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Drum Corps Europe will organise two judges colleges this weekend. One college will take place in Leicester (UK), the other one in Apeldoorn (The Netherlands), both on Saturday, April 12th.The programme is written and organised by the DCE Director of Education Bob Thomas, a well renowned DCI educator. It... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=30

Drum Corps Europe is proud to present the venue for the DCE European Championships 2008: The 'Parkstad Limburg Stadium' in Kerkrade, home of the Dutch top class football club Roda JC. The beautiful stadium is located in the south eastern part of The Netherlands, close to the German and Belgian... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=30

This weekend Drum Corps Europe hopes to finalise the details with a stadium for the DCE European Championships 2008. As soon as the agreement has been signed by both the stadium and Drum Corps Europe, the corps will be informed immediately.DCE and Sparta Rotterdam were not able to come to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Since August, 2007, the Northern Star Group has been taking a good look at itself from management through to performance, and is “on the brink of a bright new future”, says Group Chairman, Lee Brogan, “…this has been a long winter, but I can’t believe the strong position NSG is... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Revolution Show Corps and 4th Uckfield (Holy Cross) Scout Band have become the 18th and 19th units respectively to register for the DCE Power Regional on June 21st in London's Crystal Palace Stadium. This leaves just 3 places remaining before the maximum number of 22 participating corps is reached.With both... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

Easter fell very early this year, and the weather forecast wasn’t very good, but Beatrix’ managed to make a big success of their 2008 camp.Thursday night, 20.30, the members got on the bus at the corps’ home in Hilversum to leave for Roggel, Limburg. After they arrived they had some... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

Stafford Lancers took delivery of their new look Corps truck at their annual Music Dance Camp.The truck is an integral part of every day life at Lancers as it is responsible for taking all our bigger instruments to and from all rehearsals and events. Read the rest of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=30

The Black Knights Cadets, from Gravesend in Kent are to appear on BBC’s popular Saturday morning show “Basil’s Swap Shop”.Three members of the Black Knights Cadets will be appearing on this Saturday mornings show (22nd March) which is due to air on BBC TWO between 9am and 10am and will... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

Atherstone Youth Marching Band have registered for the DCE Power Regional at Crystal Palace in June. This brings the number of competing corps up to 17, with 11 in Open Class, 4 in A Class and 2 in Cadet Class.DCE Chairman Marcel Matthijsse welcomed the announcement and said I... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

Reigning European Drum Corps Champions, The Senators, are once again donning their showbiz garb for an appearance on the final program of the hit television show “Dancing on Ice” this coming Sunday 16th March 2008.Six of the Corps Drummers will be performing on the show and will be supporting the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

The DCE Championships will not be held in Rotterdam this year. After three succesful championship events, DCE and Sparta were not able to come to an agreement for an additional year. DCE hopes to announce a new venue shortly. Talks with other stadiums are in a final stage.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=30

The Black Knights Drum Bugle Corps from Gravesend in Kent have become the first European Drum Corps to produce their own video podcast. The video podcast, the first instalment of which is available for download now via iTunes, will be regularly updated throughout 2008 to keep people up... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

Dear Friends,Some of you would have heard already about the decision that has recently been taken to withdraw from the up and coming 2008 Festival of Fun and Music. For some this will be a surprise, and for others who have been closer to the detail of transition from Brixham... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

Due to continuing illness of the staff member who is responsible for the sound of the 2007 Championships DVDs, the release date of the product is still unknown. Drum Corps Europe will however start sending pre-release DVDs soon to customers who ordered a copy of the 2007 DVDs or CD.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=30

The director and management of Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and The Thurrock Academy Performance Ensemble are delighted to announce that a new strategic partnership has been put in place from February 2008.After many years of sharing members between the two organisations it was decided that the knowledge... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=30

Following the success of last years Theme Tune , Perfect Day, for the massed brass lines of competing Corps, DCUK are pleased to advised that Eoin O'Keefe has kindly agreed to return and direct the 2008 tune - Ave Maria. In announcing the piece, Eoin commented: I look forward... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=30

Amplification will not be allowed at DCE certified shows for the 2008 season. Jubal Drum Bugle Corps submitted a proposal to allow the use of electronic amplification for pit instruments. The majority of the corps who gave their opinion on the proposal do not support it. Drum Corps Europe... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

Amplification will not be allowed at DCE certified shows for the 2008 season. Jubal Drum Bugle Corps submitted a proposal to allow the use of electronic amplification for pit instruments. The majority of the corps who gave their opinion on the proposal do not support it. Drum Corps... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

The Black Knights have announced that their cadet corps will enter the DCE Power Regional, to be held at the Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium on June 21st. The corps from Gravesend is the second cadet corps at the Regional. Last month Jong Jubal, the cadet corps of Jubal Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Cadence are ready to hit the road again in 2008, joining BYBA and competing in the Junior Division. It has been three years since Cadence last competed. Since then a lot of hard work has taken place building from scratch to put the corps back on the road. Following the sad... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=30

All DCUK Corps from 2007 plus all Corps who have expressed an interest in taking part in DCUK in 2008 have now been sent their Resources CD. The CD holds all the information and form required to register for the 2008 DCUK season and if your Corps is interested in receiving... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

The DCE Championships for 2008 are operating under a seeding mechanism that utilizes scores achieved at any DCE Certified Show for the running order of the Preliminary Competition. This means that any Unit that has participated in a DCE Certified Show will have chalked up a score that will in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=30

We are pleased to announce that the BYBA Festival of Fun Music this year will make a welcome return to Hemsby in Norfolk. What at first seemed like a terrible blow, Pontins have sold Wall Park in Devon and can therefore not accommodate us this year, Hemsby... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

UK based percussion manufacturer Premier Music International is proud to announce that the coming seasons will see reigning DCUK champions Kidsgrove Scouts perform exclusively using Premier's new Revolution Series marching drums and Field Series frontline instruments. The origins of the Kidsgrove Scouts Drum Bugle Corps dates back to the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=30

Colchester will be holding its 16th contest this year on Sunday 22nd June in the Lower Castle Park, Colchester in Essex, UK. This gives bands taking part in DCE contest on Saturday 21st June a chance to do a double header and save money by taking part at Colchester only... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30