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Our January camp was a very successful and exciting weekend. For those that remember 2009's January camp, the weather was a frightening blizzard and plenty of ice making for a tough ride home, but not this year! Temperate temperatures allowing everyone to focus on building a great drum corps.The energy... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Saturday evening, January 23, the voting membership of Drum Corps International gathered to pass final judgment on each of the 2010 rules proposals that were forwarded from the earlier instructors caucus session. Below you will find a summary of each modification, followed by the Crusaders' viewpoint in red.The voting... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Dream Association SoCal Dream Drum Bugle Corps are proud to announce our newest member to the SoCal Dream family--. The Genesis Ensemble Winter Guard, Led by the creative talents of Alex Vasquez and Robert Ramirez will be heading into its second season as an Independent... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Buglers Hall of Fame is proud to announce the newly elected members for the Class of 2010 as follows; Joseph Brancati, (Amboy Dukes, The Romeo Cadets), Frank Diliberto (Sunrisers, Selden Cadets and Blessed Sacrament), Wayne Downey ( Sunrisers, Santa Clara Vanguard and Blue Devils), Dominick Del Ray ( Empire... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Music was in the air at Englewood High School this past weekend as the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps was in residence preparing for their 2010 competitive season. This was the last audition camp for the corps and students were in attendance from throughout the United States trying... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Cadets will learn Samuel Barber’s School for Scandal this weekend as the hornline weaves in three additional minutes of music to their summer program. By Sunday, the corps will have nearly seven minutes of show repertoire under their belts! The corps gathers Jan. 29-31st at Woodstown High School in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

It all began this past November when the JP Morgan Chase Foundation developed an innovative online charity campaign, handing the keys over to millions of Facebook users to decide which non-profit organizations should share in $5 million worth of grants. The campaign, Chase Community Giving, wrapped up last week, engaging... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

In light of the recent change to World Class status from the Voting Membership at the DCI Winter Meetings in Indianapolis, IN this past weekend, Teal Sound is pleased to announce that the Friends of Teal have made it possible to lower our tuition for the 2010 season from $2100.00... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Blue Devils are excited to launch their new Shopping Mall. The Mall gives you quick access to stores with just ONE shopping cart and account.System Blue <systemblue.org (http://systemblue.org/)> System Blue is a mixture of products, educational live events and publishing designed to provide a System of Excellence... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Forte Drum Bugle Corps of Grand Prairie, TX is proud to announce the 2010 Visual Staff:Visual Caption Head, Kenneth ThompsonKenneth Thompson currently lives in the Dallas area where he serves as a band director for Duncanville ISD. Kenneth has been a clinician/instructor/technician in Texas for the past 8... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

On May 9th 2006, Take That announced their comeback in a record deal worth £3 million. In 2010, with a production costing just under £300, the Pacemakers will bring the award winning pop band Take That to the drum corps field in a completely original format.The music score has been... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

In an effort to serve our readers with the news and content they enjoy, Youth Education in the Arts is asking its email subscribers to identify the type of information they wish to receive in our email publications. It’s simple and will take no time at all! Simply check the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Poynton hasn’t got talent...according to music mogul Simon Cowell.The village’s popular drum group failed to impress the notoriously tough judges at the auditions for Britain’s Got Talent.The Poynton Commodores Drum Corps were given the dreaded three red crosses by judges Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan after they took to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

How can you get exposure in the newspapers? At the European Drum Corps Symposium, this Saturday in London, there will be a clinic session about public relations.DCE's PR Manager Dennis Naaktgeboren, who is also a reporter for the largest national newspaper in The Netherlands, will explain the different between a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Federatieband is abandoning the idea of being a drum bugle corps. The corps is once again positioning itself as a 'corps style marching band', a style in which FB was conducted up until a few years ago. There will be no shows in the near future.The American... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Like many fans of drum corps, I've devoted several of my summer vacation plans over the years to include a pilgrimage to the host city of the Drum Corps International World Championships. Prior to my involvement on the staff of a corps and long before being able to experience the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Episode 2010-04 of the Drum Corps Planet Box Center podcast is now available for download. This week, Managing News Editor looks back at the DCI Winter Meetings and reviews which rules passed and which were voted down by the instructors and board members. Kevin also looks forward as... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Music City Drum and Bugle Corps once again set new standards for itself at the camp held January 23-24. The horn line and battery rehearsed St. Louis Blues together for the first time. There were smiles and tapping toes aplenty at the camp's show and tell .... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

At the DCI Annual Meeting last weekend in Indianapolis, Open Class corps directors elected committee officers, discussed best practices for their organizations, planned their Championships in Michigan City and Indianapolis, and adopted a strategic plan to guide them through the next five years.Advisory Committee ElectionsColt Cadets Director Vicki Schaffer was... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

After a decade of use, the current equipment trailer is too small for the corps. We've simply outgrown it, explains Executive Director Stuart Pompel.BackgroundIn 2000, we purchased a 20-year-old 45-foot trailer. The trailer was originally designed to hold five mallet instruments, timpani, 60 brass instruments, a set of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Sponsored By Blue Devils B Drum Bugle Corps non-profit 501©3 youth organization March 27, 2010 (Sat.) Doors open: 5:00 p.m. (No-Host Bar) Dinner: 6:00 (Please arrive before dinner begins) Music-dance: 8:00 –... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The Hawthorne Caballeros are excited and pleased to announce their 2010 competing program with the presentation of “Behind the Mask”. Behind the Mask will be an original production composed by our New 2010 Design Team.Behind the Mask will transport you into the world of identity – is it real or... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts are saddened to learn of the passing of Linda Hilton this past fall at the age of 68.Linda was a life-long drum corps fan, activist, and worker. Among her accomplishments in drum corps, Linda served as the Publicity Director and Chairman of the Board for the Madison... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Lots of new members; which corps has not dreamed of that? Ten years ago, Ronald Wassink launched a revolutionary idea for his corps Jubal: Music Kids. After all these years, it is still very successful. At the European Drum Corps Symposium, he will share his idea with others.Entire meetings are... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The 2010 show is based on the story of the great emperor - Julius Caesar. This new and original masterpiece will allow us to express ourselves with true Italian temperament and vitality.IMPERATOR is an ambitious program and will come alive on the field this year with emotion, experience and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39