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:: PRESS RELEASE TO ALL DCP-I DIRECTORS::

The Potomac River Knights are announcing their 2005 live season plans. Scott Smith, Corps Director, announced this release. "The organization has decided to add a second corps to the Equation of the DCP-i corps in the mix. We have made a Div. 2 corps known as "The Engineers". These individuals are also from Brunswick, MD and the show is also announced for this corps. Also, the Potomac River Knights are proud to announce their 2005 repretoire.

The Potomac river Knights repretoire is: "InuYasha's Journey"

The songs are based off of the Anime series "InuYasha" and the hit video game "InuYasha and the Secret of the Cursed Mask" the songs include: 1) "InuYasha Opener"

2) "Village songs part 1

3) "First encounter with Naraku"

4) "Village Songs Part 2

5) "Every Heart"

6) "Naraku's defeat"

7) "Return to Present Time"

8) "Inuyasha Finale"

The Staff remains the same for the corps as they prepare for a run at the DCP-i D1 championship.

The Engineers repretoire is called: "Animal Instincts"

Selections are: 1) Tiger of San Pedro

2) El Gato Triste

3) El Toro Caliente

The staff will be announced soon, but the head arranger for the corps is also Scott Smith.

::THIS CONCLUDES THIS PRESS RELEASE::

Edited March 30, 2005 by Percussion827

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The Patomac River Knights and The Engineers have decided to join together and have named their organization as the "Mid- Atlantic Performance Series" or "MAPS" for short. This organization is open for any corps who would like to join in the hope for more music in the Mid-atlantic area. The organization's head, Scott Smith, states, "We are attempting to bring more and more instrumentalists into the area to improve the specialities of all people. We will not be using amplification for any of the performances that the two head groups are performing at nor will any corps that joins our ranking use amps." On another note, both corps are exclusive endorsers and will use Dynasty Drums, King Horns, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, Remo Drumheads, Fred J. Miller "Cesario" Uniforms and Dinkles shoes. The uniforms will be debuted for all the corps and their respective Drum Majors and Color guards in a few weeks when all preparations are finished. One final note, The Potomac River Knights and The Engineers have announced their staffs for the 2005 live season campaign. The list is as follows:

For "The Patomac River Knights":

Corps Director and head arranger: Scott Smith

Drill Designer: Carl Diefenbach

Marching instructor: Russ Ferrer

Brass Instructor: Marlon Moran

Brass Instructor: Joel Guyton

Brass Instructor: David Ottinger

Brass Instrucor: Brandon Taylor

Percussion Caption Head: Cameron Willey

Head Snare Tech: David Smith

Head Tenor Tech: Bill Bachman

Head Bass Tech: Curtis Grant

Head Pit Tech: Rex Jamison

Other techs: Gene Bennett, Mike McCann, and William Dick

Color guard Caption Head: Brandy Greenawalt

Weaponry tech: Heidi Tribby

Flag Tech: Ashley Dasch

For "The Engineers":

Corps Director and Head Arranger: Scott Smith

Drill Design: Bill Welsh

Marching instructor: John Feuher

Brass Arranger/ instructor: Cody Ward

Brass Instructor: Johnathan King

Brass Instructor: Shane Kourey

Percussion Caption Head: Gerald Mitchell

Head Snare Tech: Kris Marsh

Head Tenor Tech: Thomas Czeh

Head Bass Tech: Megan Shafer

Other Techs: Paul (P.K.) Hatfield, Chad Cummings

Color Guard Catpion Head: Jamie Spindelsburg

Weapon Tech: Christina Kline

Flag Tech: Margaret Dasch

All Transportation will be provided by the Virginia Coach Company's bus system. Food and transportation staff will be given at a later time.

*THIS CONCLUDES THIS PRESS RELEASE*

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*PRESS RELEASE TO ALL DCP-I DIRECTORS, FAN, ETC*

The Mid- Atlantic Performance Series have finished their show write ups for this year's programs, "InuYasha's Journey" and "Animal Instincts" Scott Smith, Corps' Director, had this to say. "I am here to announce both the write ups for our respective shows.

For the Engineers:

1) El Toro Caliente. Mr. Smith states, "What better way to begin a program with a fiery and hot off the line feel of a bullfighting arena about ready to rock with anticipation? This will set the tone very well for us."

2) El Gato Triste. Mr. Smith states, "This will still keep our latin flavor but will be mellowed out to allow our full brass sound with our very well rounded pit to entrap our audience in this fantastic piece. This will finally build into....

3) Tiger of San Pedro. Mr. Smith states, "This piece will show our ferocious side as we attempt to blow the stadium down with our low brass pulsating and percussion rhythms. This piece will be a challenge to both the performer and the spectators for so many sections are featured that one will not know where to look.

For The Potomac River Knights:

1) "InuYasha Opener" Mr. Smith states, "This will get the audience ready to transport back in time to feudal japan where our adventure begins. Here, our cast is introduced by the growing line of saber/ rifle users for our main characters. We will have all the known characters represented from our guard such as InuYasha, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango along with our sinister villans Naraku, Kagura and Sesshomaru, Lady Kaede and Koga. Also, we will have two guard folks as our heros from the video game "InuYasha and the Curse of the Sacred Mask", the Kururugi's."

2) "Village songs part 1" Mr. Smith states, "We find ourselves taken into a village where we learn of our problem and what we must do to solve this. We also make our way toward a castle that has been seen harvesting demons"

3) "First encounter with Naraku" Mr. Smith states, "Our main characters find themselves face to face with their archnemesis Naraku. Though our heros try their best, the battle is for naught and our heros are defeated."

4) "Village Songs Part 2" Mr. Smith states, "We find our characters in a new area where they figure out what they must do to finally defeat Naraku."

5) "Every Heart" Mr. Smith states, "This will be a very tearful and joyus moment where out two couples, InuYasha/ Kagome and Miroku/Sango, are trying to find their true feelings toward each other, in this you will see a very brief hint of hostility from InuYasha to Koga, who is also trying to be Kagome's love. Near the end of the piece we find our couples in each other's arms and their loves are now known for their respective counterparts."

6) "Naraku's defeat" Mr. Smith states, "Just after our ballad, Naraku shows his ugly head and the final battle begins. After a good minute and a half of fighting, our title Character and the Kururugi's finish the job and defeat Naraku for good."

7) "Return to Present Time" Mr. Smith states, "This is an original piece that allows for one final goodbye from the Kururugi kids to InuYasha, Miroku, Shippo, Sango and Kagome as they return to natural japan where the festival is underway. The transformation is complete when our color guard change from kimonos to modern day clothing."

8) "Inuyasha Finale" Mr. Smith states, "This will show our triumphs and tribulations through our long journey and at the end our Kururugi friends see The five main characters for one final time before disapearing into the scenary."

We hope you enjoy our 2005 programs.

*THIS CONLUDES OUR PRESS RELEASE*

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The Potomac River Knights have learned 7/8th's of the show "InuYasha's Journey" along with 2/3rds of the Drill. Mr. Scott Smith, Corps' Director, stated, "We are very surprised with how the kids have taken a liking to our program. In fact, Our head Color Guard members have seem to taken a sense of responsibility in their rolls as our main characters. Our InuYasha is just a fearless of anything and anyone.... well, except for our Percussion Section which is ripping the chart all to heck and back, which is a good thing(laughs). We seem to have developed a real sense of companionship, although I think our lecherous monk has gotten a few too many slaps to know better. But in all seriousness, we have really started to feel the show and we may incorporate one final person as a head Color Guard... if he is able to pass the test we have placed to him. He will become Kohaku and add another twist to our story." We have also gotten an interview with the current color guard headliners who are our heroes. Our second Page of this release will have that interview. Word around the River is that The Engineers have also learned a good portion of their drill and music and the Brass arranger, Cody Ward, was quoted as, "We have a real nice shot to take Division 2 by storm. It all depends on the judges, which I hope aren't like TOB judges."

*TO BE CONTINUED*

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As earlier stated, we had an interview with our Guard Headliners So here is the interview. Unfortunatly our "Shippo" was unable to interview for she had a test during the interview time, "Koga" was also unavailable because he was looking for dinner when we scheduled the interview:

Reporter: So, where to start.... Well, first of all, I am familiar with the whole story of InuYasha so I can understand why you aren't sitting next to Naraku, Kagura and Sesshomaru. But let's get to what you all think of the competition being said throughout the DCP-I competition field?

InuYasha ("IY" hence forth): Well, sounds like all talk, but I should be able to handle it.

Miroku ("M" hence forth): Don't mind him, he's always his confident but I believe we will be victorious as a group.

Kururugi ("Ku" hence forth): I agree more with Miroku in the fact that we should be victorious.

Reporter: Ok, fair enough. This is for the ladies of the guard "headliners", as you've been called; How has the transition from who you were to your respective characters been with the unveiling of the show title?

Kagome ("Ka" hence forth): Well, when I found out I was the "main" headliner along with our InuYasha, I must say I was pretty excited. Then again, the whole part to our Ballad is pretty nerve racking.

Sango ("S" hence forth): Yeah, I agree with Kagome. Although I don't think my Lecherous Counterpart minds (shoots a glance a Miroku, with a red face, looking away from Sango). ::under breath "pervert":: (Reporter stifles a laugh)

Kagura: Do you mind if I answer as well? (reporter shakes head "no") Well, when I found out the show I really wanted to be Sango, but when I found I was Kagura, I still believed it was a good move. I've grown to actually move and try to work with the idea.

Reporter: Now to our Villians. Naraku and Sesshomaru. What do you like about this program and it's overall outlook?

Naraku: Well, my only dissapointment is that I am defeated and treated like trash, but I also believe that our director is trying to really make the show seem like the actual series.

Sesshomaru ("Sess" hence forth): Humph, I feel as though I have also been used like a puppet. However, like in the series I am not a used character and the director is respecting that so I am fine with his decisions.

Reporter: Ok, now what everyone is probably wondering throughout the DCP-I fanbase. Is there anything, besides said moments in the show write-up, that is occuring between you and your counterparts?

Ka: (Everyone's faces Beet Red) No... we've been just typical friends, except for when Miroku's hand accidentaly finds Sango's Bottom.... and then he gets a hand imprint...

IY: Ha! idiot...

M: Ahem.... it's not my fault (touches Sango's Bottom)

S: (in songy-voice) Miroku..... (SMACK!)

Naraku: Figures.... (all heads drop in disbelief, except Miroku and Sango)

(Reporter Laughs)

Reporter: Ok, now that that's been taken care of.... have you actually tried to mimick your character's moves and attempted to use them during a run-through?

IY: Nah, I've tried to actually have an authentic Tetsusaiga, but no use...

S: Trying to make and wield a big Boomerang is just way too much for me...

M: I don't really want Miroku's Wind tunnel, but I have a staff that's like his...

Ka: I have a bow and arrow and yes it does wrk, but no sacred arrows....

Ku: No weaponry...

Naraku: I don't have any weaponry

Kagura: Same here

Sess: I have a replica "Tetsuseiga" and "Tokijin" but nothing like the original.

Reporter: Well, I guess you shoul return to your fellow corpsmates. Be well and enjoy your summer.

All: Thanks for having us for the interview. Hope to talk again soon.

*THIS CONCLUDES OUR PRESS RELEASE AND INTERVIEW*

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The Potomac River Knights and The Engineers have both returned from DCP-I finals in Foxboro. After a few tearful goodbyes from members aging out, the corps' got together and played their corps songs to each other one final time. After the songs were completed, the corps played "You Will Never Walk Alone" in unison for the ageouts and for fallen comrades, which had everyone without a dry eye. After the playing of this farewell song, we were able to have one final interview with PRK's guard headliners which will be in the continued portion of this release. After the corps finished their final performances and replaced all of their belongings, the corps busses left and only five people were left standing at the corps hall....

*To Be Continued*

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Well, here's our final interview with our guard headliners (sans Kururugi's). This time we were able to have Shippo and Koga with us. We kept the character's names as is at the guardie's requests.

Reporter: Well, the season is officially over and "InuYasha's Journey" is in the books. So, starting from left to right, how does everyone feel?

Naraku: Well, I loved how we were right with everyone until semi's and we just coudn't do better. I'm sorry, I can't continue with this interview. I have a plane to catch.

Kagura: I feel the same as Naraku has stated. However, we did our best and in turn, did the best we ever could. If you'll excuse me, I have to catch a bus back to Richmond.

Sesshomaru: I still feel like we could've done better in our placements, it's just the judges never saw our greatness and, in turn, we didn't place at finals. I'd like to thank everyone who was here and InuYasha for actually being like a brother, without the fighting that the actual character have. Since this is my age-out year.... I say goodbye, for now.

*InuYasha stands up, walks to Sesshomaru, shakes hands and finally gives a brothership hug to him. Signifying the true bonding that has occurred and Sesshomaru walks off with tears of joy and sorrow into a waiting car*

Koga: I really have nothing more to say than that. However, I have a feeling that I'll be back for next year as an instructor for this guard line. So InuYasha, Kagome, everyone... I'll see you all next year.

*Koga then bolts away as fast as he can to a waiting car while shedding countless tears*

Shippo: Well, I guess these guys have all said it and I must say this as well. Goodbye, for the while. However, I'll be back for next year.

*Shippo then shakes everyone else's hand and walks away with known sorrow*

Reporter: Well, I guess that leaves just the four of our headliners. If you do not wish to answer these questions, that's fine. However, I can kind of see a kinship not usually seen in Drum and Bugle Corps between our actual 2 "couples" with Inuyasha/ Kagome and Miroku/ Sango. Has this summer been not one of only fun, but also of finally finding your true feelings and in turn, caused you to actually become couples?

Sango: I must admit this, even though he had his lecherous side during the summer, I became more and more at ease with my counterpart, Miroku. So much at ease, that I now state that I do love him. More than I could've imagined when I first became my character.

Miroku: Sango... when I first saw you, I knew you would be the one who would be her. Your beauty and eligance is untouched by any and all. That is what you are to me.

*Miroku and Sango then hug and walk together to a neighboring football field where they sit for a long while*

Kagome: I must also admit, the ballad that we had really did frighten me when we knew of the dance that Inuyasha and myself had to do. Now that the season has ended, I must state my love for Inuyasha.

InuYasha: Kagome.... you are the one I will always remember for this summer. As Miroku stated to Sango, your beauty is unmatched. For everything that has occurred, to finally telling each other how we felt in real life on Semi's night, I never want to be away from you.

*InuYasha takes Kagome into his arms and they share a loving gaze. They walk away to another neighboring field. Reporter walks to Mr. Smith, who is watching from afar*

Reporter: Mr. Smith, is there any show that you know of that could possibly be more emotional than this?

Mr. Smith: I really have no idea. I wish I would've known about this show's impact sooner, but I feel that next year will be a close second coming to this year. And yes, to answer your next question, I have requested that both Sesshomaru and Koga return for next year's staff.

*Reporter leaves with no more words and sees both couples walk in opposite directions together and Mr. Smith wlks into the corps's hall with a tear in his eye and a sense of determination that this winter will be more than just a second coming to InuYasha's Journey*

*THIS CONCLUDES THE 2005 M-A-P-S SEASON AND THIS PRESS RELEASE*