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Hi there! This is the semi-official DCP profile of the Govenaires DBC. I'm on staff, but not part of any executive leadership, so this may be subject to change. Here's my two cents: The current understanding is that DCI All-Age Prelims will take place early Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium, followed by Finals early Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium ... each event prior to World Class Semis and Finals. If we're on the same page about tour fees, I personally don't believe this will have much of an impact. This season, we are doing three regional DCI shows (2 in MN, 1 in WI), as well as our home show St. Peter prior to DCA Finals in New York. Next season will likely be something similar, with finals in Indy during mid-August vs. finishing our season on Labor Day. We generally strive to keep membership dues in our corps low (this year is at $400). We have several different streams of revenue that make this possible. Not sure if this fully answers your question. Let me know. Thanks!

Heartliners' admin/volunteers were a fundamental part of our trip to Austria. We rented their box truck and line of Yamaha horns, and one of their members filled in on cymbals. They were great crew that stuck with us during the trip and gave us lots of insight about the activity in their neck-of-the-woods.

As the semi-official DCP profile of the Govenaires Drum and Bugle corps, let me state for the record: there is no affiliation between the Govenaires and The Prince of Darkness.* *Not yet, anyway.

That looks like an error. We performed our show and got a score both nights.

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Govenaires will rehearse near Shaw Place Park.

The mini-corps repertoire will be: - NPR Themes (BJ Leiderman) - Stormy Weather (Harold Arlen/Ted Koehler) - Curried Soul (Moe Koffman) ... we got a lot of NPR fans in this corps.

Stay tuned on our Facebook page for more updates during the coming weeks. #Prost

The Govenaires are proud to present their 2018 program, A Wo/Man’s World. The show explores the challenges and triumphs of women as they navigate through a traditionally “Man’s World.” A Wo/Man’s World is a place where strength is celebrated … where glass ceilings are meant to be shattered. We end with a call to everyone to unite in support of each other – regardless of gender – for the betterment of our world. Follow us this summer as the Govenaires perform A Wo/Man’s World. Musical selections include: Proud Mary | John Fogerty Kaval Sviri | Traditional Bulgarian folk song It's a Man's Man's Man's World | James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome Run the World (Girls) | Beyoncé Ain't No Mountain High Enough | Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson Respect | Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin Founded in 1927, the Govenaires are thirteen-time Drum Corps Associates (DCA) finalists and four-time DCA Class A champions – winning in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015. Besides competitive success, the corps takes pride in providing a valuable performance experience for its members, and entertaining audiences everywhere. In 2016, the Govenaires performed in China as part of the Shanghai Tourism Festival. For more information, check us out at govenaires.org or facebook.com/govenaires.

We've been hard at work this winter. Here's a sneak-peak of our 2018 production. P.S. If you're interested in becoming a member or just want to stop by and help out, you can register here. Our next rehearsals are ... - Sunday, Jan. 14 - Sunday, Feb. 11 - Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25

The Govenaires will return to the beautiful field next to the Al Sigl Center - Elmwood Campus (1000 Elmwood Ave).

Just to make it official: we will compete in DCA Class A this year.

Govenaires Announce Show for 2017 Season … Uncharted: A Lost Relic Deep in a hostile forest, near the legendary ruins of a lost city, an expedition finds a mysterious object. Great excitement and wonder comes with discovery of the unexpected relic … until something goes wrong. For the Govenaires’ 90th anniversary, they will jump into uncharted territory, where constant threats lay hidden at every turn. The 2017 production is an adventure that will launch you into a world where its most precious treasures are unearthed at a terrible cost. The show will feature moments of monumental reward and devastating risk. Will the expedition survive the inexplicable dangers from outside and within? Join us this summer as the Govenaires venture into Uncharted: A Lost Relic. “People don’t take trips … trips take people.” – John Steinbeck Musical selections include: “The Hunt for Red October” by Basil Poledouris “Lux Aeterna (from Requiem for a Dream)” by Clint Mansell “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap “Enterprising Young Men” by Michael Giacchino Founded in 1927, the Govenaires are twelve-time Drum Corps Associates (DCA) finalists and four-time DCA Class A champions – winning in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2015. Besides competitive success, the corps takes pride in providing a valuable performance experience for its members, and entertaining audiences everywhere. In 2016, the Govenaires performed in China as part of the Shanghai Tourism Festival. For more information, contact us at govenaires.org or facebook.com/govenaires.

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