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The friends and memories made in 2009 during The Cadets 75th Anniversary season will be cherished by the family of Maroon and Gold for a lifetime. As we close out a year to remember and head into 2010, there is still time to order that keepsake that commemorates a remarkable... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Auditions and interviews for the 2010 Sacramento Mandarins drum major positions were recently conducted during the corps’ January camp. Leadership and conducting sessions were included as part of this process. Saturday evening had all the candidates conducting the brass line during ensemble rehearsal; Sunday morning consisted of interviews with the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The 2010 drum corps season has begun! It's not too late to be a part of Music City Legend! Just come on by to our next rehearsal and see for yourself the tremendous start to 2010.Music City Legend's next rehearsal is February 6th and 7th at La Vergne H.S.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Teal Sound has been granted access to the World Class schedule by the Drum Corps International voting membership at its annual meeting this weekend in Indianapolis.Corps director Randy W. Blackburn said, Teal Sound has made great strides in the past few months in the development of its operational processes... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Saturday evening, 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.The voting membership agreed the proposal to allow a sound engineer in the press box is a procedural change and did... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Mrs. Connie Kardash, “Mrs. K,” former Quarter Mistress (1953-61) of The Cadets, passed away Jan. 21st following a brief illness. She was approaching her 98th birthday and, until today, held the distinction of “Oldest Surviving Member of the Cadet Family.” She is the mother of Cadet soprano bugler Bill Kardash... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

As the Chase Community Giving campaign comes to a close, we'd like to give thanks to the drum corps community, for uniting in support of the efforts of Carolina Crown, the Cavaliers, the Colts and Phantom Regiment. Though it doesn't look like a drum corps will break into the top... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

This afternoon, corps staff members gathered in Indianapolis for the DCI Annual Meeting discussed eight 2010 rules proposals, recommending whether or not each should be sent along for a final vote by representatives of the DCI member corps.Read more about all eight rules proposals in detail.With a unanimous vote, the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The January camp was definitely a big step forward towards the 2010 season. For one of the few times ever, attendance showed a substantial increase from the December camp. The January camp allowed for consolidation of Northern California and Southern California audition sessions. We also had attendees from our Hawaii... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Burgundy and Black is coming back.The colours long linked with the St. John's Drum and Bugle Corps are still flying high. And alumni who remember the group's glory days are ready to make some noise about it. It has been a dying activity in this area, said John... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Black Knights recently appointed a New Corps Director at an EGM called on 16th January. Paul Richards is the latest person to take on the role of Corps Director. Paul joined the Black Knights Cadets back in 1995 and worked his way up to the Senior Corps in 1997.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

The Drum Major for the 2010 season is Patrick Beare. He currently lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a music education major at the University of New Mexico also studying percussion and conducting. He comes to the Cascades as a rook-out after marching with Oregon Crusaders as their tenor... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Mandarins have posted a photo montage from their recent January rehearsal camp. You can check out the photos on their website here (http://www.mandarins.org/). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts have posted a video recap of their December rehearsal camp. The video features rehearsal footage of the horn line and percussion practicing Rhapsody in Blue as well as Jim Mason speaking to the Scouts during camp.View the video here (http://madisonscouts.org/Madison_Scouts/Home.html). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Friday January 15 saw the return of warm weather to Florida just in time for the Crusaders to roll into town. Program Coordinator Jay Kennedy arrived with music for the hornline hot off the presses, and the instructional staff prepared to whittle the final membership down to the 2010... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Music City Legend is selling flag silks from past seasons, which are all in great condition and priced very reasonably. If you or your program are on a tight budget, make us an offer as prices may be negotiable! If you are interested in purchasing any of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Field Visual Sheet ChangeJudge George Oliviero has offered a proposal to, “Create a field visual sheet that is parallel in structure to the other visual sheets. This means that the field visual sheet will be clearly separated into a ‘what’ and ‘how’ sheet. The three other visual sheets have a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Big changes are on the way for The Cadets fleet of trucks, thanks to the generosity of the corps’ 2009 donors and supporters. The outpouring of support during the 75th Anniversary and Holiday campaigns will allow the next generation of Cadets to travel like the champions they are! As a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Corps directors, instructors, and even drum majors will be in Indianapolis this weekend for the DCI Winter Meetings ... aka the Janual! Just in time, Dan Potter returns with a special edition Field Pass to preview the events and give a last minute boost to four DCI corps vying for... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Change Time of Entry and Warm Up (Pre-Show)This is another proposal from the Cadets’ George Hopkins; one that would influence the way the audience perceives the entertainment value of shows.Under current rules, there are 17-minute blocks allotted for each corps’ production including setup and actual performance time. Under this proposal,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Be a part of the action of the Waste Management Phoenix open and help The Academy continue to run its programs. Last year The Academy raised over $20,000 that went towards operational expenses for the various programs of the organization. You do not need to know anything about golf, nor... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Bret Kuhn, program coordinator, along with the entire Colts design team are pleased to announce their 2010 program: True Colors.The Colts will be playing selections by Michael Torke, Jeff Beal, Billy Steinberg-Tom Kelly and Paul Halley.Additional details to follow... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

On Jan. 22-23, instructors and directors of the voting membership of Drum Corps International will meet in Indianapolis to discuss eight new rule proposals as part of the annual DCI winter business meetings. DCI.org columnist Michael Boo breaks down each of the items that will be considered and gives his... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The January 15-17 weekend was the third camp for the MMX season although it was the FIRST camp of 2010! This camp was the first camp of the season that did not include the colorguard, due to their indoor season. The rest of the corps gathered at Nation Ford High... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The Sun Devils Drum and Bugle Corps is very proud to announce Bugles Across America, as a major sponsor of the corps. Bugles Across America offered The Sun Devils a major contribution towards our 2010 uniform fund. The Sun Devils will fly the Bugles Across America flag in our honor... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39