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The Atlanta CorpsVets Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the addition of two great talents to the 2009 CorpsVets brass staff. Jerry McEver and Dr. Tom Gibson. Jerry McEver holds an M.A. in Tuba Performance from Jacksonville State University and has worked as a graduate assistant to Dr.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Scout Hut Development project was awarded a cheque for £50,000 from the peoples million live on ITV News West. The money will see the replacement of an old, out of date and increasingly unsafe hall that makes up part of the group’s premises.The new hall will enable the group... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The recent Lebanon County Holiday Parade featured an appearance by a music and marching group that had not been heard locally since the 1970s. Appearing as the “Belvedere Alumni,” former members of the extinct Schuylkill Haven Belvederes Drum Bugle Corps braved the elements to perform for an appreciative... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Follow along as the Crusaders audition weekend happens! Crusaders executive director Tom Spataro will be posting right here live from the weekend in Tampa. Stay on top of events as they unfold!Read the rest of the article here (http://www.crusaders.com/crusaders/news/news_item.asp?news_item_id=378). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

FB Drum Bugle Corps from The Hague - The Netherlands have presented their new logo. The corps thought it was time for a new logo as the corps changed their name from Federatieband to FB Drum Bugle Corps earlier this year.The corps from The Hague was... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

SoCal Dream Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce major additions to the staff for 2009.Kevin M. Bell joins SoCal Dream for the 2009 season and will assume a dual role of Drill Designer and Visual Tech. Kevin’s involvement in pageantry arts spans over 20 years as a performer,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Santa Clara Vanguard Alumni Association has offered to raise funds to purchase a brand new souvenir trailer for the Vanguard. This fundraising project will also assist in retrofitting the current souvenir trailer into a new kitchen trailer (or a Mini Miss Amana ) for the Vanguard Cadets.The purchase... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Some Shenandoah University students did not join the mass of people traveling for Thanksgiving.Instead, they are staying in Winchester for at least part of their five-day holiday break.Joe Hilling, an 18-year-old sophomore from metropolitan Philadelphia, stayed in town because Winchester is closer to Canton, Ohio, than his home in eastern... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Due to the number of drummers who participate in our Fall Workshops, Percussion Coordinator Matt Altmire has assembled a team of faculty to ensure that all participants get the highest level of instruction and personalized attention.In addition to the Pacific Crest staff, we are excited and honored to announce a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Two corps are gearing up for their return to DCI competitive action in the coming year, much to the delight of drum corps fans and corps supporters across the country.Following two seasons of inactivity, the Columbus, Ohio-based Capital Regiment is preparing to return to the field of competition in 2009.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Carolina Crown hosted a booth at both the annual North Carolina Music Educators Association conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana. The purpose of these booths was to promote all the educational opportunities that Crown provides as well as providing a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Fifty days… 41 states… more than 100 spectacular events. Starting on June 20, the 2009 Drum Corps International Summer Tour will bring the exciting performances of the world’s most elite and exclusive marching music ensembles to passionate fans across the United States. With many familiar locations and favorite venues slated... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Campaigns are swinging into action across the region as eight groups in ITV West learned today that they have made it through to compete in The People’s Millions TV contest for Big Lottery Fund money worth £5 million. Five groups in the region will win awards of up to £50,000... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Congratulations go out today to North Port High School's Drum Bugle Corps, which last weekend completed the 2008 competition season by finishing in the top 10 in class 2A at the state marching band finals.The group performed three routines for their Fiesta themed show at Tropicana... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The 2009 season opened on a high note for Crown as the corps welcomed a record-setting turnout of 350 applicants at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC. The staff was excited at the talent level of the musicians and performers who were in attendance at the first camp... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

This past Sunday, November 23rd, City Sound Drum Bugle Corps held an audition/clinic in the Los Angeles area. The turnout was well beyond our expectations, especially in the percussion area. Several eager and very qualified young people spent the day auditioning and rehearsing.The percussion people did... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

With the vision of providing an exceptional Junior Drum and Bugle Corps experience in Southeastern CT , Surfers Alumni Association (SAA), the parent organization of 7th Regiment, has made a significant investment into the corps' future. Building on the success of the last two seasons, and as part of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Community programs sponsored by the Santa Clara Vanguard provide a place for local children to learn dance and for artists of all ages to teach, learn, and exhibit art as performance. Ashley Carter started with the Children’s Adventure in Movement program at SCV when she was 7 years old. Ashley’s... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Auditions for the corps are just around the corner. Coming in from out of town? Here is a list of hotels that are near the auditions and links to their websites. A limited number of local members are available to house applicants as well. More information... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

It is with great pleasure that the Santa Clara Vanguard welcomes back Mr. George Brown. George is rejoining SCV as the Director of Operations. He will be part of the core management team, reporting directly to CEO Jeff Fiedler and working closely with the COO, Kathy Serksnis.“George’s familiarity with the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

With less than one week left to postmark your order, time is ticking out for your chance to secure some of the best seats for the 2009 DCI World Championships!Drum Corps International is excited to present its 2009 World Championships from Indianapolis, Ind., at the brand new Lucas Oil Stadium,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Just a few weeks ago, 16-year-old Kevin Leboeuf finished out the Fall high school marching band season with Immaculata High School. It could have been the time to put his feet up and coast into the holidays, but not so for this Milford, N.J., teen. The 2009 Cadets have been... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Austin Stars Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to present our 2009 show “Footsteps of a Soldier”. Join us as we follow a World War II soldier on his journey – first with basic training, a night out, deployment, the battle, and finally his return home. You can read... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Rochester’s Empire Statesmen have three events to celebrate next weekend: the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a two day open house camp to mark the start of the 2009 music program and a gala banquet and ball to mark the wind-up of the 25th anniversary season.The 2009 Empire Statesmen production is titled... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Reading Buccaneers Drum Bugle Corps today announced the designers and instructors that will lead the corps’ percussion section for the 2009 season.“The Buccaneers’ percussion program is outstanding,” said staff coordinator Carl Ruocco. “Every year, I’m in awe of what this ensemble accomplishes with only weekends to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39