We have received several requests for the DCA Championship Schedule. The U.S. Labor Day holiday determines the dates for the Championship. In 2009, Labor Day – always set by law as the first Monday in September – is September 7th. This is the latest possible date for it. Correspondingly, DCA Finals in Rochester, NY will […]
The Atlanta CorpsVets are proud to announce they have joined the Conn-Selmer family beginning with the 2009 season. Dr. David Stollberg, Executive Director made the announcement earlier this week to the corps membership. Dr. Stollberg said about the purchase, "We are extremely happy to have this relationship with the Conn-Selmer Corporation. We look forward to […]
The Kawartha Kavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps have decided to cancel their trip to France, to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, citing financial challenges. According to John O’Reilly, a long-time band member who had helped spearhead the trip, a lack of financial commitment from both Veterans Affairs Canada and the Lindsay Legacy […]
DCA President Gil Silva had help from Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks in opening the 2009/2010 DCA Rules Congress at the George Eastman House Museum. Rarely are politicians as drum corps savvy and cooperative as this “cross party” pair. Both spoke about their sincere appreciation for all DCA and drum […]
The Sounds of Philadelphia Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the position of drill designer has finally been filled. after a long search and so many applicants we are pleased to announce that our drill man is Pete ReHill of Scotch Plains, NJ We are pleased to have Pete as our designer for […]
This adventurous work will take you into the year 2552, where Earth is in turmoil and epic battles between good and evil threaten human existence. Mankind will face its greatest challenge yet! Join the Sun Devils on our Great Journey as we present to you our 2009 show, “X.”
For over 25 years Roy has been working hand in hand with music educators to conceive compositions and arrangements that are not only fresh and exciting, but also a challenge for students. He believes that the unneeded “watering down” of the music only undermines the music education process. The arrangements and compositions of W. Roy […]
The Connecticut Hurricanes program coordinator Jim Dugan announced today that the Hurricanes 2009 program will be titled "The Gold Rush". The announcement came at the corps open house/first rehearsal with over one hundred and ten returning and prospective new members. The opener will be "Gates of Gold: Call of the Mountain" by Joseph Curiale which […]
The San Francisco Renegades Drum & Bugle Corps, the official drum and bugle corps of the city of San Francisco and a seven-time Drum Corps Associates finalist, held their 2009 Open House December 6 and 7. At the initial corps meeting, Music Director Chris Nalls announced the selections for the corps’ 2009 production, entitled “Día […]
The Open House was a great beginning, and something to build on! Ed Coleman IV, Rob Chase, Ken Berlin, Ed Coleman V (and his PIPE staff) all did a great job of welcoming everyone as they came in, laying out the plan, and getting the eager group into sections. It was neat to see the […]
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