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More than 70 participants from all field bands will take part in the National Clinic week in Durban (South Africa) from December 7 through 14 2008. Members are from all parts of South Africa and have been selected carefully. All of them are instructors and valuable members with talent and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Drum Corps United Kingdom/British Youth Band Association and the British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations have been contacted by Blue Devils of Concord, California, USA to advise that unfortunately they will not be able to travel to Europe in 2009.Over the past few months much work had taken place... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

2009 Program - Requiem Dies Irae from Requiem by Guiseppe Verdi ³Mass² by John Mackey Agnus Dei from Mass by Leonard Bernstein Lux Aeterna from Requiem for a Dream by Clint Mansell Joy from Awakening by Joseph Curiale ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Phantom Regiment is pleased to announce the return of Rick Subel to the Regiment staff. Rick will be taking on the roles of guard designer and caption head for the 2009 season. He was last on the Regiment guard staff from 2005 to 2007. Also returning in his choreographer role... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Legends is pleased to announce the 2009 design team; Ibe Sodawalla (program oversight/brass arranger), Landon Ewers (percussion design), and Ryan Miller (drill/visual design/colorguard choreography). This team has been together since the 2007 Season through all facets of development of the organization and product. says Ibe Sodawalla, Executive... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Auditions for the 2009 Crossmen began last week at sites in Kansas City, MO and West Chester, PA. They continued this week with over 430 young musicians attended an eXperience/audition camp in San Antonio and Dallas. This was the second year for the corps to offer... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

What a great weekend for the Colts Family! The banquet allowed us to hear final words from many of our age outs, and the kick off meeting on Sunday introduced the staff and excitement of 2009. If you were unable to be here with us, we wish you could have... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

We are excited to announce James Wilson as our Brass Caption-Head. James is an alumnus of the Madison Scouts and is originally from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor's of Music degree from the University of Tulsa. He has been a brass instructor for Southwind Drum Bugle... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Capital Regiment hosted its November 2008 camp this past weekend in preparation for a return for 2009. There were a lot of excited people who showed up for this exciting time. The Percussion Section experienced a remarkable weekend. With the people that showed up, everyone had an... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Annual Awards Banquet held at the Four Points by Sheraton ON November 21, 2008, captured the accomplishments of the Blue Knights' 50th year! Although filled with celebrations, the year was bittersweet with the remembrances of Becky Yarberry, former BK tour director and Percussion Ensemble member, Chris Danskin, avid... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Following nominations being received and a postal election process being completed, Drum Corps United Kingdom are pleased to announce details of their Board for 2009.The four Board members from 2008 had all been nominated to remain in office for a further term and therefore Joe Fitzpatrick, Chris Jones, Jason Oates... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Santa Clara Vanguard completed another successful Thanksgiving weekend Clinic/Audition, with the brass section performing a draft of the opening segment from the summer program Ballet for Martha. On Friday morning prospective and veteran members arrived from all over the United States and Canada, primarily from western states and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Members of the Empire Statesmen organization wound up their 25th anniversary season on November 29 with the largest, liveliest and loudest banquet in the organization’s quarter-century history.The evening included a large-screen presentation of pictures taken over 25 years of corps activity, a video produced during July 4 weekend alumni performances,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Sounds of Philadelphia are pleased to announce the start of the 2009 Season of this new and exciting Drum corps from the City of Brotherly love. We will be entering the 2009 DCA competitive season with a program called Welcome to the Parade The... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Teal Sound is in the process of creating a new uniform design that will take the corps into it's second decade of entertaining audiences all around the US. The new design will feature the original colors of the corps when it was first established in 1998.The anticipated look of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

Volunteers are needed for the remaining five winter camps, Spring Training and Summer Tour 2009. Specifically, the upcoming camp on Dec. 12-14 is in need of volunteer cooks while future camps will also require the help of seamstresses and builders. “Parents, family members, alumni, supporters and fans anyone is welcome... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Ken Karlin returns to the Madison Scouts visual staff for a second season as both drill writer and caption supervisor. Ken has been a member of the Blue Devils’ visual staff for over ten years and works with James Logan High School. “We are excited to have Ken return in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Circle your calendars and listen for the drum roll.For a third year, Gowans Stadium has been named the site for a Starlite Drum-O-Rama competition.The July 13, 2009, Hutchinson Drums Across Kansas is booked as the only major show in the state for the year. The event will star eight drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Eleven returning and two new staff members will guide the Cadets’ colorguard in 2009 as the group recently met for auditions at the corps’ first camp in November. Leading the team will be Caption Supervisor Emma Roberts, now celebrating her thirteenth year with the corps. Also returning will be well-known... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps have this week appointed a new Corps Director. Rus Rogers will be taking over the role following the departure of Ken Mansfield.Ken made the difficult decision to stand down as corps director following changes in his personal circumstances, which would have made it very... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

It is not too late to join Spirit for the 2009 season! After completing a very rewarding weekend of auditions, Spirit will continue the audition process with brass auditions in Richardson, Texas on December 13 and with brass and percussion auditions December 19-21 in Jacksonville, Alabama. If you... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Youth Education in the Arts [YEA!] is seeking your help in collecting desirable prizes and items for a Cadets’ 75th Anniversary Silent Auction to be held Aug. 1 at the Montclair State University Conference Center in Montclair, N.J. The auction will be held in conjunction with the Cadets 75th Anniversary... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Hello Parents, Family and Friends of Spartans!Volunteers are at the heart of this organization. They are its very lifeblood. Therefore, we are reaching out to you. All of you potential volunteers who believe in the quality of the experience given to these young people, all who understand that... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Grant Wood All-City Drum and Bugle Corps hopes to learn this week whether or not it will march Barack Obama's inaugural parade.If it marches, it should be at the head of the parade, according to its band director Slayton Thompson. Just like we launched Obama in Iowa's leadoff... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

11th Annual Lake Erie Fanfare and Erie Drum Corps Association Sportsman's RaffleSaturday February 7, 2009, 5-10pm, Doors open at 3pm. Donation: $10Rainbow Gardens (Waldameer Park) - Use West 8th Street Entrance. By State Law, Rainbow Gardens is now a non-smoking facility. Free refreshments and food. Prints by... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39