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Today, applicants for the 2009 Academy Drum Corps Clinic/Auditions were sent all of their music, forms, letters from staff, and details for the auditions. For the past several weeks since hiring the new instructors, the Caption Heads have been reviewing their technical programs and planning for the year to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Today, applicants for the 2009 Academy Drum Corps Clinic/Auditions were sent all of their music, forms, letters from staff, and details for the auditions. For the past several weeks since hiring the new instructors, the Caption Heads have been reviewing their technical programs and planning for the year to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Glen Crosby - Percussion Caption HeadGlen Crosby started his percussion career at the age of nine, taking lessons in his home town of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. He's been involved with the drum corps activity ever since. He spent 1981 to 1984 as a member of the Concord Blue Devils,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

With Pacific Crest's newest video series, Center Snare, you can play along with Southern California's World Class Drum Corps. Gain access to actual snare parts from our 2009 show, and learn how interpret them. See exclusive footage of the drumline performing these parts at the World Championships, and play along... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The 2008 season ended with a bang for DCAssociates as the Buccaneers sailed into the sunset with a four-peat trophy while Midwest powerhouse Minnesota Brass, Inc., earned their highest placement ever, second place. Alliance returned to Tara in Atlanta with Class A honors, and Fusion Core, Chops and SoCal Dream... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

Corps director Bernie Malesky is extremely pleased and excited to announce that the Connecticut Hurricanes will kick off their 2009 campaign at their open house/ first rehearsal on Sunday, December 7th at Naugatuck High School. The event will be held from 10-5 as the corps has been hard at work... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

A Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the 2009 Cadets will be held on Aug. 1, 2009 during the corps’ 75th Anniversary Summer Diamond Bash at Montclair State University Conference Center in Montclair, N.J. Chairing the Silent Auction Committee is Kathy Santo of Upper Saddle River, N.J. Santo, a member of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

The Cascades would like to welcome back Josh Hinkel as the brass arranger for the 2009 season. Hinkel, a Dynasty USA artist and a member of the Vic Firth educational team, was brought onto the design team last season. The brass staff also includes Ryan Lewis, Jeremy Perman, Zach Smith... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts announce that the following individuals have been named as caption heads for the 2009 season:Nick Williams – BrassCharlotte Morrow – Color GuardBrad Meyer – Front EnsembleRoger Carter – PercussionNeil Adkison – VisualRead the rest of the article here (http://news.madisonscouts.org/?p=160). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

So that a friend with kidney disease might live, 54-year-old Randy Warner said he happily took 25 trips to hospitals, doctors' offices and clinics to see whether he could donate an organ.He didn't find at all bothersome the 17 procedures, 14 tests and at least a dozen interviews by psychiatrists,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

Electronically downloadable audition packets for the battery section (snares, tenors, basses, cymbals) and front ensemble are now available for purchase through Tapspace Publications. These revolutionary new audition packets contain video (30 minutes for cymbals and over 2 hours for the drums!) as well as accompanying PDF files containing music and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Caption Head - Adam Kalnick Fusion is pleased to have Adam Kalnick return as Caption Head for the 2009 season. Adam has been part of the Fusion Team since its inaugural season and has been instrumental in the progress the Core has made since its inception.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

The Madison Scouts will be hosting auditions in five locations for the 2009 season. You only need to attend one. Live auditions are with a staff member who will determine your status by the end of the day. Video auditions will be shot on location and sent to the caption... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

New for 2009 auditions, and supplementing the three existing audition locations of Massachusetts, Texas and Florida is a one day audition at Eastridge High School in Rochester, NY on November 1. We've had a number of members come through our program from upstate New York in the last... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Several new corps logo templates have been added for Halloweenophiles looking to give their pumpkins a distinct “drum corps” look this October.Don’t forget, you can win big from Drum Corps International this Halloween! DCI’s second annual pumpkin carving contest is calling out drum corps fans around the world to come... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39

Crusaders Color Guard Caption Head Matt Winans and a team of World Class instructors will be offering a dance and colorguard convention on Sunday, November 9 in Miami, FLVisit the Project Spin website for more information!Read the rest of the article here (http://www.crusaders.com/crusaders/news/news_item.asp?news_item_id=373). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=39

Friday, November 21st, 2008 marks the official start of the 2009 season for Carolina Crown. The numbers of those who have registered is overwhelming. We are excited to see what this season brings for Carolina Crown. It is time for everyone to start thinking about travel... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

You are all cordially invited to attend the 2008 Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Banquet. Please join us in celebrating the success of the Blue Stars' past season and return to Finals after 29 years!What: Blue Stars 2008 BanquetWho: All marching members, parents, family, volunteers, staff and board members... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39

Prospective members, educators, parents, fans, hot off the press is the Membership Brochure for the 2009 corps. Learn more about the details of the clinic/auditions, view dozens of pictures from the 2008 season, learn about plans for the 2009 corps, and much more!Read the rest of the article here... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=39

The New York Skyliners announce that their annual Membership Day/Open House will take place on Sunday, November 23rd at the Dover American Legion Post #27, 2 Legion Place in Dover, New Jersey. Registration starts at 12:00 PM, and the event ends at 5:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Continuing the tradition of their vanguard namesake, Vanguard Cadets will once again explore new territory with their 2009 production, Love. While the repertoire is still being finalized, most, if not all of the music will be recognizable to marching pageantry fans, supported by lush and popular melodies, unexpected... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=39

The Impulse drum line brought their outdoor performance expertise to center court last weekend (Oct. 11) when the National Basketball League’s Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets played a rare outdoor pre-season game at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif.According to NBA.com this nationally televised event was attended... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39

Born of a 1942 commissioned dance to premiere at the Library of Congress, 'Ballet for Martha' - Aaron Copland's composition for his friend and contemporary Martha Graham, will title the Santa Clara Vanguard summer program in 2009. Drawing upon the original influence of the American spirit, youth, optimism and hope,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39

The 30th Annual Kansai Marching Band Contest took place at Maishima Arena in Osaka on October 19th. In the independent class, eight marching units, including six drum and brass/bugle corps were on hand, competing for two seats in the All-Japan National Contest, to be held at the Saitama Super... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Troopers corps director Fred Morris is pleased to announce the 2009 visual and color guard staff. Leading the visual caption in 2009 is Nick Benson. Nick previously served the Cascades and Oregon Crusaders in the visual caption and is starting his 2nd season with the Troopers. Nick is also... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=39