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Due to recent uncertainty with the advertised venue for the 2008 British Drum Corps Championships on Saturday 20th September the DCUK Board have made the decision to move the event to a new stadium.Whilst there are a number of venues that could have used the Board did not want to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=30

The regular season is now officially over and a great one it has been. In the last two shows of the season, Reading Buccaneers in their own show, retained #1 seed in prelims with a convincing 5 point victory over the Brigadiers and a final score of 95.538. In West... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=29

Following the success of the Samsung Viral video, which has now had over half a million worldwide hits on YouTube, the Black Knights from Gravesend in Kent are to appear in a new TV commercial for Pizza Hut.Management from Black Knights today sealed the deal to provide a Drum Corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=30

At the city council meeting on Monday August 18th, 2008, Executive Director Rick Valenzuela, along with Board President Tim Farrell and Program Director Dan Farrell, received a proclamation from the Mayor of Rockford, Larry Morrissey declaring the week of August 18th to be Phantom Regiment Week.After receiving another standing ovation,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

Chairman Dick Pronti has announced the order of appearance for the 2008 DCA Mini Corps Contest held at the Riverside Convention Center in Rochester on Friday August 29th. This event follows the annual I E competition at the same site starting at 5:30. Main St. is blocked off to allow... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=29

Eric Sabach will be stepping down as Corps Director/Director of Youth Programs for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. While at the Blue Stars, Eric was a key part of the team that returned the corps to the Drum Corps International Finals for the first time in 29 years.Through... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

The Austin Stars are now accepting applications for the 2009 season. Spots are available for staff and performing members in every section of the corps. We will compete in the Drum Corps Associates circuit and go all the way to the DCA World Championships on Labor Day Weekend... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=29

Drum corps using the Quantum Marching instruments from Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic scored high in the inaugural DCI World Championship Open Class Finals. Congratulations to the Jersey Surf who took Third Place and Teal Sound who finished in Fifth place in the Open Class Finals. Coming into the championships,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

Save big with the Cadets' special end of summer baritone and trumpet sale.The Cadets have placed on sale 13 trumpets (Large bore Yamaha YTR-8345GS) for $900! ($800 benefits USSBA bands.) These instruments have been used for one year, and are available now on a first-come first-served basis. At the same... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

A drum roll, a trumpet blast and three months of drills pushed young Sioux Falls musicians to the top of the world.They are members of the Phantom Regiment unit that took first place Aug. 9 in the Drum Corps International championships in Indiana. The event is the gold standard in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

Black Knights from Gravesend in Kent, are to appear in two episodes of a new comedy sketch show, “Beehive” to be shown on E4 later in the year.)The show, to consist of five episodes, will star stand-up comedian Sarah Kendall, Alice Lowe (Garth Margenhi's Darkplace), Barunka O'Shaughnessy (Respectable) and Clare... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Carolina Crown is selling all Yamaha Marching Brass Concert Percussion instruments. All brass instruments have been used for (1) season (2008) while the concert percussion has been used for (2) seasons (2007-08). All instruments have been inspected and maintained by a Yamaha certified technician and are... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=28

Congratulations to Rachel Anderson who was recently awarded the George Zingali Memorial Scholarship. The Zingali award is presented annually to an outstanding World Class color guard captain and is sponsored by the George Zingali Scholarship Committee. The award was presented at the DCI World Championship Semifinals in Bloomington,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

After three years of leading the Santa Clara Vanguard (SCV) Jeff Pearson has decided to step down as Program Manager and Corps Director. During Pearson's tenure the Vanguard placed as high as fifth in the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Class rankings, its Vanguard Cadets recently won the DCI Open... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

The Spartans offices, telephones, instructors and administrative staff are buzzing with activity!As we reflect on the 2008 season, we are also in the early stages of preparing for the 2009 season.If you are interested in learning more about us and the upcoming season, please complete and submit a “Membership Form”... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39

The Spartans offices, telephones, instructors and administrative staff are buzzing with activity!As we reflect on the 2008 season, we are also in the early stages of preparing for the 2009 season.If you are interested in learning more about us and the upcoming season, please complete and submit a “Membership Form”... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

Two familiar faces and well-respected instructors will assume lead roles in the 2009 Cadets’ Percussion Section. Colin McNutt has been named the corps’ Director of Percussion and lead arranger while Iain Moyer steps into the role of Front Ensemble Arranger. Both McNutt and Moyer have been instructors with the Cadets... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=28

Rochester’s Empire Statesmen are steadily closing the gap between themselves and still-undefeated Reading Buccaneers, finishing a strong second to the Bucs in the Parade of Champions American Legion National Championship contest in Scranton, Pennsylvania on August 16. Statesmen sailed ahead of Hawthorne Caballeros and Connecticut Hurricanes in the second-last... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=29

Several hundred members of the Carolina Crown family met in the cafeteria at Bloomington South HS on Wednesday, August 6th of DCI Finals week.They met to 1) recognize the achievements and milestones of some of their tremendous members as well as their Team Crown members, and most importantly,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

Drum Corps Europe has asked designer Cristian Barbarino to design special 'Championships banners' for the upcoming DCE European Championships in Kerkrade - The Netherlands on 27th September. DCE informed all participating corps about the banners, and hopefully the banners will appear on many corps websites.Although many drum corps fans visit... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=30

Band students, take note.Right now, you may be wondering why the heck you ever wanted to be in a marching band.It's hot. It's humid. You're working hard - early and late - while many of your classmates sleep in, enjoying the last days of their summer vacation.Read the rest of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

The GLASSMEN are excited to hold their Banquet Weekend Wine and Beer Tasting on Friday, August 29th!To celebrate the GLASSMEN Season, the corps is calling on all supporters to help kick off the banquet weekend. The details are:WHERE:The Beer and Wine Cave4400 Heatherdowns BlvdMaumee, OhioRead the rest of the article... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

Finally !! After many years of talking about it the NYO is having it's First Tee Off Outing. This event is open to everyone and is designed to be an enjoyable times of golf catching up on past friendships and of course fund raising fro the Dutch Boy Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=39

Finally !! After many years of talking about it the NYO is having it's First Tee Off Outing. This event is open to everyone and is designed to be an enjoyable times of golf catching up on past friendships and of course fund raising fro the Dutch Boy Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=28

After a successful summer season on the road, the YEA!/Cadets Merchandise Trailer made it’s way home to Allentown, PA after a long Summer Drum Corps Tour. Once it arrived and the doors were opened staff members were disappointed to see a little more than the average wear and tear that... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28