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Teal Sound is pleased to announce the movement of Mr. Marcos Martinez, Teal's former Visual Caption Head to the position of Visual Supervisor/Designer for the 2009 season. While looking for a unique style and development for the upcoming season, it was determined that Marcos could add the flare and flash... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

With 27 years of history in the books, the corps has begun to organize an effort to reconnect with the alumni who have built the corps we have today. Many amazingly talented and wonderful people have called themselves Bushwackers over the years, so a committee was formed in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The FORCE Drum Bugle Corps is in development stages in Fort Worth and Arlington, TX. A Web presence has been created ( http://www.experiencetheforce.org (http://www.experiencetheforce.org) ) and staff applications are now being accepted.Why a drum corps in North Texas? The Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan Statistical... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

An event of this magnitude comes once in a lifetime… Seventy-five years of loyalty, passion and discipline. Seventy-five years of tradition and innovation. Seventy-five years of friends who carry on the legacy. Read the rest of the article here... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Following on from a very successful 2008 season, Spirit of Coventry are looking for Staff/Instructors in various key areas to facilitate the new season. These are:Corps CoordinatorGuard Caption HeadFront Line Caption HeadPercussion StaffBrass Caption HeadRead the rest of the article here (http://www.dcuk.org.uk/news/news_08073.html). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The Sacramento Mandarins are pleased to announce the appointment of Gregory Mar as program coordinator. Greg is an active designer, instructor and adjudicator on the west coast and has extensive experience in all facets of the winter guard, marching band and drum corps activities. Greg will be working to produce... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Pacific Crest is pleased to announce instructional staff changes for the 2009 season.Ariel Campos, Front EnsembleStuart Pompel, Executive Director and Front Ensemble Arranger, is stepping down from his arranging duties to concentrate more time as Executive Director. Ariel Campos will take over as Front Ensemble Arranger and Instructor. He will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts announce a strategic partnership with the Signature Winter Guard of Westminster, Colorado for the 2009 season. The relationship is primarily focused on developing cross-educational opportunities between the two organizations while simultaneously providing the Scouts organization a presence in the winter guard activity. The two groups share several... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

There are few reasons to ignore your dream of being a Cadet! And even fewer to see what it’s like to play alongside a World-Class hornline or percussion section! The Nine-Time World Champion Cadets invite horn players, percussionists, and colorguard members to Audition Camp on Nov. 21-23 in the Philadelphia,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The 2008 DCA Class A World Champion ALLIANCE Drum Bugle Corps will be hosting our 5th annual Open House/Audition Camp for the 2009 season on Sunday, December 7th, 2008 at Sprayberry High School (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sprayberry+High+School,+Marietta,+Cobb,+Georgia+30066 ie=UTF8 oe=utf-8 client=firefox-a hl=en cd=1 geocode=FTL8BgId1rD2-g sll=37.0625,-95.677068 sspn=23.875,57.630033 ll=34.014606,-84.496365 spn=0.01832,0.038624 z=15 iwloc=A) in Marietta... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

DCA will hold its bi-annual rules congress on December 13th 14th at the George Eastman House Museum on East Ave. in Rochester, NY. A meeting for voting member corps will begin Saturday morning at 9:00AM, followed by the first general session at 10:00AM. All competing all-aged... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

DCA President Gil Silva, announced this weekend at the fall executive board meeting that the final day to submit bids for the 2010/2011 DCA World Championships will be January 15, 2009. So far, he has received requests for information from several cities. The DCA Championship presents not only... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Naugatuck, Ct. high school band will serve as the host for the Ct. Hurricanes open house/first rehearsal on Sunday December 7th from 10-5. Band director Bob Kogut served as a marching member and instructor for the Hurricanes for many years and has supported the corps since then. A full... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

The Reading Buccaneers Drum Bugle Corps announced today its complete brass design and instructional staff for the 2009 season. “The staff we’ve assembled represents some of the best and brightest in the drum corps activity,” said Staff Coordinator Carl Ruocco. “I am thrilled that very talented members... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Indoor Percussion Europe and Drum Corps Europe are proud to announce that they will enter a partnership. The DCE judging panel will judge at IPE events, starting next year. Indoor Percussion Europe is the counterpart of Drum Corps Europe , says DCE chairman Marcel Matthijsse. IPE has the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps is very pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Joseph Kuerzi as its Program Coordinator for the 2009 Season. This takes place after several attemps to get Mr. Kuerzi on board in the past.2009 will marksthe twenty ninth season that Mr. Kuerzi will be involved... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Mystikal Youth Arts Organization is please to announce David Roberts as the new Corps Director. David comes to Mystikal with drum corps experience as well as being a band director. David obtained his BA in Music Education from Jacksonville State University and is currently working on his Masters of Music... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Preparations continue for the first rehearsal camp of the 2009 season... and the Jersey Surf's first rehearsal as a World Class Drum Corps International unit!Here are a few answers to questions frequently asked about camp travel arrangements:Location (for electronic mapping / GPS purposes):Camden County Technical School343 Berlin-Cross Keys RoadSicklerville, NJ... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

With the 2009 implementation of electronic instruments comes an incredible responsibility. The challenge is to present these new aural opportunities in a refined way that will open the door to diverse textures, while, at the same time, remain true to the drum corps identity. As Aaron Guidry, Crossmen... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

We are happy to announce that two new management positions have been filled by two Spartans Support Staff members!Therese Griffin has accepted the position of General Manager. Working directly with and reporting to the Executive Director, Therese will be responsible for coordinating and management of services pertaining to Corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

As far as reunions go, this one may be one of the most patriotic, since it takes place in America’s Hometown.While not a battle of the bands, nine drum corps vie each year for the privilege of performing in the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration’s annual National Senior Drum and Bugle... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Marching Music France and Drum Corps Europe will enter a strategic partnership. Marching Music France is a new French music organisation, and one of their aims is to promote the drum corps style in their country.With education, Marching Music France wants to teach musicians 'the drum corps way' during national... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

Members, Alumni and Fans of the Madison Scouts:The 2008 Tour DVD “La Noche de la Iguana - the 2008 Madison Scouts” is now available to pre-order through Box 5 productions for a special discounted price of $25.Shot while on tour with the Scouts, this DVD includes a behind the scenes... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Troopers corps director Fred Morris is pleased to announce the 2009 Brass staff.Leading the Brass Caption in 2009 is Scott-Lee Atchison. Scott is returning to the corps for his third year on The Troopers staff as Brass Caption Head. Jayme Taylor (High Brass Coordinator) Fuller Lyon (Low Brass... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Nearly 40 years ago, Rob Dunnington wore lederhosen and a Bavarian hat while marching in the Dutch Boy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps.The Kitchener boy, then 12 years old, wanted nothing more than to play his contrabass tuba-like horn, performing in the Oktoberfest parade and traveling with the corps all... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39