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Columbus State University music student Christopher Johns won’t be watching the presidential inaugural parade from the sidelines — he’ll be marching in it.Johns has been chosen as one of the 150 members of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps performing in President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural parade on Jan. 20.The Cadets... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce that Chris Komnick is joining its administrative team in the role of Executive Director, a move that will enable Jeff Spanos to focus his efforts in the newly created role of Development Director. Chris has been working closely with the corps since the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

The Blue Stars were well represented on the recently completed Brass Odyssey tour of Japan. Four members of the Blue Stars' family were among the elite 47-member Brass Odyssey cast: Brass Technician Amy Frost (trumpet/piccolo trumpet), Member Ellie Lundin (trumpet), Brass Technician Melissa Primavera (bass trombone/euphonium/baritone), and Color Guard Technician... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps should reach its financial goal to participate in the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.The Colts are among 100 groups that were selected from 1,382 applicants. The estimated total cost of the trip will be around $60,000.In late December,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Cadets won’t leave anything to chance on Jan. 20th when they perform in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade. Traffic, detours, closed roads, heightened security and needed time for warm up and staging will have the corps leaving the Philadelphia region as early as 2 a.m. to make the two... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

There couldn’t have been a better start to Corey Beck’s last year with the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.On Jan. 20, the 20-year-old Blanchard native will be among 150 members of the corps to march in the presidential inaugural parade.It will be the first inauguration Beck has attended. He’s eager... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The 2009 Drum Corps Japan Championships will take place at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday 11th January. Eight corps (Division I and Division II) will enter the field.The participating corps are Sonic Lancers, Cherry Blossoms, Phoenix Regiment, Tokyo Phoenix (Division II), the Jokers, the Yokohama Scouts and the Yokohama Inspires... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

A Sioux Falls teenager is getting ready for a trip to Washington, D.C. where she'll march with a band in the inaugural parade. This grand performance was one of many for the Colts this summer; a drum and bugle corps out of Dubuque, Iowa. Sioux Falls Roosevelt senior Chelsea Veire... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

After two years on the Scouts’ front ensemble staff, Brad Meyer will assume the role of caption head for the 2009 season. Joining him are four new front ensemble staff members: Colin Brown, Reid Paxton, Matt Nadolny, and Ben Potts.Brad is a doctoral student in percussion performance at the University... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Cavaliers held their second audition camp this weekend at McNeil High School in Austin, Texas. It was a very successful weekend for The Cavalier returning veterans and first time candidates for the 2009 Season. This satellite camp attracted the best attendance and talent thus far. The brass and percussion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Lake Erie Thunder Drum and Bugle Corps announces the appointment of Nick Mennecke to Guard Caption Head.Nick Has marched numerous seasons with Lake Erie Regiment Drum Corps and Winter Guard, Patriots Drum Corps and Winter Guard, Empire Statesmen, Pride of Cincinnati Winter Guard, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The New Year is upon us and the Cadets couldn't be more thrilled!In 2009, the Cadets cross a benchmark year as the corps celebrates its 75th Anniversary season. Even more exciting is the corps doesn't have to wait until Memorial Day weekend to proudly wear the gorgeous Maroon and Gold.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Time ran out on the Kawartha Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.The group had been invited to represent Canada as a guest band at the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France next year.John O' Reilly, speaking on behalf of the Kawartha Kavaliers Drum Corps France Committee, said that... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

A memorial service is being planned to celebrate the life of Mike Cozy Baker, who passed-away on December 27, 2008, to take place on Sunday, January 18th at the Camellia Meeting Room of the Lake Guntersville Resort State Park Lodge, just outside Guntersville, AL - starting at 1:00pm.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Capital Regiment will be running a bus from Virginia Beach, VA to Columbus, OH starting in January 2009. This is being done to help the people in that area where there isn’t a drum corps conveniently located to service that area. We are excited by the interest coming from... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Sounds of Philadelphia Drum Bugle Corps is offering to every corps an oppertunity to join with us in the 2009 season to carry a patch being made to honor our dear friend and fellow Corpsman Michael Cozy Baker on our uniforms for the 2009 season.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Mystikal Youth Arts Organization is pleased to announce the first Master Class/Auditions in the state of Texas! On Saturday, January 24th Robert Flores, current Mystikal Brass Caption Head and Rio Grande Valley area Band Director, will host Alfredo Velez Jr. with a brass warm-up Master Class. The Master Class, as... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Indoor Percussion Europe (IPE) will organise a Percussion Information Day in Estaimpuis (B) on January 17. Percussion advisors/specialists from IPE will explain matters for the upcomming European Indoor Percussion Season. During this meeting they will explain and discuss topics like education, organisation, contests and judging. Presentations and discussions are planned... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Lake Erie Thunder is pleased to announce their 2009 program entitled...... Lake Effect. The show will incorporate many styles of music with selections that will challenge the corps members and entertain audiences as well. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this production.Lake Effect is a natural phenomenon... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The latest news from the Drum Corps Europe is easily accessible on your iPhone or iPod Touch. By placing the DCE RSS feed in the favorites of the iPhone browser, all news is just a few clicks away.With the iPhone you can visit websites, but zooming and scrolling on big... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Beginning Thursday night, Madison, Wisconsin saw a winter storm advisory that lasted through noon on Friday. Several early flights into the region were canceled or delayed. Many Scout hopefuls had no choice but to forego their travel plans. By late morning the city had cleared most of the roadways, and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Minnesota Brass Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their 2009 program, NOCTURNE - Songs for the Night. This dark and rich program will explore various moods of the night. Earle Hagen's Harlem Nocturne provides the thematic backdrop for the production. Additional selections will include an edgy... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The Sacramento Mandarins December camp was held in conditions that ranged from sunny, to cold, to rainy! Despite the weather, the facilities at the new Cosumnes Oaks High School provided a terrific backdrop for the Mandarins first camp of the 2009 season. The total attendance, when combined with the Mandarins... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Defenders Alumni Corps is please to announce the return of two former staff members to the 2009 corps' instructional staff.Kevin McDonald will be returning to teach the percussion section in 2009. Kevin was an pivotal part of the Defenders percussion staff from 1980-1982. Recently Kevin has taught many corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Yamato Drum and Bugle Corps will host it's annual Workshop for Percussion on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 at Arroyo High School in El Monte, CA. This workshop caters to snare, multi-tenors, bass drum, cymbals and mallet keyboards.Pay via PalPal by December 31st and get a free t-shirt! (While supply last)... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39