings). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Sixteen corps members from the Blue Stars gathered at Drum Corps International’s Indianapolis headquarters Friday, May 21, for a leadership workshop. The session, led by Blue Stars Corps Director Howard Weinstein, was in anticipation of corps members arriving Friday evening at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis for the start... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

All meals will be provided this weekend. Practice is Friday, Saturday and Sunday night until 9pm. Members will have Monday off. Please make sure you wear white t-shirts and dark shorts for ensemble time. The plan is to have Spartan wear available for the weekend.Please remember every weekend from... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Some graduates may envision spending a lazy day pool-side with friends, while working a part-time gig this summer. Others may be scrambling with last-minute academic arrangements for the fall. And then there are the two grads, who just can’t wait to train with 150 of their fellow Bluecoats Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Corey Moore is on a 5:30 a.m. flight on Friday. He's not that thrilled about that, but he's plenty stoked about the destination. I'm really excited, said the Troopers drum major about arriving in Casper on Friday for all-day rehearsals.After having qualified for finals a year ago, the second-year... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Pheasant Lane Mall parking lot came alive this weekend with a sound absent last year: the cadence of drums, as the reborn Spartans Drum Bugle Corps practiced for its first public appearance in a year and a half.The award-winning organization is not only landing on its feet... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Carolina Crown Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Kevin Smith as President of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Jim Coates as the Executive Director/CEO effective May 19, 2010. Kevin moves up to the board president position after over twenty years as the organization’s volunteer executive... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Cadets are moved into Spring Training now for close to a week, and as the summer begins to evolve, the corps has the following needs. Interested? Fit the bill? Tuba and Baritone PlayerDue to an injury and a school related problem, two holes have opened up in the 72-person... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

To keep up to date on where the corps is rehearsing, performing, when they do laundry - everything, please check out the Daily Events Calendar at the top left of the front page of our website.It will contain our daily schedule whether we are rehearsing or have a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Phil Espanto has pledged a $1,000 gift to Pacific Crest each time he closes a deal referred to him by our Organization.Phil's son, Richard, performed with the corps from 2003 throgh 2005. He and his wive, Virginia, were active volunteers during their time with the corps, and want to find... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

The influence of Stan Kenton has not been foreign to the Blue Devils. Two separate worlds that in a peculiar dance of coincidence continue to leave an imprint on audiences worldwide. According to Ted Gioia in his book The History of Jazz, The strong willed Kenton, forged an orchestra... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Open Class Advisory Committee met during the first week of May for a final evaluation and review of new and re-emerging drum corps throughout the country. Following the evaluation, six Open Class corps have been approved for participation in the 2010 Drum Corps International Tour.“For DCI's Open Class, growth... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Pacific Crest offers Southern California school music programs a promotional program for our Corps at the Crest Series. For school groups of 50 or more, tickets to the Walnut or Vista show are made available to you for only $5 per ticket! The value of these tickets is $15, so... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39