Home » July 3rd, 2008 Entries posted on “July, 2008”

DCW On-Line: Bridgeport Review

Bucs remain perfect at ‘Barnum Festival’ June 28, 2008 – Bridgeport, CT . . . The long wait is over as Kennedy Stadium was nearly filled for six of DCA’s top 10 corps from last year as they gave fans a full night of entertainment. This marked the 60th anniversary of the “Barnum Festival” and […]

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Tiger Bows Out Of SCV Winter Guard Golf Tourney

It’s official. Tiger Woods will not be participating in the 2008 Vanguard Golf Outing at Spring Valley Golf Course in Milpitas on Monday afternoon, July 7. So that means there’s still room for YOU to come on out and play!!! SCV will be holding their 2nd annual golf tournament to benefit our winter guard on […]

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In The News: ‘Ambassadors Of Rochester’ Celebrate Bittersweet Milestone

Although the Empire Statesmen drum and bugle corps celebrates its 25th anniversary this year without its founder, Vince Bruni, it will mark the milestone with the same passion he brought to the group. Mr. Bruni, whose spirit inspired musicians for two decades, died on the eve of the Drum Corps Associates Labor Day weekend championship […]

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In The News: Pageantry Draws Drum Corps Fans

The music. The precision timing. Supporting old teammates. Whatever the reason, thousands of people filled the stands at Central High School’s Kennedy Stadium feel the power and see the pageantry as talented drum and bugle corps battled it out Saturday to be the best of the Barnum Festival. The annual Champions on Parade competition proved […]

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Phoenix Showband Re Launches In Ireland

The Phoenix has risen from the ashes once more for the new beginning of the Phoenix Rising Marching Showband. Established in 1992, Phoenix has been one of the leading Showbands in Ireland and has gained an impressive reputation internationally in that time. 2008 is set to be the most progressive season yet for the organisation […]

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On The Road 2008 Preparing For Another Great Week

Three Bands/Corps have confirmed their places so far for the 2008 tour. * Poynton Commodores * Warwik Girls * Northern Star

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In The News: Moreno Valley Drum, Bugle Corps Prepares For RCC Competition

Lauren Hutson struck the bars on the marimba with a soft mallet. With each tap, the xylophone-like instrument produced a soft, rich sound that filled the room. As Lauren, 16, of Moreno Valley practiced in Valley View High School’s music room in Moreno Valley, cymbal players Travis Beaman, 16, of Moreno Valley, and Jeff Hangebrauk, […]

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In The News: Grenadiers Step Onto Comeback Trail

Cue the trumpet section: The Kingston Grenadier Drum and Bugle Corps is making a comeback. The only all-ages drum and bugle corps in the province is slowly rebuilding after the heady days of the 1960s and early ’70s. You can check them out Sunday at 2 p.m. when they present a full dress rehearsal at […]

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Two DCI Veterans To Reinforce Beatrix’ Staff

Barry Janicula and John Allnutt will reinforce the staff of Beatrix’ Drum & Bugle Corps during the upcoming USA Tour. As mentioned earlier, Barry designed the drill for Beatrix’ this season. During the summer, he will be part of the visual staff. Barry has a lot of experience in show design. He wrote drill for […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 51

Wind down your week with some Friday fun and games on the Field Pass presented by Zildjian! Dan Potter has e-mails from listeners, plays requests from the Drum Corps International audio archive, and has another chance for you to win FREE Zildjian gear in this week’s Field Pass Time Capsule contest. Read the rest of […]

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