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Last week Mr. Key Poulan and Mr. Dan Bryan, the composers of our 2008 show, came back to Verdello for the second year, to help setting our new show Inferno di Dante . We spent 10 great days together and the American staff set his job going working... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

DCE regrets to announce the cancellation of the UK regional contest to be held at Crystal Palace in London on June 21 2008. This is due to a number of Corps withdrawing from the show in recent weeks, as well as problems with the venue. DCE Chairman Marcel Matthijsse said... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=30

Yamato Drum Corps' annual Memorial Weekend Camp will be held at Valley View High School in Moreno Valley starting on Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26. This camp is Yamato's first sleep-over camp of the season. Corps Member report time on Friday is 6 PM with rehearsal... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

Jubal and Jong Jubal will not enter the DCE Power Regional in London, England on June 21st. No accommodation has been found to house the corps during the weekend. The corps states that there are still too many uncertainties, making the risk to take a group of 190 people across... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

Impulse will be performing at finals a bit early in 2008. Impulse Drum Bugle Corps will make a run at the new Open Division Championship finals this summer in Indiana, but first… Impulse has been hand selected as the Halftime Act for the 1st game of the NBA’s... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=28

Winter/Spring camps are finally over, and it's time to move-in to town. Memorial Day Weekend is traditionally the start of the performance season, and is also the hardest rehearsal weekend as we continue putting together the pieces for our production. Below is some pertinent information to get you ready... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

Despite the vandalism of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, the Rochester Crusaders Drum Bugle Corps continues its community outreach in initiating a year long co-fundraiser with AIDS Rochester. The Rochester Crusaders will host, “GAY BINGO” the first Sunday of every month and will donate a good portion... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=29

From Cincinnati Tradition this morning: Cozy, We voted yesterday and we are in! I'll let Amber (Roeker, DCAssociates Central Coordinator) know this morning; so you have my word, you can print it! Thanks! -- Tom Slade, Director Cincinnati Tradition Sr. Drum Bugle Corps, http://www.cincinnatitradition.org . Two... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=39

Jasper High School junior Andrew Kier has been selected to tour with the Drum Corps International group Memphis Sound this summer. Kier is a drum major with the JHS band. I've never seen Andy so excited about anything as he is this, Jasper High School Band Director Jeff Parma... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

On Sunday, May 11th, Yamato hosted its very first gathering of its members and their families at their Mother's Day Picnic. Nearly 90 family plus corps members attended an afternoon of great food and entainment to honor their mothers and grand mothers who do so much. May 11th was... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

Why aren't you marching drum corps this summer? Southern California is home to, if I'm not mistaken, seven drum corps not to mention the all-age corps. What is stopping you? The opportunities for you are endless.... To make new friends! To travel! To perform in front of enthusiastic audiences! To... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

After having toured through the US five times with borrowed and rented trucks, a dream has finally come true! In 2004 Jeff Fiedler, former director of The Cavaliers, asked us “Did you bring your own truck??” Unfortunately we had to admit that the white monster had been rented, and completely... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Then come be part of the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets!Vanguard Cadets have just a few spots remaining for the 2008 season. This year's tour takes us all over California, the Mid-west, dips into the South with a great show in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

In less than two days after the start of the ticket sale for the DCE Championships 2008 (Saturday 27th September), section A of the stand has been sold out.Many drum corps fans decided to purchase their tickets as soon as possible, with 280 sold in the first ten minutes. Within... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

The Velvet Knights Drum Bugle Corps, a division of the VK Youth Arts Organization, Inc. will hold their Silent Auction and Casino Night/Poker Tournament, on Saturday May 31, 2008, from 6pm to midnight, to benefit the members of the 2008 season. All proceeds will go towards the costs... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

On the first day of the ticket sale, Drum Corps Europe sold 500 tickets for the 2008 edition of the DCE Championships. 280 tickets were sold in the first ten minutes after the ticket sale started.Apparently a lot of drum corps fans want to be one of the first to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30

Admission tickets for the 2008 edition of the DCE European Championships are now available in the DCE webshop. The event will be held at the beautiful Parkstad Limburg Stadium in Kerkrade - The Netherlands.All European top corps will be present at the DCE Championships, including 6th Hove Scouts (UK), Beatrix... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30

Beatrix Drum Bugle Corps, from Hilversum, Netherlands, have released details of their 2008 program, which they will be taking across to DCI once more in July as they make their 6th visit to the USA. The 2008 program is titled The City and features music by John Powell... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=30

Poynton Commodores have this week released information about the 2008 program The Tapestry of Life, a woven magic of colour movement and music, taking the audience back in time, from the very beginning of the Earth's creation, to when life begins.The Tapestry of Life, a woven magic of colour movement... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

An event that returns yearly on the schedule of the Beatrix’ Association is the presentation of the new season’s shows, the Saturday before Queen’s day. This past Saturday marked the 2008 edition.At 4pm the square in front of the corps hall was packed with spectators and the sun was shining... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=30

The 2008 Northern Preview Concert will take place at the Royds School in Oulton - Leeds. To date the organisation has ten acts taking part. The BYBA Northern Region (NASR) is a forum for bands and corps of all styles and associations in the North of England and Scotland.Offering tiered... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=30

There's more to life than making money and building a career. Happiness can also be had from sharing experiences, offering others opportunities and fulfilling your own dreams. So says young executive Chumpol Techakraisri.Apart from working hard in his family's business, this young and active guy has another side to his... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=30

Paul Richards, Lucy Philips and Dan Easter, members of the Black Knights Senior Corps joined up with the South London Jazz Orchestra (SLJO) to perform to the crowds and participants of the 2008 London Marathon.Commenting on the experience Paul Richards said “It was a pleasure to be allowed to play... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

Friday 22nd Feb saw Northern Star take its road show to Rodillian High School, Wakefield West Yorkshire, for what was the first of many scheduled events in a recruitment campaign for the future. The day was a huge success with around 80 young people experiencing ‘hands on’ what Northern Star... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30

The Northern Star Group is pleased to announce that in recent weeks, a new portfolio of ensembles has been created, each with a separate focus, some dedicated new members, and their own respective Director.Executive Director with responsibility for overseeing the performance portfolio, Mark Pickles said, I've had the vision... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30