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Episode 2010-02 of the Drum Corps Planet Box Center podcast is now ready for download! This week, Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin continues to focus on the Chase Community Giving program on Facebook and the four corps which have made the second round of the program. These corps are in the running to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS from Chase. To do so, they've put together Big Idea proposals for what they would do if they win the big money. Kevin takes a look at each proposal and talks about what YOU can do to help the corps go for the win.Discussion (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=133080)Show Notes (http://gaminnet.info/?p=394)
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The first episode of 2010 for the Drum Corps Planet Box Center podcast is now available for download! This week, your host, Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin, interviews Eric Sabach of Carolina Crown about the upcoming second round of the Chase Community Giving program, and how the four corps who made the first round cut are working to place in a different Top 6 than usual.Show Notes (http://gaminnet.info/?p=316)Discussion (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=132878)
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is “Part Two” of an article written by Mr. Marty Erickson (a fabulous musician, tuba player and a world-class teacher) that was written for both music educators and tuba players seeking advice and counsel from a professional tuba player to improve [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/12/brass-advantage-with-wayne-downey-issue-20/
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is “Part Two” of an article written by Mr. Marty Erickson (a fabulous musician, tuba player and a world-class teacher) that was written for both music educators and tuba players seeking advice and counsel from a professional tuba player to improve [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/12/brass-advantage-with-wayne-downey-issue-20/
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is “Part Two” of an article written by Mr. Marty Erickson (a fabulous musician, tuba player and a world-class teacher) that was written for both music educators and tuba players seeking advice and counsel from a professional tuba player to improve their performance qualities. This installment includes:
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...0&Itemid=39
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It’s a blazing hot Sunday afternoon in 1962 and a couple of thousand of us are watching the Garfield Cadets challenge Blessed Sacrament for bragging rights to Jersey and the rest of the civilized world. They build a massive company front, push it forward to the very edge of the sideline and high mark time [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/12/inside-the-arc-qecho-schmechoq/
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It’s a blazing hot Sunday afternoon in 1962 and a couple of thousand of us are watching the Garfield Cadets challenge Blessed Sacrament for bragging rights to Jersey and the rest of the civilized world. They build a massive company front, push it forward to the very edge of the sideline and high mark time [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/12/inside-the-arc-qecho-schmechoq/
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In this issue of Off The Record, Frank shifts his focus from the horn line to the drum line. He features some of the great percussion innovators in the history of the activity: the Reilly Raiders, Blessed Sacrament, Boston Crusaders, Cavaliers, St. Rita's Brassmen, and Santa Clara Vanguard.
Enjoy!
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content/podcast/OTR4.mp3(Note: this is a 42+ minute program (!!!!), so it may take some time to load. Your patience is appreciated.)
Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums:
Listen to other episodes of Off the Record (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/blogcategory/57/65/)
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...3&Itemid=65
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Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages: A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/10/inside-the-arc-qthis-is-your-brain-on-drumsq/
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Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages: A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/10/inside-the-arc-qthis-is-your-brain-on-drumsq/
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Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages:
A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of the fire circle. A distant sound arouses some of them – boom, boom, ka-boom – and gradually, inevitably, draws nearer, the intensity increasing like some synchronized stampede of a malevolent herd.
And malevolent and terrible they are as they grow ever louder, suddenly cresting the nearby hill, pounding a frightening coordinated rhythm. They are, of course, raiders from a rival tribe, descending on the terrified group, intent on slaughtering the men and carrying off the women, food and anything else of value. Any cohort that can synchronize in tempo in this way is bound to exhibit well-coordinated and highly refined battle skills. The sleepy tribe is doomed, and they know it.
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“THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUMS”
Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages:
A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of the fire circle. A distant sound arouses some of them – boom, boom, ka-boom – and gradually, inevitably, draws nearer, the intensity increasing like some synchronized stampede of a malevolent herd.
And malevolent and terrible they are as they grow ever louder, suddenly cresting the nearby hill, pounding a frightening coordinated rhythm. They are, of course, raiders from a rival tribe, descending on the terrified group, intent on slaughtering the men and carrying off the women, food and anything else of value. Any cohort that can synchronize in tempo in this way is bound to exhibit well-coordinated and highly refined battle skills. The sleepy tribe is doomed, and they know it.
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=53
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“THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUMS”
Percussion General Effect has been around a long time. In his book “The World in Six Songs”, Daniel Levitin (“This is Your Brain on Music”) poses the following scenario describing why our ancestors who could drum held some distinct advantages:
A small group of early humans are asleep in the pre-dawn, near the embers of the fire circle. A distant sound arouses some of them – boom, boom, ka-boom – and gradually, inevitably, draws nearer, the intensity increasing like some synchronized stampede of a malevolent herd.
And malevolent and terrible they are as they grow ever louder, suddenly cresting the nearby hill, pounding a frightening coordinated rhythm. They are, of course, raiders from a rival tribe, descending on the terrified group, intent on slaughtering the men and carrying off the women, food and anything else of value. Any cohort that can synchronize in tempo in this way is bound to exhibit well-coordinated and highly refined battle skills. The sleepy tribe is doomed, and they know it.
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...6&Itemid=53
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Drum Corps Planet's Managing News Editor, Kevin Gamin, is on the road to Rochester and the DCA World Championships, but stopped long enough to post episode 8 of the 2009 Box Center season. This episode features a special interview with Drum Corps Associates Public Relations Director Tom Peashey. Tom and Kevin talk about what's happening this weekend in Rochester and makes sure that you, the fan, knows where and when it's going to happen.
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...9&Itemid=39
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is dedicated to a topic that I regard as a one of the most important factors in a brass players success, proper lip care and maintenance. The article was authored by Dan Gosling, the ChopSaver Guy and includes invaluable information for [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/08/brass-advantage-with-wayne-downey-issue-19/
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage is dedicated to a topic that I regard as a one of the most important factors in a brass players success, proper lip care and maintenance. The article was authored by Dan Gosling, the ChopSaver Guy and includes invaluable information for [...]
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/2009/08/brass-advantage-with-wayne-downey-issue-19/
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This week's episode of Box Center is now ready for download. Join host Kevin Gamin, DCP's Managing News Editor, as he interviews John Maher, director of Throw It Down, the award winning feature film documentary about the 2006 Bluecoats. Kevin also takes a look at where the junior and all-age corps currently stand competitively as well as the upcoming major shows for this weekend.Show Notes (http://boxcenter.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/box-center-episode-2009-7/)Discussion Thread (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=127042)
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...5&Itemid=39
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Welcome back to the land of “All Things Brass.” This installment of Brass Advantage was written for both music educators and tuba players seeking advice and counsel from a professional tuba player to improve their performance qualities. Written by Mr. Marty Erickson who is both a fabulous musician (tuba player) and a world-class teacher, this installment includes:
Practical Concepts For Teaching And Playing The Tuba
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=39
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Episode 9 of the 2009 edition of Drum Corps Planet's Box Center podcast is now ready for download. In this episode, DCP's Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin interviews Pat Haro, Managing Partner of Danny Boy Productions, the production company behind the Drums Along the Strip competition in Las Vegas on Monday, July 6th. This competition is, to put it simply, unique. Find out how by listening to the show!Show Notes (http://boxcenter.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/box-center-episode-2009-6/)Discussion Thread (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=126404)
Theme – “The Monk of Funk” by Scott McLean (http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=030dbc9c210e34feb824e10613ec0280)
Background – “Magic Potion” by Dennis Janglov (http://music.podshow.com/music/producers/producerLibrary/artistdetails.php?BandHash=746ecca0c508a20d6687d9a0ff823e17)
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Box Center Episode 2009-5 is now ready for download. Join host Kevin Gamin, Managing Editor of Drum Corps Planet News, as he looks ahead to the start of the 2009 North American drum corps season this weekend. Kevin also interviews Dale Powers of the Rockland Defenders Alumni on their recent return to the activity, as well as Ricky Fritzching of Drum Corps International on version 2.0 of the DCI Fan Network.Show notes can be found here (http://boxcenter.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/box-center-episode-2009-5/ ).Be sure to check out the discussion thread here (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=125520).
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In this issue of Off The Record, Frank continues his exploration of some of the great soloists of all time - all on single-valve instruments. A great cross-section of players from the 60's, the program features some of the legendary names from the activity: D'Amico, Angelica (Cabs), Hlywa (Hurcs), Doug Gibb (Sarnia), Murphy (Prince), Laus (Rockets), Pepe, Hazelwood, Swan (Skyliners), Dave Hill (Des Plaines Vanguard), and a host of others. You won't be disappointed.
Click Here to listen
content/podcast/OTR3.mp3(Note: this is a 29+ minute program, so it may take some time to load. Your patience is appreciated.)
Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums:
Listen to other episodes of Off the Record (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/blogcategory/57/65/)
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=65
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In this issue of Off The Record, Frank continues his exploration of some of the great soloists of all time - all on single-valve instruments. A great cross-section of players from the 60's, the program features some of the legendary names from the activity: D'Amico, Angelica (Cabs), Hlywa (Hurcs), Doug Gibb (Sarnia), Murphy (Prince), Laus (Rockets), Pepe, Hazelwood, Swan (Skyliners), Dave Hill (Des Plaines Vanguard), and a host of others. You won't be disappointed.
Click Here to listen
content/podcast/OTR3.mp3(Note: this is a 29+ minute program, so it may take some time to load. Your patience is appreciated.)
Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums:
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...4&Itemid=65
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This week's episode features a departure from the regular drum corps discussion with an interview of Brian McBride, author of Drummers: Rites of Passage on the Parade Route. Brian has completed the first book of these memoirs, entitled The Trainee. Brain talks with DCP News Managing Editor Kevin Gamin about his experiences coming of age with the Long Beach Junior Concert Band
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In this issue of Off The Record, Frank explores the performances of some of the great soloists of all time - on single-valve instruments. Be sure to have a notepad and pencil handy, just so you can keep track. The even-better news - this is only Part 1!
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content/podcast/OTR2.mp3(Note: this is a 29+ minute program, so it may take some time to load. Your patience is appreciated.)
Includes selections from these Fleetwood albums:
Listen to other episodes of Off the Record (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/content/blogcategory/57/65/)
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?o...1&Itemid=65
Box Center Episode 2010-02
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Episode 2010-02 of the Drum Corps Planet Box Center podcast is now ready for download! This week, Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin continues to focus on the Chase Community Giving program on Facebook and the four corps which have made the second round of the program. These corps are in the running to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS from Chase. To do so, they've put together Big Idea proposals for what they would do if they win the big money. Kevin takes a look at each proposal and talks about what YOU can do to help the corps go for the win.Discussion (http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=133080)Show Notes (http://gaminnet.info/?p=394)
... Read the rest of the article here - http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5919&Itemid=39