MAPS 2007 Live Season

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*Press Release to all DCP-I directors*

The Mid Atlantic Performance Series have decided their intentions on the 2007 "Live" season in DCP-I. It is unfortunate to announce that due to being in constant scheduling conflicts, as well as lack of show ideas, The Engineers have been dissolved and will only be participating in another Fantasy Drum Corps Circuit. The Director understands that this is very unfortunate for the other directors. The show announcements for PRK, Stake Drivers and Caboose have been decided by the board of directors.

The Potomac River Knights are proud to present: "A Heroic Gathering". This show will take segments and main characters from all of the "anime" themed shows of past, as well as a few new characters, and combines them into a great final battle. It has been learned that "Trail Of Tears", a predominant Wind Ensemble piece, has been announced as a piece being performed. It has also been confirmed that John Williams' "Summon The Heroes" has also been announced as the Closer. More details are to come.

The Stake Drivers are pleased to present: "Salem: Witchcraft and Betrayal". This show is in retrospect to the infamous "Salem Witch Trials" based in the historic Massachusetts village back in 1692. The entire show is being arranged from the Dr. Mark McCoy original composition of his first symphony "A Symphony For Salem, 1692".

Caboose is thrilled to present: "Dances". This show will integrate two Wind Ensemble works. First "A Suite of Old American Dances" will take the stage with "Cake Walk", then "The Peasants Plea" from Alfred Reed's "Armenian Dances #2" shall take the field. We continue with "Khoomar" from "Armenian Dances" as a wedding has been set, but not without some trouble. Finally we end with "Songs For Lori" from "Armenian Dances" to close out the show.

Final song selection and casting for PRK's show shall be announced in the near future.