Drum and Bugle Corps

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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.

The shape the schedule is currently taking is somewhat similar to the 2010 tour, comprised of more than 100 competitions across the United States. Currently DCI Premier Events are scheduled for San Antonio, Atlanta and Allentown, and a return to Minneapolis planned in the month of July. Tentative plans for the start of the tour during the third week of June will bring corps from the West, Midwest and the East into the Southwestern United States.

“The first steps in the 2011 planning process are now well underway,” said Susan Kuehnhold, Director of Events for Drum Corps International. “We’ll now begin to refine the schedule so that we can serve the greatest possible number of fans throughout the country while being mindful of the constraints faced by the corps as they take to the road next summer. “

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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, 2011
Open Class World Championship
Ames Field, Michigan City, IN

Open Class corps will compete for the title of World Champion in a new one-day event format. Participating corps will be seeded at tour events leading into the Championship event.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Hall of Fame Kickoff Party
Downtown Indianapolis

A wildly popular event in 2009 and 2010, DCI will host its third annual Hall of Fame Kickoff celebration to mark the start of the World Championships in Indianapolis. Evening festivities will include live music, charity games and auctions, with a special presentation recognizing the DCI Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

Thursday, August 11, 2011
World Championship Prelims
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

In a twist to the usual World Championship Quarterfinals competition, the new Prelims competition will feature a veritable “all-skate” of DCI corps. In addition to the performances of all 23 World Class groups, all Open and International Class corps will be invited to compete at this event. More than 40 corps are expected to go head-to-head in the all-day preliminary competition at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Big, Loud & Live 8, DCI’s popular cinematic event, will feature the performances of the final 15 corps in competition, broadcast live to select movie theaters from coast to coast.

Friday, August 12, 2011
World Championship Semifinals
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis

The top 25 corps from the Thursday event (no matter World, Open or International Class distinction) will compete at the Semifinals with the top 12 of this grouping earning spots in the Saturday evening Finals competition.

Following the competitive segment of Friday’s event, fans will be treated to the traditional DCI Age-Out Ceremony, recognizing the graduating class of corps members, as well as a special 100th anniversary performance by Jubal Drum and Bugle Corps from the Netherlands. The induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2011 will also take place during these special on-field festivities.

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Special Musical Event & Come Feel the Music Festival
Downtown Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium

Plans are underway for a special kick off to Saturday’s World Championship festivities with a spectacular musical event featuring all non-finalist corps and other groups. The event is tentatively scheduled to culminate with a mass brass and percussion performance of these corps before the second annual Come Feel the Music Festival gets underway at Lucas Oil Stadium, with interactive and engaging musical entertainment for the entire family.

Also Saturday afternoon, Open Class corps members will have their Individual & Ensemble Competition at the Indianapolis Convention Center, mirroring that of their World Class counterparts that will have taken place earlier in the season in San Antonio.

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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 the time when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson walked its streets. Their presence is still felt today through the city’s historic buildings, pubs/restaurants and storytellers. Annapolis is 350 years young – a vibrant city, proud of its charming colonial heritage, while offering the latest in dining, accommodations, shopping, and entertainment. We’re very excited to bring our World Championships and Individual & Ensemble events to Maryland’s capital city!

Prelims, Finals, the Alumni Spectacular and the I&E events will all be held at the United States Naval Academy’s state of the art stadium complex. Its a beautiful facility with plenty of parking.

Since the inception of Drum Corps Associates in 1964, only four states have hosted the World Championship; New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. 2012 marks our first voyage south of the Mason-Dixon Line for the title show. The DCA team, consisting of Executive Officers Gil Silva, Larry Hershman, Glen Johnson, and Mike Corso, along with Championship Chairman Dick Eschenmann and Director of Operations Allen Buell will be working closely with the Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau, the Annapolis Mayor’s Office, the Restaurant Association of Maryland, and many of the local hotels and businesses to bring you an unforgettable championship. You’ll certainly want to bring the entire family!

So mark your calendars for a fantastic Labor Day Weekend 2012 in Annapolis, Maryland!

To learn more about Annapolis, visit www.visit-annapolis.org

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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 and tradition admired by thousands of fans worldwide and a dedicated crew of Kingsmen Alumni and devotees from across the country have come together to bring back this ardent and fine activity. We are sending out this announcement to all of our fans, alumni, prospective members, and all curious onlookers so that any persons interested in supporting or becoming part of the organization can easily reach us. Pass the word!

The Kingsmen will start musical rehearsals in September and consequent drill and guard rehearsals soon after. We have procured an old and fabled rehearsal site of the corps—the Army Air Force Base at Los Alamitos—(Los Al) currently known as the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Center. The site includes a modern indoor music practice facility with ancillary practice rooms, a gridiron for field work, indoor gym and pool. As a matter of history, this is the same rehearsal site used by the championship Kingsmen of 1972, the first DCI champion ever. Details of time and location of rehearsals are available at the new Kingsmen web site:

http://kingsmendrumcorps.org/calendar-eventstartdate/2010-09

We invite and encourage all interested parties to please show your support—-

Persons interested in becoming corps members please visit:   http://kingsmendrumcorps.org/join

Those interested in becoming staff or volunteers please visit:  http://kingsmendrumcorps.org/volunteer

Of course, this is the page to send in the ever valuable donation:  http://kingsmendrumcorps.org/donate

Please visit the web site and sign up for the Kingsmen newsletter. http://kingsmendrumcorps.org We will be keeping everyone updated with the corps events.

This announcement would not be complete without thanking all of you who helped to turn this into a reality!!!

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World Class World Championship Finals
Saturday, Aug. 14—Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
All 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.m
Open Class Champion Exhibition—6:06 p.m.
Sponsor Recognition—6:22 p.m.

Glassmen—6:40 p.m.
Blue Knights—6:57 p.m.
Madison Scouts—7:14 p.m.
Boston Crusaders—7:31 p.m.
Blue Stars—7:48 p.m.
Santa Clara Vanguard—8:05 p.m.

Intermission (17 minutes)

Phantom Regiment—8:39 p.m.
The Cadets—8:56 p.m.
Carolina Crown—9:13 p.m.
Bluecoats—9:30 p.m.
The Cavaliers—9:47 p.m.
Blue Devils—10:04 p.m.

Awards Ceremony—10:30 p.m.
World Champion Encore—11:20 p.m.

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Open Class World Championship Finals
Saturday, Aug. 14 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
All times Eastern Time Zone, approximate and subject to change.

Velvet Knights – 10:00 AM
Colt Cadets – 10:16 AM
Forte – 10:32 AM
Genesis – 10:48 AM
7th Regiment – 11:04 AM
Legends – 11:20 AM

Intermission – 16 minutes

Raiders – 11:52 AM
Music City – 12:08 PM
Revolution – 12:24 PM
Spartans – 12:40 PM
Oregon Crusaders – 12:56 PM
Blue Devils B – 1:12 PM

Awards Ceremony – 1:30 PM

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Open Class World Championship Semifinals
Friday, Aug. 13 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
All times Eastern Time Zone, approximate and subject to change.

Crossmen – 4:30 PM
Spirit – 4:47 PM
Troopers – 5:04 PM
The Academy – 5:21 PM
Colts – 5:38 PM
Glassmen – 5:55 PM
Blue Knights – 6:12 PM
Madison Scouts – 6:29 PM
Boston Crusaders – 6:46 PM

Intermission

Blue Stars – 7:45 PM
Santa Clara Vanguard – 8:02 PM
Phantom Regiment – 8:19 PM
The Cadets – 8:36 PM
Carolina Crown – 8:53 PM
Bluecoats – 9:10 PM
The Cavaliers – 9:27 PM
Blue Devils – 9:44 PM

DCI Hall of Fame Recognition – 10:05 PM
Open Class Individual & Ensemble Performance #1 – 10:08 PM
Scholarships Presentation – 10:12 PM
Open Class Individual & Ensemble Performance #2 – 10:14 PM
Star of Indiana Alumni Performance – 10:18
Open Class Individual & Ensemble Performance #3 – 10:36 PM
Age-Out Ceremony – 10:44 PM
Last two scores announced – 10:58 PM

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Open Class World Championship Semifinals
Friday, Aug. 13 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
All times Eastern Time Zone, approximate and subject to change.

Blue Saints – 8:30 AM
Strängnäs – 8:46 AM
Les Stentors – 9:02 AM
Racine Scouts – 9:18 AM
Velvet Knights – 9:34 AM
Forte – 9:50 AM
Genesis – 10:06 AM
Colt Cadets – 10:22 AM

Intermission – 16 minutes – 10:38

Legends – 10:54 AM
7th Regiment – 11:10 AM
Music City – 11:26 AM
Raiders – 11:42 AM
Revolution – 11:58 AM
Spartans – 12:14 PM
Oregon Crusaders – 12:30 PM
Blue Devils B – 12:46 PM

Last score announced – 1:10 PM