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In the News (Sun 6 Dec 09)

  
 Drum Corps Associates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drum Corps Associates (DCA) is the governing body for modern "senior" or "all-age" drum and bugle corps in North America.
It is the counterpart of Drum Corps International (DCI) which governs "junior" drum corps.
DCA was formed in the mid-1960s as the first heir to the "modern" drum corps activity, breaking from the "classic" style.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drum_Corps_Associates   (114 words)

  
 DCA History
From the first corps on the field to the end of the retreat ceremony, fans have been delighted with the overall quality of the programs, the competitiveness within the ranks and the dedication of the membership to true drum corps.
With DCA taking control of the rules that corps are judged by, it has been critical that DCA find the best possible judging coordinators to advise on the appropriate judging system for senior corps, recruit and educate experienced, qualified judges and administer the entire judging program.
Not to be forgotten, the current DCA corps and their directors have the difficult task of protecting our heritage and maintaining DCA in its proper place of leadership in the activity.
www.excelsiordrumcorps.org /historical/dcahistory.htm   (5835 words)

  
 Biographies
In a drum corps career that spanned two decades from 1949 to 1969, Jim D’Amico was a lead soprano for both the Holy Name Cadets and St. Joseph Cadets before graduating to the senior ranks as both instructor and lead soprano for such top-ranked corps as Hawthorne Caballeros, New York Skyliners and Ballantine Brewers.
When the corps was incorporated, in 1948, she became president and served in that position for the entire remainder of the time the corps existed.
He was associated with the famous Toronto Optimists drum and bugle corps which won 11 straight national championships, before becoming director of the Canadian Commanders, the first Canadian super-sized corps formed by the amalgamation of the Jesters of Toronto and the Viscounts, of Hamilton, Ontario.
www.worlddrumcorpshof.org /biographies.htm   (11773 words)

  
 Drumcorps FAQ 1/6 What is drum corps?; DCI; online
Drum corps is an abbreviation for drum and bugle corps.
The closest kind of group to a drum corps that is not a drum corps is the marching band, but the performance levels of the top drum corps is in general higher than top marching bands.
Drum corps is a completely different activity, and any music-lover ought to consider seeing a show towards the end of the season.
www.faqs.org /faqs/drumcorps-faq/part1   (2927 words)

  
 Tomás Howie Drumming Web - Corps and Durmline Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps - From Canton, Ohio.
Drum Corps Associates - The primary function of DCA is to provide an organization of senior drum and bugle corps with rules and regulations which provide for continuous progress and growth for senior corps.
Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps - From Casper, Wyoming.
www.drummingweb.com /corps.htm   (1011 words)

  
 Corps Preview: Competition times two for drum and bugle corps
But the smorgasbord of corps that will be in the area this week should be enough to capture the attention of even the most casual observer.
Junior and senior corps are distinguished by the age of the members: 22 and under for juniors; any age for seniors.
The Seattle Cascades, although a relatively unknown corps, could achieve a spot in the top 12 at the DCI finals Aug. 10 at Madison, Wis. They are ranked 10th and have beaten several highly respected corps, including the popular Madison Scouts.
www.post-gazette.com /ae/20020728drum0728fnp5.asp   (798 words)

  
 Drum Corps Planet - It's Always Been ALL-age for DCA!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Granted, when Henry "Lefty" Mayer and representatives from Drum Corps Associates seven charter member organizations sat down in 1964 to establish DCA, performing membership was primarily limited to males over the age of 18.
At the time, DCA corps were home-based in American Legion and VFW Posts, where doorbells did not work for those underage.
As DCA has grown to include corps in almost every geographic region, there are opportunities for anyone to perform, and within reasonable distance of their home community.
www.drumcorpsplanet.com /content/view/26/39   (2156 words)

  
 Drum Corps Radio - Your source for Drum Corps Past and Present
Drum Corps Radio is presented in full cooperation with and by explicit permission of Drum Corps Associates and Digital Audio Resources.
Due to the overwhelmingly positive public support of the program along with the assistance of Drum Corps Associates and Digital Audio Resources, the show moves into the 2001-2002 academic year with great ambition.
WVUD is a non-commercial educational radio station with a three-fold mission; to serve the University of Delaware, to serve the local community, and to train students interested in broadcasting.
dc_radio.tripod.com   (311 words)

  
 Drum and Bugle Corps
Lee is a Los Angeles-based producer and entertainment lawyer whose drum corps experience includes work with the Santa Clara Vanguard, So.Cal Dream and the Reading Buccaneers, and current works with the San Francisco Renegades.
At their post-DCI meeting on Aug. 21, the Madison Drum & Bugle Corps Association, Inc. board of directors voted to not extend the contract of Sylvester Salas, who has served in a dual role as executive director of the organization and director of the Madison Scouts since 2003.
Drum Corps International (DCI), the world leader in producing and sanctioning touring marching music competitions, will broadcast its dynamic and award-winning World Championship television program on ESPN2 for the second year this September.
www.drum-corps.net   (1420 words)

  
 Gulf Coast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps - Frequently Asked Questions
Gulf Coast Sound is the only competitive all-age drum and bugle corps in South Texas.
The drum corps activity is not a marching band.
Drum Corps is a VERY complex sport and it takes the average person months to adjust to the rigorous demands.
www.gulfcoastsound.org /faq.html   (954 words)

  
 Welcome to Drum Corps World
Drum Corps Associates might be searching for a new location for their world championships next season if things can't be worked out with the Lackawanna County Sheriff's Department.
According to a letter to county commissioner Randy Castelanni from Tom Peashey, director of marketing and public relations for DCA, the "rude and discourteous treatment" by the deputies who provided security for the event has caused DCA to consider canceling its 2003 contract for Lackawanna County Stadium.
Upon learning that the corps had permission to be there, the deputies said the corps must stay on the gravel and would be arrested if they stepped on the asphalt.
www.drumcorpsworld.com /articles.cfm?id=157   (305 words)

  
 Welcome to Drum Corps World
The individuals to be inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame on September 3 rose to prominence during the “glory years” of the 1950s and 1960s.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, he marched in the Syracuse Brigadiers’ color guard, was drum major of the junior Appleknockers and the Suburban Knights senior corps of Buffalo.
The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization honoring those individuals who have, over a number of years, contributed significantly to the development and continuing excellence of the activity through individual or collective effort.
www.drumcorpsworld.com /articles.cfm?ID=546   (1214 words)

  
 History of Louisiana Drum&Bugle Corps
The Greater New Orleans Drum and Bugle Corps Association is dedicated to bringing the drum and bugle corps activity to New Orleans.
The association will sponsor different ensembles affording many different options for performance and opportunity to support the association.
Regional, focus, sponsored, and sanctioned shows have brought the drum corps experience to several million more in hundreds of towns and cities throughout North America.
www.louisianadrumcorps.org /links.html   (330 words)

  
 DCP Forums -> Drum Corps Associates (DCA) - All-Age - Alumni Corps Discussions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Drum Corps Associates (DCA) - All-Age - Alumni Corps Discussions Subforums
Subforums: DCA and Alumni Historical Forum, DCA and Alumni Related OT Discussions
Drum Corps Planet™ and the DCP logo are trademarks of DCP Partners, LLC.
www.drumcorpsplanet.com /forums/index.php?showforum=217   (210 words)

  
 Steel City Ambassadors, History and Audio Archive
This was a gamble, but the corps accepted the challenge and performed the standstill of their lives, which led to a roaring standing ovation.
Their drum major brought them to attention and a tenor drummer was heard to say, “We’ve come a long way from ICA!” The number one and two corps in DCA had not even existed six years earlier.
The corps first performances were at July 4 parades in Ligonier, PA and Jeannette, PA on July 4, the Steel City Alumni marched in many more parades that summer, forming a nucleus of membership and the development of a reputation for entertaining the crowd.
www.steelcityambassadors.org /us.html   (4817 words)

  
 Many bases to cover to grab big event
The Empire Statesmen Drum Corps, Rochester’s very own five-time World Champions, will play host to this prestigious competition — the largest Rochester event in terms of drawing outside dollars and people since the Ryder Cup in 1995.
Rochester has a long history with drum and bugle corps shows going back to the days of Holleder Stadium, so we at least had a history.
The bid was presented to Gil Silva, DCA president, and within one week Rochester was awarded the prize.
www.drum-corps.net /news/100   (524 words)

  
 George N. Parks Drum Major Academy
In 2005 Professor Parks was Director of the Bands of America National Honor Band during their inaugural performance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Parks was drum major of the West Chester University Golden Rams Marching Band, an 8 time recipient of the DCA World Championship Drum Major Award as drum major of the Reading Buccaneers Senior Drum and Bugle Corps and has been inducted into the Drum Corps Associates Hall of Fame.
Professor Parks is the nation's foremost authority on the art of drum majoring, and brings 30 years of teaching and performing experience to the Drum Major Academy, instructing over 3000 drum major and band leadership students each year.
www.drummajor.org /index.php?page=about   (272 words)

  
 Connecticut Hurricanes Home
We have chosen some of his more popular works---some true drum corps classics that you, the staff, the audience and the judges will all truly enjoy.
The corps ended up moving up 3 positions, 10th to 7th, from their 2005 finish.
The staff is now hard at work to choose a show that will not only outdo 2006 but push the corps efforts as they begin their "drive for the top 5" in 2007.
www.ct-hurricanes.org   (690 words)

  
 Drum Corps Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Also included are some links to the other drum corps in the area, and some corps that we've got connections to, whether that's alumni, friends or just admiration.
DCM - Drum Corps Midwest - Drum corps for the Midwest.
DCA - Drum Corps Associates - The senior drum corps organization.
www.govenaires.org /links.htm   (254 words)

  
 My Drum Corps Experience   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Well Drum corps has been a huge part of my life for over a decade now.
My best friend joined the local corps in 1991 (Carolina Crown) and got me so excited by the videos and stories, I auditioned at 14 for the 1992 edition of Carolina Crown.
I served as the Creative Director, Co-Brass Caption Head, Brass Arranger and played mellophone in the hornline for the first 3 seasons (was President of the Board of Directors the first 2).
www.psiguy.com /drumcorps.html   (614 words)

  
 Main Page - DrumCorpsWiki
We need general Drum Corps information, histories of the corps, and bios of personalities.
Every visitor is encouraged to contribute a little of what they know, but please read these guidelines before contributing and feel free to experiment in the sandbox.
Junior Drum Corps — DCI Division I, Div.
www.drumcorpswiki.com   (248 words)

  
 The Latest 2002 (DCA) Drum Corps Associates Scores
Listed are the show dates, the scores will be filled in as they are available.
All Senior Corps scores will be listed here so comparisions can be made!
Drum Corps Discussion Group give it a try!
www.soundmachine.org /dci/dca02.htm   (163 words)

  
 Reading Buccaneers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Cipriani brings a wealth of experience as an instructor and adjudicator in drum and bugle corps, marching band and other instrumental activities to the two-time defending Drum Corps Associates world champion Buccaneers.
The defending Drum Corps Associates World Champions bested four other worthy competitors at the inaugural contest of the 2006 season in Wildwood, NJ.
The Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps is preparing to make its 2006 competitive debut at Wildwood NJ on Saturday June 17th.
www.readingbuccaneers.org   (873 words)

  
 SUNRISERS RECRUITMENT CENTRAL -- The Recruitment Hub of the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps
The Sunrisers appreciate and realize that there may be a family, work or school commitment that conflicts with a corps event.
However, the greatest responsibility you have towards the Sunrisers is the commitment of your time and dedication to the corps.
All equipment needed to be a member of the Sunrisers is provided by the corps.
www.sunrecruitment.org /Membership.html   (310 words)

  
 alliancedrumcorps.org - Home
Atlanta Quest Indoor Percussion and ALLIANCE Drum and Bugle Corps of Atlanta, GA would like to announce its partnership in the pursuit of excellence in the activity of performing arts.
With this partnership, ALLIANCE Drum and Bugle Corps has named Mr.
Donations are greatly appreciated, and help with the costs of getting the corps to our shows!
alliancedrumcorps.org   (171 words)

  
 Steel City Ambassadors Drum And Bugle Corps
We are a Senior Alumni Drum And Bugle Corps.
The Steel City Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps, is a gathering of
The corps is currently accepting members of all ages in all sections.
www.steelcityambassadors.org   (615 words)

  
 SUNRISERS RECRUITMENT CENTRAL -- The Recruitment Hub of the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps
The Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps is an all-age corps from Rockland County, NY that competes in the Drum Corps Associates competitive circuit.
The Sunrisers are 6-time DCA World Champions and have made 31 appearances in the DCA World Championship Finals competition.
On this website perspective members will be able to find all the information needed to help you make a decision to join the Sunrisers Drum and Bugle Corps.
www.sunrecruitment.org   (231 words)

  
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Convention & Visitors Bureau
We’re roping off downtown Winston-Salem for a drum corps block party of legendary proportions!
Witness one of the greatest drum corps concerts of all time at the
All participating drum corps have offered free admission to the Saturday rehearsals listed below.
www.visitwinstonsalem.com /drumcorps   (316 words)

  
 Pacific Alliance Drum Corps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Some Participants were members of the following list of previous and current drum corps, bands or guards:
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thunderhawks.org   (55 words)

  
 Drum Corps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
DCI.org - The Official Site of Drum Corps International
DCAcorps.org - The Official Site of Drum Corps Associates
BlueDevils.org - Visit the Official Web Page of the Blue Devils from Concord, CA.
members.aol.com /WAVMaker2/drum_corps.htm   (32 words)

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