The 2012 show of The Company Performance Ensemble will tell a story that has been around since the 17th century. Retold and performed in their own way, The Company intends to bring an age old fairytale to the drum corps field. ‘Red Riding Hood’ will allow the corps to explore the tale’s highs and lows […]
Today, registration for the DCE European Championships 2012 has started. Corps will be able to register during November. The participants list will be published mid-December. Like last year, criteria will be used for selection. If, by the end of the month, there are still places available, the registration deadline will be extended until the event […]
The equipment truck of Nexus Drum & Bugle Corps was stolen from a locked yard in Bedford sometime Thursday night. The truck was loaded with all their front line equipment as well as other bits and pieces. “I’m sure it’s long gone by now”, says Gareth from Nexus. “But if we would just ask people […]
Spirit of Coventry’s plans are under way for the 2012 season. Their plans for 2012 involve fielding a senior and a junior corps for the first time in the history of Spirit. The plans are already realistic as the juniors are rehearsing in their own right. To add to the current staff Spirit of Coventry […]
The current DCUK champions Kidsgrove Scouts will return to the USA in 2012 to compete in the DCA World Championships. “After such a wonderful time in 2010 there have been many messages from people in the US who are very much looking forward to seeing the corps return”, says corps director Rob Swindells. “The welcome […]
Brian Yothers becomes the new Adjudication Manager for Drum Corps Europe. He succeeds Douglas Caldwell as a member of the management team and is responsible for organising the judging community. Brian Yothers (48) was born in Pennsylvania, but has lived in Europe since 1989. After more than ten years in Brussels, he moved to Leiden […]
The internet broadcast of the DCE European Championships attracted a large number of viewers. The link for the webcast was clicked 7,000 times, an increase of approximately 70% compared to last year. As always, the webcast was available free of charge to all those who were unable to attend the European Championships live. The popularity […]
Relive the DCE 2011 European Championships in your living room! You can now pre-order DCE’s DVD recording with unique images and Dolby Surround Sound 5.1. The video team in Kerkrade has worked hard to produce a professional image and sound recording. The shows were filmed using three cameras, both from the field and from the […]
It was an exhausting day, but not without reward. Beatrix’ ended in second place in the Dutch DCN Championships and became fifth in in the evening for the European DCE Championships. The members had to rise early; most of them even far before 7:00. Everyone had to be ready to leave for Kerkrade at 8:00, […]
The DCE European Championships could once again count on the support of various sponsors this year. DCE is proud to present these drum corps-loving companies to you: Majestic, Guard Equipment, Show & Marching Music, Muremo, Field Company and Drum Corps Media. MAJESTIC Majestic really needs no introduction. The well-known family business celebrated its 50th anniversary […]
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