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Southern Aurora and Legion Star spent the half term week at a training camp in Zele Belgium, This was the first time either corps had done a seven day trip, and continued their move to being more European based. Drumband Zele hosted Southern Aurora and Legion Star’s stay.Both organisations would... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=30

Every summer the high-energy Spirit Drum Bugle Corps competes across the country.These young people are all talented musicians -- incredibly motivated and dedicated to attaining a remarkable level of performance excellence.Every summer Spirit competes with other drum corps in what some describe as an intense graduate level marching... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

Music City Legend Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce that Ashley Nilles, 21, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has been selected as the corps’ new Field Commander for the 2008 season. A French horn/mellophone student at Cumberland University in Lebanon Tennessee, the corps’ primary rehearsal site, Miss Nilles is a... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=29

Along with other facilities around the city of Bloomington on Wednesday, the damage left by last week’s floods put the status of Memorial Stadium’s field in peril for the upcoming months.Wednesday, excess water gathered on the AstroPlay turf surface at the home of the Hoosier football team. After the water... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

Drum Corps International staff members, along with members of the Advance Resource Team of the Indiana Convention and Visitors Association’s Music Crossroads Initiative, were joined this morning by representatives from the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau for another in a scheduled series of detailed planning meetings and stadium tour at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=28

Constantly Risking Absurdity is not only the name of the Blue Devils’ 2008 program, it's also an accurate description of the entire drum corps activity according to Blue Devils executive director Dave Gibbs. Dan Potter has all of this and more in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian.Read... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=28

The Staffordshire Knights have a new uniform. The corps has moved to a custom design by Michael J. Cesario, supplied by Fred J. Miller Inc. As the corps continues to mature and develop, it was felt important to reflect this in a new uniform style, but Michael has acknowledged SK's... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

Summer's here, school's out and band camp seems a long way away.Maybe it's closer than it seems. After hanging with friends a few weeks, a trip to the beach and a family vacation, it's now time to strap on the sneakers and slather on the sunscreen and get into training.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

HYPE is proud to present their 2008 Show titled “Shuffle up and Deal”. HYPE will pay tribute to the explosion in popularity of card games around the world. Selections include pop and rock classics that will “suit” the tastes of audiences of all ages. SHINE ON YOU... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

The 2008 Drum Corps United Kingdom season kicked off on Sunday 8th June with all member Corps in attendance at the Saffron Lane Sports Centre, Leicester for the Kidsgrove Scouts sponsored Midlands Drum Corps Contest. This stadium is on the same complex as the old Midlands Drum Corps favourite venue... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

The Rochester Crusaders in its continuing efforts to give back to the community will co-host this FREE concert with the Albion High School Music Department. The event will feature the Albion High School Winter Percussion, the Ghost Riders Drum Bugle Corps, and the Rochester Crusaders Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=29

Music City Legend, Middle Tennessee’s first and only “all-age” drum and bugle corps, will perform with the Nashville Community Band this Sunday evening, June 15th, in the band shell at Centennial Park. This is the second consecutive year that the corps has been invited to perform with the band in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=29

How will the Blue Devils use 15 additional performers this year? Dan Potter finds out in part two of his chat with Dave Gibbs, executive director of the defending DCI World Champions, in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian.Read the rest of the article here (http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=8d769432-242c-40b7-b432-b1ef04a26cdf). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

Nearly two weeks early, the Cadets have made their debut performance for the Richland High School Junior versus Senior Powder-puff Football Game! Decked out in white t-shirts and their Holy Name alumni hats, the corps performed for about 500 people during the pre-game entertainment. The June 7th show in Johnstown,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

The performance order for the Carolinas' premier marching music events have been set. FirstBEAT 2008, to be held on Wednesday, July 9th at 7 PM at Irmo HS Stadium, will feature 9 of the finest drum and bugle corps including the 9 time world champions The Cadets. NightBEAT... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=28

Randy Warner has always heard the beat of a different drummer. Now, after 27 years as a very vocal animal protection activist, Warner is a man with an all-new mission. And he wants Las Vegas to march along with him.In formation.Here’s the vision: Nevada’s first drum and bugle corps, which... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=28

It’s time to take two great Southern traditions and put them together! Mix one part Southern style BBQ and one part all-age Southern drum corps and you get…The 2008 Atlanta CorpsVets Preview Show and BBQ Dinner!Who: Alumni, Family, and Friends of the Atlanta CorpsVetsWhen: Saturday June 21, 2008 beginning at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=29

The Federation of Youth Marching Band Organizations, of which BYBA is an active member, has announced that it is moving to a new office address. This move is the first action of a two year development programme funded by the John Ellerman Foundation. Honorary Director of the Federation Jim Vaughan... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=30

In drum corps circles, Memorial Day weekend camp is often referred to as “death camp”, but looking back on our weekend, I’m not sure that “death camp” is how I would describe it. As with every Memorial Day weekend that I can remember, our muscles got a little sore... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=29

Drum Corps Europe (DCE) will introduce a new advice system that allows corps to make suggestions for changes in the DCE Competition Manual. Following the pilot that took place at beginning of 2008, DCE have now held a meeting with their Certified Partners (Drum Corps Netherlands [DCN] Drum... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

We here at Drum Corps Associates are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Class A Final competition this year! For the first time ever, there will be FOUR finalists competing for the Class A crown, up from three in previous years. Our Executive Board made the decision to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=29

Yamaha Corporation of America, Band and Orchestral division, is pleased to announce its new partnership with the Atlanta CorpsVets Drum Bugle Corps. The CorpsVets recently purchased an entire outfit of battery percussion in Silky Silver including MTS-Snare Drums, 8200 Series Multi-toms and Bass drums along with stadium hardware... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=29

Due to the small number of Corps that had registered for the Weston Super Mare contest on Saturday 5th July it has been decided that it is not really viable to run a contest on this date. However, Drum Corps United Kingdom are pleased to announce that on Sunday... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

After another month of rehearsals since out last performance, last Saturday marked the second performance of Beatrix’s new program, The City, this season. Once again, it took place in Dordrecht, only now not in the town centre but in the FC Dordrecht Stadium. This was in order to celebrate the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30

Richard Price said he's not above calling a parent at dinner time — or at work — if their kids get out of line during band practice at Portsmouth Middle School.An accomplished musician himself, Mr. Price said he's had a reputation of being very tough ever since he... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=29