When Amplification Was Not Required In Drum Corps:
(more…)2011 DCA World Championships – Rochester, NY
September 4, 2011
September 3, 2011
2011 DCI World Championships – Indianapolis, IN
August 13, 2011
August 12, 2011
August 11, 2011
August 9, 2011
- Open Class Championship Finals (Michigan City, IN)
August 8, 2011
- Open Class Championship Prelims (Michigan City, IN) — RAIN OUT
Bill Cook
Star of Indiana founder Bill Cook passes away
Bill Cook, Bloomington, Ind. businessman, philanthropist and founder of the Star of Indiana Drum & Bugle Corps, died late Friday afternoon at the age of 80.
Cook, with a grant from his company Cook Group Incorporated, founded Star of Indiana in 1984. Under his leadership the corps quickly rose to competitive success, winning the Drum Corps International World Championship in 1991. After the 1993 DCI season, Star of Indiana morphed into the stage shows “Brass Theatre” and the Tony award-winning “Blast!”
Drum Corps International extends its deepest sympathies to the Cook family and the extended Star of Indiana family as well. We will look back at the life of Bill Cook in the coming week on DCI.org.
Drum Corps World is going electronic!
One era ends . . . a new one begins!
Drum Corps World is going electronic! May 2 will be the launch date of the new on-line magazine and it’s FREE. Go to www.high-velocity-media.com to sign up for issues sent to your computer, phone or tablet. The change is being announced today on multiple Web sites and all fans are welcome to sign up.
2011 Drum Corps International Tour Schedule
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2011 Premier Event Schedule
Indianapolis, IN
Tuesday, June 21
Northwest High SchoolMuncie, IN
Friday, June 24
Ball State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Saturday, June 25
Venue TBAStanford, CA
Saturday, June 25
Stanford UniversityWashington, DC
Saturday, June 25
Wakefield High SchoolDenver, CO
Saturday, July 9
Invesco Field at Mile HighMinneapolis, MN
Saturday, July 16
TCF Bank Stadium (University of Minnesota)St. Louis, MO
Monday, July 18
McKendree UniversityDenton, TX
Thursday, July 21
CH Collins ComplexOdessa, TX
Friday, July 22
Odessa High SchoolSan Antonio, TX
Saturday, July 23
The AlamodomeSan Antonio, TX
World Class Individual & Ensemble Competition
Sunday, July 24
Downtown San AntonioDallas, TX
Monday, July 25
Lake Highlands High SchoolLittle Rock, AR
Wednesday, July 27
Venue TBAHattiesburg, MS
Wednesday, July 27
University of Southern MississippiGadsden, AL
Friday, July 29
Gadsden City High SchoolAtlanta, GA
Saturday, July 30
The Georgia DomeOrlando, FL
Sunday, July 31
The Citrus BowlAllentown, PA
Friday, Aug. 5 & Saturday, Aug. 6
J. Birney Crum Stadium
Tour of Champions Series
Saginaw, TX
Saturday, June 18
Saginaw High SchoolAustin, TX
Sunday, June 19
Round Rock High SchoolOmaha, NE
Sunday, July 10
Millard South High SchoolRockford, IL
Sunday, July 17
Boylan High SchoolHouston, TX
Friday, July 22
Berry Athletic CenterMurfreesboro, TN
Friday, July 29
Middle Tennessee State UniversityCharlotte, NC
Sunday, July 31
Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, MD
Sunday, Aug. 7
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
2011 DCI World Championships
Open Class Prelims
Michigan City, IN
Monday, Aug. 8
Ames FieldOpen Class Finals
Michigan City, IN
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Ames FieldWorld Championship Hall of Fame Kickoff Party
Indianapolis, IN
Wednesday, Aug. 10World Championship Prelims
Indianapolis, IN
Thursday, Aug. 11
Lucas Oil Stadium
World Championship Semifinals
Indianapolis, IN
Friday, Aug. 12
Lucas Oil StadiumWorld Championship Parade
Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, Aug. 13
Streets of Downtown IndianapolisOpen Class Individual & Ensemble Competition
Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, Aug. 13
Indiana Convention CenterWorld Championship Finals
Indianapolis, IN
Saturday, Aug. 13 Lucas Oil Stadium
New “Chocolaterie Stam” Store Supports the Scouts
When it comes to chocolate, Ton Stam knows his stuff. When it comes to running a business, he’s clearly figured that out as well. Chocolaterie Stam, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, now has numerous locations in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and North Carolina. Its latest store location, opening in Middleton, Wisconsin, will be unique in that all profits from the store will be directed to the benefit of the Madison Scouts.
Ton is a forth-generation chocolate maker from the Netherlands. The Stam family has been active in the chocolate business since 1913 and Ton specializes in the creation of rich, creamy chocolates developed in the European tradition.
His association with the corps is what brought him to the United States in the first place. Having marched in a traditional European military band, Ton pursued his dream to march with the world-renowned Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. Having marched in 1981 and 1982, Ton was one of the first Europeans to cross the ocean and march American drum corps, creating a path for many others to follow.
“Now I want to give back to the organization in the best way I know how,” says Ton. “The Madison Scouts meant a lot for me personally and I want to make sure that opportunity exists for the next generation of Scouts.”
“Partnering with Chocolaterie Stam is a great fit,” explains Executive Director Chris Komnick. “Ton came to us with a fantastic idea for a new diverse revenue source for the corps. We have two historic organizations with a commitment to quality and it gives us a new touch point in the Madison community.”
“To get the store prepared in a cost-effective fashion we called on several alumni for assistance,” says store manager Steve Vickers. “Between painting, electrical, plumbing and contract management, we asked many local alumni to assist with the work. It’s been great to see everybody getting involved to help the Scouts.”
The new Chocolaterie Stam will be located in the Greenway Station outdoor mall located in Middleton (1651 Deming Way, Suite 114). The store is expected to open the second week of November in time for the holidays. In addition to the absolutely fabulous chocolates, the store will have gelato, espresso/coffee, hot chocolate and wide-array of other treats and gifts.
In addition, a series of special “fleur de lis” chocolates will be available to purchase online in time for the holidays. To learn more about Chocolaterie Stam, CLICK HERE.
New Experimental Events
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Being planned separately from the traditional format of the 2011 tour will be a handful of experimental drum corps events, also produced by Drum Corps International. The top eight finishing corps from 2010 have been invited to participate in this series, which will feature additional competitive and non-competitive performance material developed beyond the corps’ standard 11.5 minute production.
“This series will give us the opportunity to explore several new elements in the production of our events using a number of our very best ensembles,” said Mark Arnold, Chairman of the Board of Drum Corps International and Executive Director of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. “By creating these unique opportunities for our corps and our fans, we hope to develop exciting new features for future DCI events, helping us to expand our audience while providing a thrilling and engaging experience for everyone.”
A unique competitive environment is also being developed for the experimental series which may include judging techniques not currently utilized under current DCI rules. Further details are in the preliminary stages of development, with additional information expected following the annual meeting in January.
“The opportunity to get everyone together in the same room is always productive for us, and this weekend was no exception,” said Acheson. We will continue to refine the schedule and gear up for the exciting new possibilities we are creating for 2011 and beyond. There are only 263 days until opening day, and we want to make sure that season number 39 is our best one yet.”
