Home » July 2nd, 2008 Entries posted on “July, 2008”

In The News: Marching To The Beat

In 1990, Harry and Elaine Glinn, managers of the Corps, wanted to retire, so they called on all their former students who had marched together in the late 1970s and early 1980s for help. Fourteen alumni agreed to participate, and Donna Monte volunteered her time to take over as director. “Harry and Elaine taught us […]

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In The News: Drum And Bugle Corps Will Play On All Summer Long

Stroudsburg High School student Erica Bower and East Stroudsburg University students Ryan Bratt and Ashlie Grimes all woke up today at 7 a.m. Voluntarily. And they will continue to do so for most of their summer vacation. Read the rest of the article here.

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DCW On-Line: Port Huron Review

Energetic lineup brings triumphant close to ‘Blue Water Brass’June 23, 2008 — Port Huron, MI . . . Rarely, when the curtain comes down on a 30-year serenade, do the final notes sound as sweet as they did in the opening. But six corps gave the audience something to remember along the banks of the […]

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World Gone Mad Announces New Corps Director

World Gone Mad Drum and Bugle Corps (WGM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Kempenich as the corps’ new director. Joe is a seasoned drum corps veteran having performed with the St. Paul Scouts (1975-1978), St. Croix Rivermen (1979-1982), Gulf Coast Sound (2004-2005) and as a charter member of WGM. "I am very […]

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Statesmen Preview Of Champions Contest July 5th

Three generations of Rochester’s Empire Statesmen organization, the Empire Cadets youth marching band, the competing corps and the Statesmen Alumni All Stars, will be adding some extra zing to Independence Day holiday weekend events, including a July 4 parade in neighboring Irondequoit and the 5th annual Vince Bruni Preview of Champions, at Growney Stadium at […]

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In The News: Belding Show Features ‘Awesome’ Drum Corps

About 700 people witnessed nine-time Drum Corps International (DCI) champions The Cadets win Tuesday night’s Silk City Rhythms competition at Rudness Field. With a score of 74 out of 100 points, the Allentown, Pa., group marched to victory over four other drum corps with its show, "…And the Pursuit of Happiness." Belding was just one […]

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2008 DCI Field Pass Episode 50

Cavaliers founder and president Don Warren is celebrating his 60th year in the drum corps activity this summer. In today’s Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter talks with Warren and Chicago-area author Colt Foutz about Warren’s biography, “Building the Green Machine,” which will be released nationally this July. Read the rest of the article […]

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Cadets Release 2008 Pre Season CD

Pre Season CD’s are always in demand from the fans of the Cadets and this year the corps brings an outstanding recording to you! On June 18th, just days before the start of the 2008 DCI competitive season, the corps assembled in the rustic and peaceful town of Chambersburg, PA. Microphones, Mixing Boards, Wires, Sound […]

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DCW On-Line: Stillwater Review 2

Stillwater show true “beauty” as Regiment holds off bold and brassy Crown June 22, 2008 – Stillwater, MN – There were two statements made during “Drum Beauty” at Stillwater Area High School Stadium on the second night of the Drum Corps International season. First, the organizers and sponsors of this annual show — now in […]

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