Drum and Bugle Corps

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 [...]

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 [...]

(dci.org) 2011 Premier Event Schedule Indianapolis, IN Tuesday, June 21 Northwest High School Muncie, IN Friday, June 24 Ball State University Grand Rapids, MI Saturday, June 25 Venue TBA Stanford, CA Saturday, June 25 Stanford University Washington, DC Saturday, June 25 Wakefield High School Denver, CO Saturday, July 9 Invesco Field at Mile High Minneapolis, [...]

(madisonscouts.org) 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 [...]

(dci.org) 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’ [...]

(dci.org) As part of the meetings, considerable work was done to solidify the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour schedule, with 23 World and participating Open Class corps taking part. Corps representatives along with DCI staff members are working to have the majority of dates finalized with Tour Event Partners for release near the Thanksgiving holiday. [...]

(dci.org) Developed by popular request of drum corps fans, a new format for the 2011 Drum Corps International World Championships in Michigan City, Ind. and Indianapolis has been approved by the voting members. The basic framework of this schedule will include: Tuesday, August 9, 2011Open Class World Championship Ames Field, Michigan City, IN Open Class [...]

(dcacorps.org) We invite you to join us at the spectacular Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, in the historic city of Annapolis, Maryland, for the 2012 DCA World Championships! The charming maritime city will be ready for drum corps fans to enjoy and explore. Through the efforts of many, Annapolis has been preserved, taking visitors back to [...]

(kingsmendrumcorps.org) After much deliberation, anticipation, and dozens upon dozens of inquiries, the Kingsmen Starcorps Inc. Board of Directors and the Kingsmen Staff are very proud to announce the activation and return to drum corps competition, the Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps of Anaheim, California for the 2011 musical season The Kingsmen have a rich history [...]

(dci.org) World Class World Championship FinalsSaturday, Aug. 14—Lucas Oil Stadium, IndianapolisAll times Eastern time zone, approximate and subject to change. Gates open to marketplace—3 p.m.Gates open to seating areas—4 p.m. Welcome—5:25 p.m.U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps—5:28 p.m.Volunteer of the Year Awards—5:55 p.m.World Class Director of the Year Award—6:00 p.m.Local Sponsor and Dignitary Recognition—6:03 p.mOpen [...]