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	Drum Corps International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Drum Corps International (DCI), formed in 1972, is the non-profit governing body operating the North American drum and bugle corps circuit for junior corps, whose members are between the ages of 14 and 22.
		Corps then spend 12- to 16-hour days refining the music and movement of their show, as there is little time remaining before the beginning of the competitive season in June.
		The DCI Championships are the epitome of the drum corps activity in North America.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drum_Corps_International (966 words)

	Drum Corps International - DrumCorpsWiki
		Drum Corps International (DCI) is a non-profit organization serving Drum Corps around the world.
		Drum corps that compete and participate in Drum Corps International are split into DCI Division I, DCI Division II, and DCI Division III.
		One of Drum Corps International's goals was to standardize rules and adjudication procedures for the Junior Drum Corps activity.
	www.drumcorpswiki.com /index.php/Drum_Corps_International (336 words)

	Drum Corps International: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Framecavaliers drum and bugle corpsa modern drum and bugle corps (or drum corps) is a musical performing unit consisting of only brass, percussion instrumentpercussion,...
		The santa clara vanguard is a division i modern drum and bugle corps based in santa clara, california, which is a member corps of drum corps international....
		The cavaliers are a division i drum and bugle corps based in rosemont, illinois and founded in 1948, and are a member corps of drum corps international....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/dr/drum_corps_international.htm (1113 words)

	Drum and bugle corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Drum and bugle corps is a name used to describe two forms of marching units.
		Drum and bugle corps (classic) — such as those organized by the American Legion (AL) or the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and "alumni corps" of those organizations
		Drum and bugle corps (modern) — such as those organized by Drum Corps International (DCI) and other similar international organizations
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Drum_and_bugle_corps (145 words)

	Drum Corps International (DCI) -- The World's Top Drum and Bugle Corps - 35
		Drum and bugle corps is an intense, competitive, choreographed musical experience staged on a football field by young people achieving high levels of excellence.
		The International Division is comprised of corps from outside North America.
		In this division, corps are allowed to follow their own country’s organizational guidelines, but if they choose to recognize DCI rules, they are allowed to compete for the other division titles.
	www.dci.org /corps (287 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Drum Corps International
		Drum Corps International - also known as DCI, 'drum corps', or just 'corps' among musicians and fans - is the marching band taken to an amazing height.
		Each corps has its own entrance requirements and there are about 100 corps, with other related organizations in the US and around the world.
		Some of the top corps are: the Santa Clara Vanguard; the Cadets of Bergen County; the Blue Devils; the Madison Scouts; Phantom Regiment; and the Cavaliers, with a sentimental division I favorite being the Troopers from Casper, Wyoming, who pretty much helped to start marching as it is today.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A516809 (500 words)

	Drum Corps International News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The 132-member corps is performing a program called "Machine," this summer, as it tries to win its 7th Drum Corps International world championship at Madison, WI in August.
		Drum Corps World and Drum Corps International are working on a project that requires photographs dating back to the 1972 championship event at the University of Wisconsin's Warhawk Stadium in Whitewater, WI.
		Drum Corps World was among the first companies to sign up with Drum Corps International to support the broadcast on ESPN2 September 6.
	rss.topix.net /who/drum-corps-international (610 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)

	Welcome to Drum Corps World
		However, among the division I corps, this DCI distribution represents an average of less than 20% of the corps’ annual budgets, which is not nearly enough to take the pressure off of fund-raising efforts.
		Drum corps has had a profound influence over the years on the values and overall experience a young person enjoys in their high school band.
		Promoting the drum corps activity through the television broadcast enhances the possibility of all corps receiving such recognition, regardless of whether or not they are seen or mentioned on the program.
	www.drumcorpsworld.com /articles.cfm?id=586 (3782 words)

	The Latest (DCI) 2003 Drum Corps International Show Reviews
		Drums reached the box with a terrific quality of sound (scoops and brand both helped) and the front ensemble's use of ethnic equipment (teiko drums, etc.) gave this corps a firm identity.
		The corps is not quite ready to turn this years' package into a finalist contender, particularly the drums and M&M. Having said that, the members and staff deserve high marks for their effort and how it translates into effect.
		Back in 1983, this style of drum corps was truly innovative and the formula they created not only served them well for the past 20 years, it became the benchmark for corps' performances across the board.
	www.soundmachine.org /dci/dcireviews03-7.htm (17611 words)

	Keep the Amps out of Drum Corps Petition
		Also in drum and bugle corps' uniqueness is the fact that while it shares many similarities with the traditional marching band activity, drum and bugle corps remains something distinctly different.
		We are deeply concerned that the introduction of amplification into drum and bugle corps will take us further down a path where, at the end of which, drum corps and marching band are indiscernable from each other.
		We value drum corps for what it is, and we value marching band for what it is. We do not wish to see these two fundamentally different activities become further blended and lose their unique aspects that make them each so entertaining and enjoyable for audiences.
	www.petitiononline.com /SCV1987/petition.html (553 words)

	Drum Corps International (DCI) -- The World's Top Drum and Bugle Corps
		Materials copyrighted or trademarked by Drum Corps International, including, but not limited to, audio recordings, video recordings, logos, graphics, photographic images, print materials; event results, score reports, and recaps; trademarks, and service marks (whether or not the material is included on this site) may not be used without express written permission from Drum Corps International.
		Drum Corps International may grant permission to use the foregoing on a case-by-case basis.
		Drum Corps International is not responsible for the content of any other sites to which it links.
	www.dci.org /legal (633 words)

	Drum Corps Page
		Drum and Bell Corps was replaced with the "B" Corps under the direction of Al Piepho.
		In 1975 the "A" Corps made a tremendous jump to 3rd place at the DCI Championships in Philadelphia, and in 1976 won their first Drum Corps International Championship.
		The Madison Scouts, founded in 1938 and celebrating 62 years of continuous operation in 1999, is one of the oldest and most successful drum corps in the history of the activity.
	www.bsu.edu /web/dogrider/Drum%2520Corps%2520Page.htm (1183 words)

	The Latest (DCI) 2004 Drum Corps International Show Reviews
		This corps has a reputation for putting jaw-dropping soprano soloists on the field - this year's edition was floating through "Spanish Heart" when a lightening strike happened just "over there" - and a truly frightening crack of thunder ripped the air...
		The corps have done a remarkable job with a week less then normal, but across the board, scores are too high.
		This is a fun corps to listen to and out of all the shows from yesterday, they had to do this practically back-to-back.
	www.soundmachine.org /dci/dcireviews04-5.htm (17449 words)

	Drum & Bugle Corps
		Drum corps grew steadily from the 1930s through the early 1970's, finding sponsorship and support with groups like the VFW, American Foreign Legion posts and the Catholic/Christian Youth Organizations.
		In 1972, the formation of Drum Corps International (DCI) provided a uniformed judging system that has enabled the activity to evolve on an artistic level where the sophistication of creative and artistic skills in drum and bugle corps has increased tremendously.
		The activity has developed to a level, such that it is now considered to be a contemporary art form, while the organizational efforts of DCI have elevated the status of the activity to its current position as the second largest youth program in the United States.
	www.impulseyoutharts.org /dbcorps.htm (424 words)

	Drum Corps International -- Announcements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Corps director Trey Moore took the time to fill us in on how things are going so far.
		Some don’t have the resources to travel very far to join a corps, so we are picking up youth who would never try out for a corps were in not within a couple of hours’ drive.
		The next word would be “incredible.” Not incredible in the sense that they all have a two-page, drum corps resume, but they are all very talented in their own fields.
	www.memphisdrumcorps.org /Pages/Drum%20Corps%20International%20--%20Director%20Interview.htm (1218 words)

	Star of Indiana - Drum & Bugle Corps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Star of Indiana originated as a 128-member unit which competed in the demanding arena of international drum and bugle corps competition.
		It was the first corps in history to finish in the Top Ten at Drum Corps International's World Championships in its first year of competition.
		Bill Cook shares what it takes to form a drum corps that has the ability to survive and succeed.
	www.cookgroup.com /star/drum_corps (149 words)

	Michael Grimes - Drum Corps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		My experience in drum and bugle corps dates back to the early 1970's when I was a member of the world famous, 12-time National Champion, Toronto Optimists Drum and Bugle Corps.
		From 1976 to 1978 I marched with the 2-time Drum Corps International World Finalists, the Seneca Optimists Drum and Bugle Corps of Toronto, Ontario—the last year of which I served as their Drum Major.
		I once again served as Drum Major and was proud to claim the Prime Minister's Trophy on behalf of the organization at the Canadian National Championships held in Toronto that summer.
	www.designedonline.com /michael/drum.html (340 words)

	NAMM > Press Room (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Teams participating in the Drum Corps International World Championships are comprised of up to 135 members between the ages of 13 and 22.
		In addition to an intensively loyal base of existing drum corps fans, Drum Corps International anticipates fans and advocates of music, the arts and sports from around the country to tune-in.
		“Drum Corps International and the kids who participate in its corps are living proof that playing music builds character and improves scholastic performance.
	www.namm.com /pressroom/pressreleases/2005Aug23.html (1035 words)

	Drum Corps International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Twelve of the top Drum Corps International performances ever recorded will be marching into a Greenville movie theater tonight.
		Drum Corps International (or DCI) is a non-profit governing association and events promotion organization focused on servicing the world's premier marching musical organizations known as drum and bugle corps.
		In August of each year since then, DCI has held its World Championships, awarding what some people regard to be the highest honor in competitive drum corps.
	www.wikiverse.org /drum-corps-international (224 words)

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		The difference is that Drum Corps consists of brass instruments and percussion, as well as color guard (no woodwind instruments).
		I have known about and appreciated Drum Corps since I played percussion for my high school's marching band, but now the world knows about it thanks to ESPN.
		The crowd is totally appreciative of the corps, fanatical about their favorites, and enthusiastic for the competition.
	www.bthoma.com /blog/2005/09/drum-corps-international.html (522 words)

	Vikingland Drum Corps Classic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Vikingland Drum Corps Classic was a wonderful addition to the excitement of the Vikingland Band Festival weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota.
		The event was held in Alexandria from 1991-2003 but was discontinued when Drum Corps Midwest and Drum Corps International changed the way they scheduled the summer tour.
		The Drum Corps Classic is sanctioned by Drum Corps International - Midwest Division.
	www.marching.com /events/dcc (301 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		For those who are not familiar with what DCI is, Drum Corps International is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps around the globe.
		In the winter of 1971, Drum Corps International was formed.
		DCI increasingly influences the growth of drum corps throughout the world, particularly in the Far East, Indonesia, Western Europe and parts of Africa.
	www.marchingarts.com /cgi-bin/cginews.pl?record=75 (700 words)

	Welcome to Drum Corps World
		Scheduled during the week of the Drum Corps International Championships that will be held at the University of Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium, it is open to local golfers from across Southern Wisconsin, as well as drum corps fans in Madison for the competition.
		American Family Insurance, with their international headquarters located in Madison, has committed to be one of two “prime” sponsors.
		The Drum Corps World photo archives are quite extensive -- well over 10,000 prints -- but there are a number of corps I have been unable to locate.
	www.drumcorpsworld.com (711 words)

	BigScreenClassroom.com - Drum Corps International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Drum Corps International (DCI) is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps around the globe.
		The organization’s crowning achievement is the unparalleled experiences it offers to thousands of youth between the ages of 14 and 22 -- life-enhancing, character-building experiences, including the pure joy of learning and playing music, the exhilaration of athletic achievement, and the thrill of performing before thousands of cheering fans time and again.
		Membership in a drum and bugle corps means many things.
	www.bigscreenclassroom.com /dci/optin.asp (218 words)

	Argonne Rebels, Drum Corps International, Great Bend Kansas,
		There have been certain corps that seemed to dominate the top 5, leaving very little room for other emerging corps.
		However, once in a while, these "little corps that could" do break into the top 5, unseating old favorites, The following is an analysis of the corps that have been in the top 5, and what they are doing nowadays.
		The first DCI Finals is a distant memory, and unfortunately, many of the younger generation of corps kids don't really know much about that era at all, or indeed, even care about it.
	members.cox.net /argonne_rebels/TopFiveDCICorps.htm (2052 words)

	MJ Forums > Drum Corps International
		Sep 4 2004, 11:02 AM Well, you may have heard myself and Mastermind talk about drum corps before and have no idea what it is so...
		Sep 9 2004, 03:28 PM Actually drum corps are not school sponsored.
		All members pay corps fees and all corps are sponsored by various musical corporations (Yamaha, Dynasty, Pearl, etc.) Drum Corps is all across America and even some of Canada.
	www.moviejustice.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t6366.html (404 words)

	Yamaha Success at 2003 Drum Corps International World Championships
		BUENA PARK, CA (September 19, 2003)—Drum corps using Yamaha instruments put in a strong showing at the Drum Corps International (DCI) Division I World Championship held in August.
		Both Yamaha brass and percussion instruments were played by defending champions the Cavaliers of Rosemont, IL, who this year placed second with a score of 97.25; the Cadets of Bergenfield, NJ, who placed third with a score of 97.1; and the Crossmen of Bergenfield, NJ, who placed ninth with a score of 86.9.
		Used by the Cavaliers, Cadets, and Crossmen, the tuba drew a positive response among the corps staff and educators for their deep, rich tone and excellent projection.
	www.giles.com /yamaha1/PR/mus/bno/2003/dci_0903.html (332 words)

	Yamaha Sweep At 2002 Drum Corps International World Championships
		This is the corps' fifth DCI World Championship.
		Drum Corps International (DCI) is a nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps across the world.
		Since its inception 1972, DCI has developed into a powerful youth activity with numerous influences on the world's drum and bugle corps, marching bands, and related activities.
	www.giles.com /yamaha1/PR/MUS/bno/cavaliers_0902.html (375 words)

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