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Join us for Nashua’s SummerFun kick-off at beautiful Greeley Park!Spartans will be performing music from their 2008 show - Metallic Soundscapes.Saturday, June 7, 20082:00pmGreeley Park ~ 100 Concord ST, Nashua, NHRead the rest of the article here (http://www.spartansdbc.org/?p=106). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

The following corps have declared Class A Status and will be eligible to compete for a spot in the DCA Championship Finals in Rochester, NY on August 31st. The 3 highest scoring declared Class A corps (not achieving a spot in the top 10) will compete that evening for the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=29

None of them were even born when Rochester’s Empire Statesmen first took to the contest field in 25 years ago in 1983, but the young members of the Empire Cadets marching band will be part of the anniversary celebrations during the Vince Bruni Preview of Champions contest on July 5... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=29

Representatives of some of the best Mini-Corps in the country will converge at Albany, New York this fall; to compete for the MCA Championship Title.The event will be held:Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, 2:00-10:00 pmState University of NYPerforming Arts CenterAlbany, NY ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=29

It is with regret that the management of Northern Star Group have reached the decision not to field a summer corps for the 2008 season. This was in no way an easy decision, the members loyal to Northern Star appreciate the current situation and have been thanked for their patience... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=30

Greetings. I am currently in the planning stages of launching a drum and bugle corps in the Binghamton area of upstate New York. As with any new organization, it is essential that a sound and organized staff is assembled to oversee operations, set goals and establish plans to... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=29

Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is proud to announce their 2008 program, “Awakenings”Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is “turning the page and moving forward”. Through the use of vivid colors, contemporary designs, and innovative choreography, the corps will bring the exciting music of Joseph Curiale and Greg Jasperse... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of one of the founding staff members of the Jersey Surf organization, George W. Cherry, who passed away earlier this week. George was a great friend, a talented, creative and passionate designer and instructor and an instrumental part of the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

In spite of the strange weather we had that included a tornado just south of us on Thurday, Yamato's Memorial Weekend Camp begin with members arriving and getting ready for the first sleep-over camp of the season. The cold weather proved to be a bit unsual for the time of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=28

Gotcha! No doubt some of you think they’re ALL jokers, but this one’s for real. Longtime marching music performer and adjudicator, Thomas Brown, has embarked on a new career, stand-up comic. This Reading, PA native and Buccaneer Hall of Famer now living in Phoenix , Arizona made his stage debut... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=29

A number of weeks ago we were advised by our venue, Bedford International Athletics Stadium, of a clash of dates between our contest and an athletics event. We were offered a number of alternatives around the original date, however due to other BYBA contests the only suitable alternative open... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=30

The Spartans will be performing in their first public appearance this Sunday in Dorchester, Massachusetts. This has been an annual event for us, for the past 12+ years and is a tradition that we look forward to each year!Join us for the festivities at the Dorchester Day Parade in Dorchester,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

Attendance and profits have fallen at the bingo games that Ray Luniewski and his wife run Sunday nights.Ray and Edith Luniewski aren't alone.The story is similar at other bingo games run by nonprofits that are trying to compete with casinos, and now face another competitor for people's money -- rising... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=28

Tyler Metcalf plans to drum his way up and down the East Coast this summer as he makes the jump from high school senior to college freshman.He is joining the Teal Sound, a drum and bugle corps based in Jacksonville. The 135-member marching band includes high school and college students... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

To start off the Memorial Day weekend, the Connecticut Hurricanes were treated to an evening of reliving the glory days of the past champion Hurricane corps. Several hundred corps members, Hurricane Hall of Fame members, World Drum Corps Hall of Fame members,family and friends turned out for this special night.... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=29

Jubal, Calypso and Johan Friso have topped the first Drum Corps Netherlands contest, last night in Middeleburg. Hundreds of drum corps fans travelled to Middelburg to watch the kick off of the Dutch drum corps season.Jubal from Dordrecht won the Open Class with a score of 64.10, followed by Juliana... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=30

As his 82nd birthday approached April 30, Wes Peppers of Rapid City felt it was time to step down as director of the Seventh Cavalry Drum and Bugle Corps. And fellow musician and band member Diane Barker of St. Onge was happy to accept the position that Peppers has held... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=29

Jason Van Hodge is feeling pretty good about himself. The Kenwood High School student has been accepted for membership in the Memphis Sound Drum and Bugle Corps 2008 Summer Internship. He was selected from several hundred youth across the country for one of only 100 positions in this competitive performing... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

With 300+ in attendance, the Legends Spring Preview was a great success. The drum corps showcased all that has happened over the course of the Memorial Camp Weekend and debuted the start of the 2008 Program, Evolutional Procuratio. The members and staff were in their tour shirts and... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=28

It is with a great deal of sadness that Capital Sound Executive Director Marc Gofstein, along with the Board of Directors announce that the corps has gone active for the 2008 season. This difficult decision was made as a result of several serious issues that all converged together at once,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=28

On Sunday, May 11, Yamato went through its evaluation process with Mr. Tom Hope. On Wednesday, May 21 Yamato received word from Drum Corps International approving our reinstatement and placed Yamato on the 2008 Tour Schedule. Yamato will be competing as a member of the Open Class Division. Yamato is... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

Members of the Impulse drum line took center court on Wednesday, May 21 performing as part of game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.“The group had a great time entertaining the crowd and working with the Lakers staff,” said Richard Rogers of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

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