2011 DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL SOUVENIR YEARBOOK
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CONTENTS FEATURES Spotlight on Premier Events Throughout the summer, Drum Corps International’s Premier Events bring top corps together in some of America’s best arenas. 2011’s Premier calendar includes some new venues and the debut of the Tour of Champions Series.
50/50: Celebrating a half-century of Pioneer and Glassmen history From humble beginnings in 1961 to World Class corps today, Pioneer and Glassmen have produced great shows on the field—and enhanced the lives of several generations of members off of it.
Open Arms DCI’s Open Class embraces a diverse array of groups, welcoming new members and fans by producing great entertainment and friendly—but fierce—competition.
DCI XL As Drum Corps International gets set for the 40th DCI World Championships this August, we’re combining our Timeline of Champions with a look back on the magical moments, historic milestones, and great memories that have made the season finale of Marching Music’s Major League an unforgettable experience.
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THE CORPS The programs, repertoires, and staff members for the World and Open Class corps taking the field this summer in the quest to be crowned 2011 World Champions. World Class ...............................66 Open Class .............................. 113 International ............................141 All-Age .....................................141
DEPARTMENTS Welcome
2011 World Championships
Greetings from Drum Corps International ............ 3 Greetings from Indiana and Indianapolis ........................... 6
Michigan City Events and Score Sheet ................................... 36 Indianapolis Events and Score Sheet ................................... 38
About
World Champions Roll of Honor
Drum Corps International ............ 14
2011 DCI Tour Tour Map ....................................... 16 Premier Events Score Sheet ........ 19 Individual & Ensemble ................. 34 10
World Championship Awards ..... 142
Hall of Fame 2011 Inductees ............................... 144 Past Honorees ............................... 146
2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook
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2011 SOUVENIR YEARBOOK Dan Acheson Executive Director/CEO Bob Jacobs Director, Marketing John DeNovi Director, Sales & Business Development Chris Weber Sr. Manager, Communications Rita O’Donohue Manager, Public Relations Custom Published By: In Tune Partners, LLC Irwin Kornfeld CEO Will Edwards President Angelo Biasi Publisher Emile Menasché Editorial Director Jackie Jordan Creative Director Robin Garber Production Director/Designer Barbara Boughton Business Manager Photography Ryan Cain, Johnny Gilbert, Jolesch Photography, Craig Olear, David Rhodenbaugh, Sid and Linda Unser Contributors Michael Boo, Mike Levine, Danny Miles, Adam Perlmutter, Mac Randall
Friends of DCI
Indy ’12
The Inner Circle of DCI’s most committed fans ................... 148
World Championships Schedule, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Super 3 Tickets....................... 157
Volunteers of the Year 2011 Nominees and past recipients .............................. 150
Fun and Games Test your Drum Corps International knowledge with word and picture games .............. Answers .........................................
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Thank You! Recognizing all those who helped make the 2011 season happen ..................... 158
The Drill 152 154
News and information about the 2011 season .................. 160
Assistant Editor Susan Kornfeld Editorial Intern Ben Sparks Drum Corps International is the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Business contact: 110 West Washington St. Suite C Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317.275.1212 Web: www.DCI.org Editorial contact: dci@dci.org Advertising: adsales@dci.org ©2011 Drum Corps International. All rights reserved.
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2011 SCORECARD & CALENDAR Drum Corps International Premier Events offer fans a chance to see outstanding performers compete in some of the country’s top arenas. The 2011 calendar includes new venues and introduces the Tour of Champions Series.
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PREMIER EVENTS DCI FT. WORTH SATURDAY, JUNE 18
Rough Rider Stadium @ Saginaw H.S. Saginaw, TX Kicking off the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour like never before, this brand new event features the top eight finishers from last year’s World Championships. SCORE
Blue Devils Concord, CA
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Blue Stars La Crosse, WI
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Bluecoats Canton, OH
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The Cadets Allentown, PA
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Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC
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The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL
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Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL
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DCI CIRCLE CITY
Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA
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Northwest High School
DCI AUSTIN PRESENTED BY DEMOULIN BROS. & CO. SUNDAY, JUNE 19
TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Indianapolis, IN
A quartet of World Class corps make an early-season stop in the World Championships host city in this exciting new event.
Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex
SCORE
Austin, TX After competing in Saginaw the day before, the top eight finalists from last year’s World Championships stay in Texas to compete as the exciting summer of 2011 gets underway. SCORE
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Blue Devils Concord, CA
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Blue Stars La Crosse, WI
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Bluecoats Canton, OH
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The Cadets Allentown, PA
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Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC
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The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL
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Phantom Regiment Rockford, IL
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Santa Clara Vanguard Santa Clara, CA
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Crossmen San Antonio, TX
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Madison Scouts Madison, WI
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Pioneer Milwaukee, WI
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Troopers Casper, WY
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DCI CENTRAL INDIANA FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Scheumann Stadium @ Ball State University Muncie, IN In a brand new venue for 2011, eight World Class corps will showcase their talent at Ball State University, capping off a week of activities for hundreds of high school music students at the Music for All Summer Symposium. SCORE
Blue Stars La Crosse, WI
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Carolina Crown Ft. Mill, SC
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The Cavaliers Rosemont, IL
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Glassmen Toledo, OH
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Madison Scouts Madison, WI
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Pioneer Milwaukee, WI
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Teal Sound Jacksonville, FL
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Troopers Casper, WY
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2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook
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STAFF
Crown has been voted “Fan Favorite� at the World Championships for two straight years.
Rach Star 2011 REPERTOIRE We Will Rock You by Brian May
Iron Man
by Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward
Symphonic Dances
by Sergei Rachmaninoff
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irtuosity and excitement collide when rock and roll meets romanticism in Carolina Crown‘s Rach Star.
From stage diving to piano concertos, Crown
kicks out the jams with the music of Queen, Black Sabbath, and the Rolling Stones alongside a trio of works—“Symphonic Dances,� “Piano Concerto No. 2,�and “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini�—by the
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
last great romantic composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff
by Sergei Rachmaninoff
(1873–1943), who was a proto rock star in his native
Paint It, Black
Russia.
by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Piano Concerto No. 1
Bridging these two worlds is the composition
by Keith Emerson
“Piano Concerto No. 1� by rock keyboardist Keith
Bohemian Rhapsody
Emerson. Listen carefully, and you‘ll also hear
by Freddie Mercury
Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Executive Director Jim Coates Director Kevin Smith Tour Director Anna Rugila Director of Development Eric Sabach Drum Majors Preston Cheek, Andre Mathis Design Keith Potter, Michael Klesch, Leon May, Lee Beddis, Andrew Markworth, Michael Townsend, Adam Sage, Jim Coates Brass Matt Harloff, Michael Klesch, Ray Linkous, Ben Harloff, Chad Brinkman, Corey Alvaro-Futrell, Steve Mason, Larry Shane, Bob Chreste, Joe Padawan, Marshall Woody, Ryan Summers, Barry Husdon, Freddy Martin Percussion Lee Beddis, Andrew Markworth, Zach Schlicher, Ryan Anderson, Mike Dow, Jeff Brooks, Ian Hale, Steve Ballard, Mike Bishop, Garrett Scharton, Josh Brickey, Becky Sudul Color Guard Michael Townsend, Adam Sage, Matty Follo, Adam Dalton, Susan Hanggi, Joey Powell, Michael Floyd, Darren Mickens, Ariana Debose Visual Andy Ebert, Leon May, Keith Potter, Neil Adkison, Ben Firkus, Taylor Harrell, Dusty Delmoro, Martin Montoya, Daphne Adkison, Matt Reschetz, Nick Smith Consultants Jim Moore, Donnie VanDoren, George Pinney Administration Wesley Payne, Amanda Petersen, Chris Rugila, Molly Favret, Ryan Buggs, Erik Burch, Cora Ray
Crown sneak in some quick and clever musical quotations by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Guns N' Roses, Deep Purple, Rihanna, and Ben Folds as they explore the look, lifestyle, experience, and showmanship of being “Rach Stars� on the field.
2011 DCI Souvenir Yearbook
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