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The Drum Corps International Open Class World Championships take place a short seven weeks from today in Michigan City, Ind. In today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter gets the details on this inaugural Championship event from local Michigan City chairman Mike Pease. Kicking off on Aug. 4 with... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=28

With the 2008 Drum Corps International World Championships Open Class Quarterfinals being held in Michigan City, Aug. 4 and 5, sponsors are needed to help present the local events, said event chairman Mike Pease.Michigan City is hosting the opening ceremonies Monday, Aug. 4, at the Ames Field Fountain, and the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

If you're hungry for top drum corps and good ol' drum corps cooking... have we got the deal for you!Hot dogs... The Cadets... The Fourth of July Weekend... All American Classics and now you can enjoy them all when you buy your tickets for the July 5th Music in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

We're all feeling pain at the pump every time we fill up. But, one traveling musical group based in La Crosse is being forced to stay home, because of high gas prices.For 40 years, young musicians from the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps have marched to the sound of... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

DCA has authorized its first ever regular season class A contest. In the past, Class A (65 or fewer performers not counting drum majors and color party) was an opportunity only offered at the DCA Championships. The Brigadiers will be presenting the August 2nd Pageant of Drums show at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=29

Set to correspond with Carolina Crown's step-off into the 2008 DCI season this evening at 9:17pm CDST in Rockford, Crown has released its new web portal. The site features an entirely new look and feel, along with corps information, news headlines from DCI.org and Drum Corps Planet, media features,... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

Usually in this space, technology is shown to be fun or useful. You know -- video games, DVDs, Internet. But not everyone is playing a happy tune these days: The march of technology is causing dissension in the ranks of competitive drum and bugle corps.When the elite music-and-marching units bring... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

The August 2nd Pageant of Drums show originally scheduled for N. Syracuse HS, will now be held at Waterloo High School stadium. The show will start at 7PM.Address for the Show:Waterloo High School96 Stark StreetWaterloo, NY 13165Read the rest of the article here (http://dcanews1.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-stadium-info-syracuse-aug-2nd.html). ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=29

As flood waters rose in Baraboo Wis. last Thursday, the Madison Scouts rose to the occasion and helped the community that’s been host to their pre-season rehearsals. The Scouts put down their horns and drums and picked up sandbags, uniting to help save the homes of local residents from the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

With preparations well underway for the 2008 Drum Corps International World Championships in Bloomington, Ind., more than a dozen DCI staff members and the major players of the World Championships Advance Resource Team traveled last Wednesday to Memorial Stadium on the campus of Indiana University (IU) for the next in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=28

They came from near and far. Very far. The Cadets second Live Access Web cast late last week drew fans from all over the world, including Germany, England and Pakistan. Hundreds logged into their computers to see the corps first in-uniform run performance from Spring Training in Johnstown, Pa. Read... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

Once again The Cavaliers are offering their Yamaha brass instruments as well as a selection of pit percussion for sale, to be released following the 2008 season. These new instruments were purchased in the fall of 2007 and spring of 2008, and will have been used only one season. As... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

DCA has been informed by the contest sponsor that due to loss of the stadium and inability to locate a suitable replacement location, the July 12th contest scheduled for Buffalo, NY has been cancelled. Due to the late date of the cancellation, it will not be replaced. DCA and the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=29

Effective immediately, tickets for 3 of DCA's top contests are available on line at http://www.dcacorps.org (http://www.dcacorps.org). Simple on line ordering is available for the DCA Championships in Paetec Park, Rochester, NY Labor Day Weekend, July 26th's Mission Drums at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, MA and the August 16th... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=29

You have the exciting opportunity to catch a sneak peek of the 2008 Samurai program at the corps' upcoming dress rehearsal. Mark your calendars if you're in the area to view The Cavaliers work through the 2008 program. The corps will be in uniform a portion of the evening for... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28

Family, Friends, Alumni, and Fans were treated today by the GLASSMEN as the corps was eager to show off what they’ve accomplished. The annual GLASSMEN Family Day performance included everything the corps has been working on – all the way from special section features to the full 2008 Field... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=28

More than 700 musician athletes from across the United States will march into Central Ohio this weekend.For the fourth year, the Emerald City Music Games will give local fans the chance to watch drum corps from around the United States show off their precision and musicality. The show begins at... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=28

What started as a “thank you” concert for the city of Baraboo, ended up being an adventure of water, mud and a sense of purpose.On Thursday, June 12th, the Madison Scouts were scheduled to play a concert for the city of Baraboo as way of saying thanks for hosting the... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=28

The Performance Portfolio and Finals Working Party are pleased to announce that the climax of our 2008 summer season will be on Sunday 5th October, 2008, at Butts Park Arena, Coventry.This prestige event will deliver some fantastic performances from the UK’s finest marching bands and drum corps’.Make a date in... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...8&Itemid=30

The recent Family Day performance in full uniform was enjoyed by many parents and supporters who received a preview of our 2008 production, The River. The performance was followed by a scholarship presentation for recipients who received funds to offset their tour fees. Congrats to this year's winners -- Mercedes... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...7&Itemid=28

The 2007 DCI Division II Champions, Spartans of Nashua, N.H., are getting ready to defend their crown in Open Class this summer. Dan Potter hears how it's going from Spartans executive director Peter LaFlamme. And, we find out how rain and flooding in central Indiana has affected the Blue Stars... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=28

They stretch their hands toward the sky then down toward their toes -- up and down, up and down.Calf muscles flex as some bounce like boxers preparing to enter the ring.They step to the line and squint towards the other side of the tennis court. Then they sprint from baseline... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=28

Rochester’s Empire Statesmen will entertain audiences during their 25th anniversary season this summer by performing some of the most popular numbers from their field presentations over the past two and half decades, songs that have stories to tell beyond the melodies, touching the high points in the development of North... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=29

Performance Portfolio of the British Youth Band Association is pleased to announce three promotions following a great start to the 2008 season at Severn Vale Marching Band Championships, Upton, Worcestershire, on Saturday 7th June, 2008.With immediate effect, the units listed are promoted as follows:-Downsmen Corps from Junior Division to Division... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=30

Share with us your favorite FirstBEAT/Columbia Summer Music Games or NightBEAT moment and you could one of be our SuperFAN Medal presenters.All entries become the property of Carolina Crown, Inc. Entries will be reviewed and winners selected by the CrownEVENTS committee. Winners will be notified 1 week prior... ... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...2&Itemid=28