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Members, Alumni and Fans of the Madison Scouts:The 2008 Tour DVD “La Noche de la Iguana - the 2008 Madison Scouts” is now released and shipping. You can get a preview of the video by clicking here:http://vidego.multicastmedia.com/player.php?p=ma909zz2Read the rest of the article here (http://news.madisonscouts.org/?p=174). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Spirit will hold the third weekend camp of the '09 season for brass and percussion (no cymbals) next weekend, January 2, 3, 4 at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, AL. The corps will continue preparations for the upcoming season and will continue to audition perspective members. It is... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Production is being completed over the next several days for the long-awaited Cadets 2008 All Access Tour DVD and this is your chance to order your copy today for only $34 and save $5 off the regular $39 price. This double DVD set will be different from the past years,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

DCE, DCUK and DCN have clarified the description of instruments that can be amplified next season. All acoustic percussion membrane, acoustic percussion keyboards, latin percussion instruments and other comparable acoustic equipment used for musical effects are legal and can be amplified.The organisations announced earlier this year that the 2009 contest... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

A Dubuque business has issued a challenge to supporters of the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps: Come up with $20,000 for the Colts' trip to Washington and the firm will match every penny.The McCoy Group offered the challenge grant to the Colts to help pay for the corps' participation... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The DCE European Championships 2009 will again be held in the Parkstad Limburg Stadium in Kerkrade. The football club Roda JC and Drum Corps Europe have come to an agreement about the stadium. The DCE Championships will be held on Saturday, September 26th.The responses by visitors and corps regarding the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Sarah Quesnell is only a few weeks away from seeing history firsthand. The Galena High School junior is preparing for her trip to the inauguration of President Barack Obama.Quesnell, the daughter of Jeff Quesnell, Galena, will march with the Colts Drum Bugle Corps. And it's an impressive event,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Santa Clara Vanguard is currently seeking applicants and nominations for the newly created position of Sound Engineer. We encourage anyone interested in this position to review the corresponding job description posting.Please contact Brian Mason, Percussion Coordinator, for further information.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.scvanguard.org/about/news/news.cfm?news_id=affeb218-436a-4ea3-bef4-28fa42520a83). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Vanguard Cadets successfully kicked off another season this past weekend with almost 200 attendees treated to a full Santa Clara family experience. 'Inspiring,' 'Educational,' and 'Family' were three words used to describe the experience by clinic attendees, all new to the Santa Clara organization.Friday night, prospective and veteran members... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The entire drum corps community has lost a dear friend with the passing of long-term drum corps writer, performer, volunteer, and champion for the activity Michael Cozy Baker this morning in Birmingham, AL. Cozy had been hospitalized for the past month, suffering from the effects of an... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The entire drum corps community has lost a dear friend with the passing of long-term drum corps writer, performer, volunteer, and champion for the activity Michael Cozy Baker this morning in Birmingham, AL. Cozy had been hospitalized for the past month, suffering from the effects of an... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Kanstul Musical Instruments, producer of professional brasswinds and supplier to the industry has been contracted by Sony / BMG Music Entertainment to produce replicas of Miles Davis’ mouthpiece to be included in a comprehensive retrospective of Miles’ music under their Legacy Recordings label. “We consider this a very special opportunity to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Vanguard Cadets are excited to announce their 2009 design and education staffs, which are already hard at work preparing for the December clinic and 2009 season.Steve Barnhill returns again for the third consecutive season to lead the Brass Caption and the Kohei Mizushima will once again helm the Percussion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

It is with great sadness, today Sunday 14th December, we had our 6 charity boxes stolen from WestVale Lodge, Greetland, Halifax.We had earlier in the day done a couple of hours at Morrisons playing collecting, and this is what the boxes were full of.Whilst performing at the Lodge,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

This Sunday, The Academy completed its second consecutive weekend of its annual clinic/auditions for the 2009 corps. Participants were treated to another 14 hours of solid instruction and an inside look into The Academy’s rehearsal techniques. This weekend featured opportunities for new and returning brass and percussion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Twas the weekend before Christmas and all‘round Fort Millwas the sound of music ringing all throughout the hills.A drum corps was gathered at a camp at Nation Fordwith visions of a future covering many miles on summer tour.The food truck was set and equipment unloadedas unpleasant weather to northern travelers... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

The Auburn Purple Lancers are off the ground and running. Finishing up a successful autumn recruitment campaign they are now rehearsing with twenty members in the battery section and a growing brass ensemble. The color guard and dance ensemble is rehearsing on a weekly basis with designs on developing... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Marching Music France concluded on Sunday December 21st a partnership with the organisation Marching Music Breizh (MMB). MMF Board of Directors is proud to announce the creation of its first regional organisation.Marching Music Breizh is now assigned to Breton all age marching orchestras even if, in the future, MMB will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The to-do list before Greg Orwoll doesn't look like those most of us have this week. His doesn't show gift-buying, party-planning or package-wrapping.But make no mistake: He's making a list and checking it twice.For Orwoll, there is a lot to do if he's going to get his Colts Drum and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

We have received several requests for the DCA Championship Schedule. The U.S. Labor Day holiday determines the dates for the Championship. In 2009, Labor Day - always set by law as the first Monday in September - is September 7th. This is the latest possible date for it. Correspondingly, DCA... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Plans are underway for the Dagenham Crusaders Drum Bugle Corps to field an Alumni/ Reunion corps for DCUK's 30th anniversary at the 2009 British Drum Corps Championships.The organisers therefore call on all ex members who would wish to be part of this project to get in touch. There... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

The Atlanta CorpsVets are proud to announce they have joined the Conn-Selmer family beginning with the 2009 season. Dr. David Stollberg, Executive Director made the announcement earlier this week to the corps membership. Dr. Stollberg said about the purchase, We are extremely happy to have this relationship with the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

All those who attended the 2008 Teal Sound Awards Banquet were treated to an outstanding evening of great fun, excellent food and a remembrance of the 2008 10th Anniversary Season. Our sincerest thanks goes out to Brandon Clemon's mom who wowed all of us with her desert rendition of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Unfortunately, the Salem School District has canceled all activities, including ours.The December Camp is Canceled.Apologizes for the confusion and any inconvenience this may have caused.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.oregoncrusaders.org/). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Although the official start of winter doesn't arrive until this Sunday, a blustery weekend is in store for the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey area. The administration of the Jersey Surf is keeping an eye on the weather situation, and as of 12 Noon Friday, all systems are still GO... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39