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SPRING/SUMMER 2006

6 From the Top Marching to Madison

9 Pit Break Madison Championships events… Phantom’s “Special” performance… 2007 info… Online resources, and more!

18 Commitment to Excellence Drum corps judge Allan Kristensen celebrates 25 years as a music educator.

20 Free Day Marco Buscaglia uncovers great moments in corps history. Or at least he thinks so...

23 Summer Music Games Schedule Dates, locations and lineups for every event on this summer’s tour.

45 Dear DCI Letters from members who reflect on how drum corps has positively influenced their lives.

46 Age-Out Former Crossmen timpanist Bob Morrison is now an advocate for music education.

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FEATURES 28 Madison Preview Who will prevail in this summer’s Championships showdown? Ed Medina offers an inside look at the contenders, past champs, and the up-andcomers hot on their heels.

32 Personal Practice: Beat the Heat!

The long season in the sun can be a blast, as long as you take these fitness steps to make sure you perform at your best. By Emile Menasché

37 Brass Lesson Max out your slurs with these chops-building exercises from Blue Devils brass supervisor and arranger Wayne R. Downey.

38 Percussion Lesson A relaxed grip is important if you want to play at your best. Carolina Crown percussion caption director and arranger Brian Tinkel lends a hand.

40 Movement Lesson The “steps between the notes” can help define your corps look. Santa Clara Vanguard Visual Caption head Ron Hardin gets you on good footing.

43 Gearing Up The latest gear for drum corps and marching band.

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DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL Volume 31 Issue 3

Dan Acheson Executive Director Ed Dempsey Strategic Alliances Manager Chris Weber Communications Manager

Custom Published By: In Tune Partners, LLC

Marching to Glory ach drum corps season of participation, whether as a fan, instructor, judge or performer, there is a renewed sense of belonging to the drum corps experience. The anticipation that builds all the way up to the moment when your favorite corps steps onto the field for the first time on tour is exhilarating to some, and almost unnerving to others.

All of the planning, preparation and attention to detail of the winter and spring comes together as the annual ritual of rebirth occurs. Then the moment comes when a corps unleashes the power, precision, and passion in their quest for the ultimate performance.

The beginning of the competitive season also marks the start of “armchair judging” season; with conversation among many drum corps fans turning toward speculating and prognosticating about the competitive results this August. You can rest assured that the performers will not be focusing on the final score for their respective “teams,” but rather on experiencing a summer-long journey which will conclude with the attainment of the highest level of excellence within their reach. They will have eight weeks to prove to themselves that they can indeed reach their goals. As a result, those of us sitting in the stands will witness their spectacular transformation from mere excellence to the highest level of extreme excellence known to the world of performing arts.

While looking forward to seeing you in the stands this summer, we also are excited to provide access to drum corps performances in the theater and online (see Pit Break), and on TV (back cover). With the many great drum corps touring this season, I can guarantee there will be something for everyone. Come live the experience LIVE… and bring a friend!

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Irwin Kornfeld CEO Will Edwards President Angelo Biasi Publisher Emile Menasché Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Biasi Managing Editor Dave Kornfeld Photo Editor Don Helsel Operations Director Mike Amaditz Creative Director Aimee Zaleski Art & Production Director Photography Johnny Gilbert, Sid and Linda Unser Trevor Johnston Illustrations Contributors Marco Buscaglia, Wayne R. Downey, Ron Hardin, Ed Medina, Brian C. Tinkel Drum Corps International is a non-profit organization formed to service the North American drum corps activity. Editorial and business offices are located at 470 South Irmen Drive, Addison, IL 60101, phone: 630-628-7888, fax: 630-6287971. DCI Today is published in Fall, Winter and Summer each year. Nonprofit organization U.S. postage paid at Lebanon Junction, KY, permit #2223.

Copyright© 2006 Drum Corps International.

All rights reserved.

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News and Notes from Drum Corps International

Madison to the Max World Championships come to Camp Randall Stadium Schedule – August 8-12, 2006: • Division II & III Prelims: Tuesday, August 8, 10 a.m.

• Individual & Ensemble Competition: Wednesday,

August 9, Noon (Overture Center, Downtown Madison) • Division III Semifinals: Thursday, August 10, 10 a.m.

• DCI Division I World Championship Quarterfinals: Thursday, August 10, 2:30 p.m.

• Division II Semifinals: Friday, August 11, 11:30 a.m.

• DCI Division I World Championship Semifinals: Friday, August 11, 4:30 p.m.

• Division II & III Finals: Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m.

• DCI Division I World Championship Finals: Saturday, August 12, 6 p.m.

August is around the corner, and Madison, Wis., will be rockin’ with the DCI 2006 World Championships. DCI events in Madison kick off with the Division II & III Prelims on August 8th and climax with the DCI Division I finals on August 12th at Camp Randall Stadium.

In addition to drum corps, there’s plenty to do in this college town with beaches, culture, minor league baseball, and more. For more on Madison and the Championships, check out our preview on page 28, and log onto madison06.DCI.org for the latest info.

The Phantom of the Olympics Phantom Regiment will be taking the field at the Opening Ceremonies of the Illinois State Special Olympics on June 16. The corps is excited to return for a third performance at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., having previously strutted their stuff for this event in both 2003 and 2005. They’ll be doing a full-field performance, in addition to providing the music for the torch lighting ceremony.

“Special Olympians share the same ideals as drum corps members,” Regiment Director Pat Seidling says. “Hard work, team effort, and good sportsmanship are the hallmarks of both the drum corps and the Special Olympics. We couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this great event.” Learn more at Regiment.org www.dci.org 9

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PIT BREAK World Championship Quarterfinals Live in Theaters Thursday, August 10, 2006 Once again, Drum Corps International wants you to take a seat right on the 50-yard line as the 2006 World Championship Quarterfinals are broadcast live from Madison, Wis., to select movie theaters across the country.

Watch every move of the top 17 Division I corps, as the world’s greatest performing arts athletes continue their quest for the ultimate performance and a spot among the World Championship elite.

“I was blown away by last year’s quarterfinals cinema event,” says Kip Johnson of Appleton, Wis. “Because I wasn’t able to make it out to Foxboro to see the event live last year, this was a great alternative.

While it was different from being in the stands with the cheering crowds, the live presentation still made me feel like I was there and a part of the drum corps history being made out in the field.”

Visit www.DCI.org early this summer for a complete list of theaters and more information.

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With a DCI Season Pass, you can stream any top-12 DCI show from the audio archives, dating back to 1972; watch extended live summer coverage, including new video vignettes; and experience live audio and video recordings captured at many regional events throughout the summer. In addition to the video, Season Pass offers access to downloadable audio files of shows past and present, special playlists, news, and more. Season Pass subscriptions are available now and start at $39 for three months. Learn more at Seasonpass.DCI.org.

CLASSIC CORPS NOW ON DVD On April 27, drum corps enthusiasts gathered in more than 150 theaters across the country to witness 12 of the greatest drum corps performances of the last 30 years as chosen by the fans, themselves. Relive these fan favorites in Dolby Digital sound on the 2006 DCI Classic 2006 Countdown DVD. The disc features: 1975 1979 1980 1984 1988 1989 1992 1993 1995 1999 2004 2005

27th Lancers Blue Devils Bridgemen The Cadets Madison Scouts Phantom Regiment Crossmen Star of Indiana The Cavaliers Santa Clara Vanguard Carolina Crown Bluecoats

For more info, go to www.DCI.org.

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Here’s how to get the best seats in 2007!

How would you like to be sitting right in the middle of all the action at the 2007 Drum Corps International World Championship at Rose Bowl Stadium? You can, and you can be one of the first drum corps fans to have your tickets.

DCI is pleased to offer, for the 11th year in a row, Super 3 package tickets. A Super 3 package gives you the opportunity to reserve the same seats in the stadium for all three nights of the Division I World Championship. That’s right, you can kick back in some of the best seats Drum Corps International has to offer for Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals.

New for this year, Super 3 tickets will be offered toward the end of August after the 2006 World Championships in Madison. Stay on top of www.

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Visit www.DCI.org today for the most up-to-date information on ’07 World Championships tickets.

Rose Bowl Stadium

The DCI Board of Directors at Rose Bowl Stadium

It’s never too early to prepare for next year, as the DCI Chapmionships head to California for the first time ever. The Drum Corps International 2007 World Championships will be held in Pasadena, Calif., in Rose Bowl Stadium. Matt Horhan, representative for the Convention and Visitors Bureau for Pasadena, says: “The whole city is waiting for this.”

New Queen DVD on Rudiments Due this Summer

JEFF QUEEN PLAYING WITH An In-depth STICKS Guide to

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Jeff Queen’s Playing With Sticks DVD (Hudson Music) boasts over four hours of footage on essential hand techniques. Queen is a four-time champion drummer and marched with Santa Clara Vanguard, among other corps, before going on to play on Broadway (where he was an original cast member of BLAST!) and on Letterman, and to teach, write, and serve as caption head for Carolina Crown.

The disc is designed for both beginning and advanced players and includes demonstrations of how to apply techniques like flams, diddles, rolls, and standard and hybrid rudiments. When you’re tired from the exercises, you can sit back and take in Queen’s virtuoso solos and his discussion of solo techniques, instruction, tips and tricks. Learn more at Hudsonmusic.com

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Order in the Corps “DCI judges come from a broad range of background and experience. First and foremost, they have been involved in our activity, either as marching members, instructors or designers.

They have an extremely difficult job to do: It’s more art than science. The judging system we use is based on a specific set of criteria that has been developed by the member organizations of Drum Corps International. The judges annually go through a rigorous training program and are evaluated at the end of every season by the drum corps instructors.”—John Phillips, Judge Administrator “My focus is on the visual aspect of the activity. As a judge, I find myself looking at the corps through the same sensibilities that I use in my studio when I paint. I am conscious of the creative use of all the components of design as they relate to this art form. I never cease to be surprised at the creativity that we find in the drum corps family and I never underestimate the designer’s ability to reach into new and uncharted worlds to bring their concepts to life.”— Michael Gray, Color Guard, Visual Ensemble, General Effect “As a music judge, I look [and listen] for achievement. It comes in many forms. Since achievement takes

into consideration what the performers are doing, as well as how they do it, I can deal with concepts, rather than just listening and cataloguing ‘errors.’ The qualities of the performers’ training and skills—as well as the qualities of the musical materials they are exploring—are equally germane to the evaluation. Hopefully, this encourages the units to be creative and unique in their approach to the arena.”—Dr. Joe Allison, Music Caption “As the performers move around the field as part of an overall artistic drill design as seen in the stands, I stay with the performers to determine their ability to perform every note and rhythm accurately and with a uniform technique, while demonstrating their ability to perform those notes and rhythms in a musical and expressive manner. The level of achievement produced can be amazing and, in this caption, only be appreciated from the judges’ perspective.”—Allan Kristensen, Percussion Caption “Our job as music judges is not to project our own values on the performers, but to recognize the levels of achievement attained in what is attempted [content] and how it is realized [performance].”—Dr. Joe Allison, Music Caption “DCI brass judges are trained and experienced brass performers whose evaluations of the technical aspects of the brass sections in drum corps reflect the very highest standards of brass pedagogy. In addition, nearly all of the them have an extensive background as conductors of various kinds of ensembles outside the world of drum corps, which has trained them to find excellence in the performances of individuals as well as the success of the overall musical presentation.

They are able to evaluate the details of the brass sections’ performance, while at the same time assessing the musical strengths of the overall musical ensemble.—Dallas Niermeyer, Brass Caption “Simply put, we evaluate how well the performers do what they are asked to do. It’s not about a judge’s personal likes or dislikes, but rather how the players are able to demonstrate their skills through the vehicle of their program.”—Dr. Joe Allison, Music Caption

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A.J.Wright presents 2006 DCI World Championships

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL is once again proud to announce that the 2006 DCI World Championships will be presented by the Framingham, Mass.-based A.J.Wright.

A.J.Wright is a division of The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide.

As part of the overall championship sponsorship, A.J.Wright will serve as the on-air sponsor of the DCI Cinema Live event, the live broadcast of the 2006 DCI World Championship Quarterfinals. The broadcast will be seen in select theaters around the country on Thursday, Aug. 10.

“Our first year of teaming up with A.J.Wright for the 2005 World Championships was a great success. We are very excited to continue this high-powered relationship for 2006 in Madison. I thank A.J.Wright and its employees on behalf of Drum Corps International, its member corps and fans for their continued support and loyalty to the drum corps activity,” said DCI executive director, Dan Acheson.

As seen in the commitment to the members of Drum Corps International corps, A.J.Wright is strongly dedicated to youth and community involvement across the country.

The company is a firm supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting the organization through donations at store grand openings and through various annual campaigns.

“A.J.Wright is proud to sponsor the 2006 World Championships. As a company, we strongly believe in supporting activities which foster growth, both academically and socially, in our youth,” said A.J.Wright president George Iacono. In addition to Drum Corps International, Iacono also has been a longtime fan and supporter of Drum Corps Associates.

A.J.Wright’s community support is well-documented.

According to the company website (www.aj-wright. com), “At A.J.Wright, we believe that being an integral part of a community means much more than simply providing a service or fulfilling a demand.

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Commitment to Excellence

By Ed Medina

Band Director Allan Kristensen Lessons learned marching—and judging —drum corps have guided this high school band director on the path to excellence.

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program is what it’s all about. No matter what corps is on the field, every group has the ability to ‘click.’”

Look no further than Kristensen’s own music program for an example of a group’s ability to click. Kristensen has been the band director of the Clovis West High School bands in Clovis, Calif. (near Fresno), for the past five years.

He’s been in the district since 1987, serving as an assistant band director at Clovis High School for eight years, an assistant at Kastner High and at Clovis West as of 1991.

For anyone not familiar with the Clovis West program, one look at the band’s résumé—which can be found online at www.cwband.org—will provide ample evidence of its commitment to excellence and its years-long tradition of high achievement. They’ve also had more than one member participate in top DCI drum corps.

“The students that do march always come back as leaders of the program and with the desire to ‘push’ other students to a higher level of achievement,” Kristensen says.

As the CW program’s latest steward, Kristensen says he, too, draws on his drum corps experience every day in maintaining its tradition of excellence.

“The training, discipline, and rehearsal etiquette I learned as a marching member has had a direct impact on every aspect of teaching marching band, concert band, jazz band, and even the orchestra,” Kristensen says. “From developing various techniques through guided exercises to providing an atmosphere where students want to reach their highest potential, my drum corps experiences have had a direct influence.”

Kristensen finds that no matter what is being taught, students have the desire to be in a good ensemble and they want to be pushed. His involvement with drum corps over the years has helped him figure out what is necessary in helping kids reach higher levels of performance.

“Drum corps has certainly provided me with the experiences needed to refine skills and develop a program to a high level,” he says. “Understanding the limitations of those students has been a 25-year journey and it requires constant adjustment.”

But one thing that requires no adjustment is the emotional connection—the sheer joy of being near kids achieving excellence.

“As a percussion performance adjudicator, I have the opportunity to experience some very emotional performing that very few people get to even know goes on,” he says. “Although I have the ability to ‘tick’ with the best of judges, recognizing the achievement of individuals and their program is what it’s all about.”

pparently, ten years of marching followed by eleven more as an instructor weren’t enough to get the drum corps bug out of Allan Kristensen’s blood.

After taking one measly year off (1988), Kristensen has spent the past 18 judging drum corps, working his sixth DCI Finals in Foxboro, Mass., this past August.

Interestingly, he was on the field judging percussion performance when The Cavaliers won their first title and when they set a new record for the highest championship score. He was also there when The Cadets came along and broke the record just three years later.

Having seen the activity from just about every angle possible, it’s safe to say Kristensen’s eyes and ears are well in tune with its evolution and its high levels of achievement, aspects not lost in his transition from judge to teacher. Excellence is not just something Kristensen is used to being around and rewarding on an orange piece of paper: It is what keeps him excited about working with kids on a daily basis.

“When kids are performing at their highest level— whether it’s the highest or lowest scoring corps—I can get emotional, myself,” says Kristensen, who this Want to learn more about DCI’s Commitment to Excellence program? Visit us online year is celebrating his 25th year as a music educator. at www.DCI.org/excellence. Do you have a great story about your band members “Recognizing the achievement of individuals and their and their commitment to excellence? Tell us about it at excellence@dci.org.

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Thirst to be First Great moments from the unknown past

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rum corps love to brag about their “firsts:” First corps with cook truck; first corps to go co-ed; first corps to use two-valve horns—the list goes on and on. But what about the “firsts” that really matter, but won’t make it to the drum corps history books? Thankfully, our archivist has uncovered a few gems that haven’t made the canon of drum corps just yet. But that doesn’t mean they don’t shine in importance, especially in comparison to something mundane like asymmetrical drill.

First corps to feature a live animal on the field: The 1963 King of Prussia Princes found a small, undernourished and frightened Dalmatian at their rehearsal site on a stormy practice night in early May. Member John Arkenheimer, the featured soloist in “I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts,” took the dog home and nurtured him back to health, teaching him to play the soprano, as well. Later that summer, two days before the American Legion championships, Arkenheimer broke his ankle during some late-afternoon shenanigans with his pals Roscoe and Lefty. “Boots,” as the dog was now affectionately known, filled in for Arkenheimer at Nationals, playing his “Coconuts” solo flawlessly. The entire series of events was later made into a Disney movie, Blow, Bootsy, Blow!, starring Don Knotts, Anne Margaret, and a fresh-faced kid named Bobby DeNiro as the voice of “Boots.”

First corps to remove stripes from pants: 1941 Providence Patriots. Stripes were needed for the country’s war effort and the Patriots were happy to comply, leaving them with solid black pants. Despite the Patriots’ good intentions, however, competing corps accused them of altering their uniform to clean up ticks during their famous “Patriot Procession,” in which horn players marched from the 40- to the 50-yardline in 30 counts.

First member to leave mid-tour because of “personal issues”: July 1974, Joe Carmello of the Bucks County Cadets. After spending two hours talking with his girlfriend on a payphone in a high school in Janesville, Wis., Carmello came back to the gym with tears in his eyes, telling his friends that his girlfriend “really, really missed him” and needed him home. “I can’t lose her, man,” Carmello said as he packed up his things and called a cab to take him to Milwaukee, where he would catch a bus home to Sandusky, Ohio. After a brief reunion, Carmello’s girlfriend told him, “It’s not you, it’s me,” and dumped him for the assistant manager at the Kentucky Fried Chicken where she worked.

First corps member to sing on a football field: At the fourth annual Bang the Drum Loudly Drum Corps Show and Corn Husking Fair in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sam White—weak link of the 1966 St. Louis Sons of the Revolution— took an infamous leap into the unknown when fellow third soprano Stan Billup jammed his mouthpiece full of mud while he wasn’t looking.

Once White realized he couldn’t play a note during the show, he decided to hum and occasionally sing along. Angry fans with lighted torches surrounded the Sons’ bus after the competition, ultimately forcing the corps to surrender White. The Sons of the Revolution proceeded home to the corps hall in St. Louis without their rookie third soprano, who was never heard from again.

First fight after a corps show: 1954, Milwaukee— Apple City Ciders vs. Brick Township Brigade. The fight broke out after Cider snare drummer Chris Satur broke ranks when passing in front of a Brigade cymbal player to reach the water fountain. Milwaukee police broke up the conflagration and, despite inflicting bruises and cuts on each other earlier with belt buckles, rifles, and flag poles, the fight ended anti-climatically after Milwaukee police asked Satur to apologize to the Brigade. “No, I won’t. I was thirsty,” Satur said, causing both corps to quietly retreat to their buses.

First person to take entirely too much credit for success of a drum corps: Jesse Jacobs, who often claims he dragged the 1972 Anaheim Kingsmen “kicking and screaming” to the first DCI championship in 1972. More than 30 years of bragging have clouded the fact that his only contribution was, in fact, a “Here you go” hand-off of a dropped drumstick to a member of the snare line outside Warhawk Stadium in Whitewater, Wis. Marco obviously marches to the beat of his own drummer, who is currently residing in a beachside bungalow somewhere in Marco’s head.

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Drum Corps International Competitive Major Events

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DCI Father’s Day Kickoff

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Memorial Stadium

DCI Columbia

UM’s Memorial Stadium • Columbia, Mo. June 24, 2006 at 7 p.m. • Tickets $18/15* ISU Hancock Stadium

DCI Central Illinois

ISU’s Hancock Stadium • Bloomington-Normal, Ill. June 30, 2006 at 7 p.m. • Tickets $20/15* RCA Dome

DCI Indianapolis

The Central Division Championships RCA Dome • Indianapolis July 8, 2006 at Noon & 6 p.m. • Tickets $45/35/25/15* Waldo Stadium

DCI Kalamazoo

WMU’s Waldo Stadium • Kalamazoo, Mich.

July 15, 2006 at 5 p.m. • Tickets $60**/35/25/18/15*

Cardinal Stadium

DCI Louisville

Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, Ky. July 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets $18/15* Alamodome

DCI San Antonio

The Southwestern Championship Alamodome • San Antonio, Texas July 22, 2006 at Noon & 7 p.m. • Tickets $45/35/25/15*

Masters of the Summer Music Games®

MTSU Stadium

MTSU Stadium • Murfreesboro, Tenn.

July 28, 2006 at 8 p.m. • Tickets $40/30/20/15/15*

DCI Atlanta The Southeastern Championship Georgia Dome • Atlanta July 29, 2006 at Noon & 7 p.m. • Tickets

Georgia Dome

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J. Birney Crum Stadium • Allentown, Pa. August 4-5 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

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Division I World Championships

UW’s Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, Wis.

Camp Randall

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Division II & III World Championships UW’s Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, Wis.

August 8, 2006 at 10 a.m. • Division II & III Preliminaries • Tickets $8 August 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. • Division III Semifinals • Tickets $8 August 11, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. • Division II Semifinals • Tickets $8 August 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. • Division II & III Finals • Tickets $15

www.DCI.org for complete ticket details. **Includes parking and food. *Groups of 25 or more.

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Drum Corps International

2006

Summer Music Games Tour ®

June 16

June 18

June 22

June 25

June 27

Oswego, IL

Modesto, CA

Cedar Rapids, IA

Riverside, CA

Evansville, IN

630.554.1010 or 896.2016 www.festivalofbrass.com

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

319.558.2467 • 319.533.8046

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Fever • Mandarins • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Santa Clara Vanguard • Vanguard Cadets

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts • Pioneer

The Academy • Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Dream, Sr. • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Jester • Mandarins • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard

812.476.3002 www.drumsontheohio.com

Capital Sound • The Cavaliers • Chicago Royal Airs, Sr. • Glassmen • Pioneer • Southwind

June 16 Ft. Myers, FL

June 18

www.kavaliers.com

Baldwin, FL

Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Teal Sound

June 17 Toledo, OH 866.468.3401 groups 419.698.9775 www.glassmen.org

Bluecoats • The Cavaliers • Glassmen • Phantom Regiment • Southwind

June 17 Hayward, CA 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Fever • Mandarins • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Santa Clara Vanguard • Vanguard Cadets

www.tealsound.org tickets@tealsound.org

Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Teal Sound

June 20

Belding, MI

Lexington, KY

www.silkcityrhythms.com

859.268.5244 • www.datb.org

Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Colts • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • Pioneer

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • The Cavaliers • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Memphis Sound • Music City Legend, Sr. • Pioneer • Southwind

June 28 Huntington, WV

June 25

815.226.2835 www.regiment.org/store/site

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Benson, NC

The Cadets • Carolina Crown • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Phantom Regiment • Southwind

June 20 Ankeny, IA 515.964.0685 • www.ankeny.org

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts

888.547.6478 • www.chopsinc.com

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Chops Inc., Sr. • Colts • Govenaires, Sr. • Madison Scouts • Minnesota Brass, Sr.

Blue Devils • Blue Devils B • Fever • Impulse • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard • Vanguard Cadets

June 17

June 21

Orlando, FL

Mesa, AZ

www.magicoforlando.org

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Teal Sound

The Academy • Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Jester • Santa Clara Vanguard

Lisle, IL

June 21

DCI Father’s Day Kickoff

Omaha, NE

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Bluecoats • The Cavaliers • Chicago Royal Airs, Sr. • Glassmen • Kilties, Sr. • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • The Cavaliers • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts

Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Chops Inc., Sr. • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts • Minnesota Brass, Sr.

June 28

Powder Springs, GA

Bakersfield, CA

715.203.0018 • www.darc.us

The Academy • Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Dream, Sr. • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Jester • Mandarins • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard

June 25

901.850.1994 www.midsouthmusicgames.com

June 20

Menomonie, WI

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

June 23

Coon Rapids, MN

June 18

San Diego, CA

Memphis, TN

June 17

June 18

June 23

Bluecoats • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Memphis Sound • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

June 22 Birmingham, AL www.spainpark.org/dci

The Cadets • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Southwind • Spirit from JSU • Teal Sound

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • CorpsVets, Sr. • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Southwind • Spirit from JSU • Teal Sound

June 24 Malden, MA 781.388.9411 www.eastcoastjazz.org

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Raiders • Spartans • Targets

June 24 Walnut, CA 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

888.547.6478 CrownBEAT.carolinacrown.org

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • The Magic • Teal Sound

June 25 Brockton, MA www.band-masters.org

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Raiders • Spartans • Targets

June 26 Chesapeake, VA 888.547.6478 www.tidewatersmg.com

June 28 Newbury Park, CA 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard

June 30 Normal, IL DCI Central Illinois 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Colts • Madison Scouts • Pioneer

The Academy • Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Dream, Sr. • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Jester • Mandarins • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard

Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Teal Sound

June 24

Sevierville, TN

1.877.512.8822 x25 www.yea.org

Columbia, SC

865.453.4026

888.547.6478 FirstBEAT.carolinacrown.org

The Cadets • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Memphis Sound • Music City Legend, Sr. • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • Jersey Surf • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Spirit from JSU

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Spirit from JSU • Teal Sound

June 24 Columbia, MO DCI Columbia 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • The Cavaliers • Colts • Madison Scouts • Memphis Sound • Pioneer

June 26 www.seviercountyhighschoolband.org/dci

June 27 Pt. Huron, MI 810.984.5081 • phbwb.org

Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • Pioneer

June 30 Westminster, MD

June 30 Pleasant Hill, CA 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Blue Knights • Esperanza • Fever • Impulse • Mandarins • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Vanguard Cadets

Schedules and lineups are subject to change. Visit www.DCI.org for the most current information.

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July 1

July 2

July 7

July 9

July 12

Stockton, CA

Dixon, IL

Dubuque, IA

Pittsfield, MA

Boise, ID

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

815.284.3361 www.petuniafestival.org

563.582.4872 • www.colts.org

413.447.7763

Blue Devils • Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts • Racine Scouts

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Jersey Surf • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

208.426.1846 thunder.boisestate.edu

July 7

July 9

Hillsboro, OR

Bellflower, CA

July 12

www.oregoncrusaders.org

www.impulseyoutharts.org

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

The Academy • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Dream, Sr. • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Jester • Mandarins • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

Dublin, OH

Blue Devils • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Blue Knights • Esperanza • Fever • Impulse • Mandarins • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Vanguard Cadets

Chicago Royal Airs, Sr. • Memphis Sound • Racine Scouts • Revolution • St. John’s

July 3 Bristol, RI

July 1

401.253.0445 july4thbristolri.com

Michigan City, IN

The Cadets • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • East Coast Jazz • The Magic • Phantom Regiment

630.968.0419 • www.cavaliers.org

Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Memphis Sound • Pioneer

July 1

July 3 Cedarburg, WI

Allentown, PA

262.376.6161 www.cedarburgpac.com

1.877.512.8822 x25 www.yea.org

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Raiders • Southwind

Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts • Pioneer • Racine Scouts

July 3 Nashua, NH

July 1

888.547.6478 www.spartansdbc.org

Des Plaines, IL 888.547.6478 www.chicagoroyalairs.com

Blue Stars • Capital Sound Chicago Royal Airs, Sr. • Colt Cadets • Kilties, Sr. • Madison Scouts • Racine Scouts • Revolution

Boston Crusaders • Citations • Jersey Surf • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Southwind • Spartans • Spirit from JSU

Menasha, WI Blue Stars • Capital Regiment • Capital Sound • The Cavaliers • Pioneer • Revolution

Madison, WI 608.837.0707 www.madisonscouts.org

Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • Capital Sound • The Cavaliers • Colt Cadets • Colts • Madison Scouts • Pioneer

July 5 Ft. Edward/ Glens Falls, NY 518.747.4342 www.adirondackdrums.com

July 2 Beverly, MA 978.927.3354 www.nesba.org/beanpot

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Crossmen • East Coast Jazz • Jersey Surf • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Southwind

Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

July 5 Salem, OR www.oregoncrusaders.org

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

July 7 Alton, IL 618.465.8281 www.abob.net/adbr.htm

Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Memphis Sound • Pioneer • Revolution

July 7 Elizabeth, PA 412.896.2353 www.musiconthemon.com

The Cadets • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • Glassmen • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Spirit from JSU

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Seattle, WA www.nwmusicgames.com

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

July 8 Springfield, MA 413.734.0070 or 413.789.2061 www.targetsdbc.org

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • HYPE • Jersey Surf • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

July 8 Indianapolis, IN

July 5 920.722.5543 • www.canos.org

July 2

July 8

DCI Indianapolis The Central Division Championships

July 10 Stillwater, MN 651.430.2306 www.drumbeauty.com

Blue Devils • Blue Stars • The Cavaliers • Chops Inc., Sr. • Govenaires, Sr. • Minnesota Brass, Sr.

July 9 Spokane, WA 800.325.7328 www.ticketswest.com

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

July 9 Rockford, IL 815.540.9737 www.regiment.org/store/site

Blue Devils • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • Colt Cadets • Colts • Crossmen • Phantom Regiment

Lincoln, NE 800.432.3231 • 402.472.4747 www.unl.edu/band/dcishow

Blue Stars • The Cadets • The Cavaliers • Crossmen

July 14 Sacramento, CA Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Dream, Sr. • Fever • Hawthorne Gold • Jester • Mandarins • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Vanguard Cadets

814.456.5300 www.leregiment.org

Blue Saints • Boston Crusaders • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Pioneer • Spirit from JSU

July 10 513.858.3786

The Academy • Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Dream, Sr. • Esperanza • Hawthorne Gold • Impulse • Jester • Mandarins • Mystikal • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

July 13

916.375.0799

Blue Devils • Blue Stars • Bluecoats • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Capital Sound • Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • Chicago Royal Airs, Sr. • Chops Inc., Sr. • Colt Cadets • Colts • Crossmen • Glassmen • Kilties, Sr. • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Minnesota Brass, Sr. • Pioneer • Racine Scouts • Revolution • Southwind

562.335.2513 www.mystikal.corps.org/show

Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • Glassmen • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Southwind

Erie, PA

Fairfield, OH

Newbury Park, CA

888.547.6478 www.emeraldcitygames.org

July 10

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

July 8

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

www.summermusicgamesincincinnati.org

Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • Cincinnati Tradition, Sr. • Glassmen • Phantom Regiment • Southwind

July 11 Mankato, MN 507.385.9129 thunderofdrums.org

Blue Devils • Blue Stars • The Cavaliers • Chops Inc., Sr. • Govenaires, Sr.

July 11 Hornell, NY www.cityofhornell.com

Blue Saints • Boston Crusaders • Dutch Boy • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Spirit from JSU

July 11 Tri Cities, WA 509.585.3236 www.pasco.wednet.edu/psd2/ index.php?pgid=1587

Blue Knights • Oregon Crusaders • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spokane Thunder

July 12 Buffalo, NY 716.846.2002 www.drumsalongthewaterfront.org

Boston Crusaders • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Spirit from JSU

www.rivercityregiment.org/showdown

July 14 Kitchener, ON www.kavaliers.com

Blue Saints • Bluecoats • Dutch Boy • HYPE • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Memphis Sound • St. John’s

July 14 Decatur, IN 260.728.2726 www.edline.net/pages/ bellmont_high_school/ fine_and_performing_arts/ bellmont_band_of_braves

Capital Regiment • Capital Sound • Colts • Glassmen • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

July 15 Wildwood, NJ 856.753.3786 www.jerseysurf.org

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Jersey Surf • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

July 15 Kalamazoo, MI DCI Kalamazoo 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • Capital Regiment • Capital Sound • Carolina Crown • Colt Cadets • Colts • Glassmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound • Phantom Regiment • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

Schedules and lineups are subject to change. Visit www.DCI.org for the most current information.

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2006 Summer Music Games Tour ®

July 15

July 19

July 22

July 26

July 29

Denver, CO

Broken Arrow, OK

Horicon, WI

Siloam Springs, AR

Bridgeport, CT

303.424.6396 • www.bknights.org

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Knights • Blue Stars • The Cadets • The Cavaliers • Crossmen • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades

Blue Stars • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Colts • Crossmen • Glassmen • Seattle Cascades • Southwind

608.257.5849 www.capsound.org

888.547.6478 sssd.k12.ar.us/band/drumcorps/ home.htm

800.940.9132 www.theparkcitypride.org

July 15

July 19

Sunnyvale, CA

West Monroe, LA

408.727.5532 www.drumcorpstickets.com

318.388.4164 • www.rebelband.org

Blue Devils B • Blue Devils C • Dream, Sr. • Fever • Hawthorne Gold • Jester • Mandarins • Pacific Crest • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Vanguard Cadets

Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Phantom Regiment • Spirit from JSU

July 20 Dallas, TX

July 16

214.342.1324 www.lakehighlandsbands.org/

Centerville, OH

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Colts • Crossmen • Esperanza • Glassmen • Madison Scouts • Phantom Regiment • Seattle Cascades • Southwind

937.469.4824 www.centervilleband.org/ soaring_sounds

Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • Cincinnati Tradition, Sr. • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound

July 16 Wayne, NJ 201.788.1935 • www.raidersdbc.org

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

July 17 Louisville, KY DCI Louisville 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Carolina Crown • Glassmen • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

July 17 Great Bend, KS www.argonnerebels.com

Blue Knights • The Cadets • The Cavaliers • Crossmen • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades

July 18 Pittsburg, KS 620.235.4796 www.pittstate.edu/tickets

Blue Knights • Blue Stars • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Colts • Santa Clara Vanguard

July 18

July 20 Houston, TX 877.875.8124 www.drumcorpstexas.org

Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • The Magic • Mandarins • Pioneer • Revolution • Santa Clara Vanguard • Spirit from JSU

July 24

July 26

July 29

St. Peters, MO

Atlanta, GA

636.928.1432 • fzsband.com

Coltrin & Associates DCI Southeastern Championship

Blue Stars • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Esperanza • Jubal • Pioneer • Southwind

Enid, OK

July 26

580.213.2929 www.bigblueband.net

Modesto, CA

Blue Stars • The Cadets • Esperanza • Memphis Sound • Phantom Regiment • Southwind

July 24 Midland, TX www.dcimidland.org

Blue Knights • Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • Mandarins • Revolution

July 24 Baton Rouge, LA

www.fevercorps.org

Blue Devils C • Fever • Oregon Crusaders • Renegades, Sr. • River City Regiment, Sr. • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

July 26 Russellville, AL Crossmen • Glassmen • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spirit from JSU

Riverside, CA

7th Regiment • Blue Saints • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Les Stentors • Raiders • Spartans • St. John’s • Targets

July 21

July 24 Sherbrooke, QC

Oneida, WI

819.820.1000 www.stentors.net

Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Dutch Boy • Racine Scouts

Citations • East Coast Jazz • Les Stentors • St. John’s

July 22

July 25

New London, CT

Wichita Falls, TX

860.422.3786 7th.regiment.tripod.com/ drum.corps.on.the.thames.html

www.rumbleinthefalls.com www.USAShowtickets.com

7th Regiment • Blue Saints • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Jersey Surf • Les Stentors • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • St. John’s • Targets

July 22 San Antonio, TX DCI San Antonio

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • Colts • Crossmen • Esperanza • Glassmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Mandarins • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Revolution • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

Blue Knights • Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • Colts • Mandarins • Revolution

July 25 Wichita, KS 888.547.6478 www.drumsacrosskansas.com

Blue Stars • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Esperanza • Memphis Sound • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Southwind

July 25 Troy, AL 877.878.9467 • 334.670.3681 music.troy.edu/dci_games/ main.html

Blue Devils • Crossmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spirit from JSU • Teal Sound

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Blue Stars • Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • Colts • CorpsVets, Sr. • Crossmen • Esperanza • Glassmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Mandarins • Phantom Regiment • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Blue Devils • Glassmen • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Spirit from JSU

617.394.2480 ehsbandman@aol.com

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

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Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • The Magic • Pioneer • Southwind

Everett, MA

Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • CorpsVets, Sr. • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Spirit from JSU • Teal Sound

Blue Devils • Bluecoats • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Madison Scouts • The Magic • Memphis Sound

630.968.0419 • www.cavaliers.org

July 28

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

662.842.9612 www.drummindownthetrace.com

Denton, TX

7th Regiment • Citations • East Coast Jazz • Jersey Surf • Les Stentors • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

225.383.0500 • 877.800.4099 www.brso.org

Jacksonville, AL

Tupelo, MS

July 23

Blue Knights • Bluecoats • Boston Crusaders • Carolina Crown • Colts • Mandarins • Revolution

July 21

The Southwestern Championship

July 18

Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Dutch Boy • Racine Scouts

951.924.9215 www.yamatodrumcorps.org

Dream, Sr. • Fever • Impulse • Jester • Mystikal • Oregon Crusaders • Pacific Crest • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

July 30 Charlotte, NC 803.547.2665 NightBEAT.carolinacrown.org

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Bluecoats • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • The Magic • Spirit from JSU

July 31 Salem, VA 540.375.3004 www.salembandboosters.org/dci

Murfreesboro, TN

Carolina Crown • Colts • Glassmen • Madison Scouts • Mandarins • Santa Clara Vanguard • Spirit from JSU

Masters of the Summer Music Games

July 31

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

Pittsburgh, PA

The top eight average scores from the previous week.

412.551.4336 www.bwschools.net/patron/ music/dci.htm

July 28

Boston Crusaders • Capital Sound • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Phantom Regiment • Pioneer • Seattle Cascades • Southwind • Spartans

July 28

Chippewa Falls, WI 715.832.7201 • www.cvbrigade.org

Blue Saints • Capital Sound • Dutch Boy • Racine Scouts • Spokane Thunder

July 29 Glendale, AZ 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

The Academy • Fever • Impulse • Jester • Oregon Crusaders • Pacific Crest • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

July 29

July 31 Massillon, OH 800.533.4302 • 330.458.2048 www.profootballhoffestival.com

Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Bluecoats • The Cadets • The Cavaliers • Esperanza • Teal Sound

August 1 Frisco, TX

Racine, WI

www.dcifrisco.com

262.634.2100 • www.kilties.com

The Academy • Fever • Impulse • Memphis Sound • Oregon Crusaders • Revolution • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

Blue Saints • Capital Sound • Colt Cadets • Dutch Boy • Kilties, Sr. • Racine Scouts • Spokane Thunder

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2006 Summer Music Games Tour ®

August 1

August 1

August 3

August 5

August 6

Rome, NY

Buffalo, NY

Jackson, TN

Milwaukee, WI

Naperville, IL

315.339.6484 www.drumsalongthemohawk.com

716.867.1618 www.drumsalongthewaterfront.org

901.850.1994 www.midsouthmusicgames.com

630.968.0419 www.cavaliers.org

Afternoon: Dutch Boy • Jersey Surf • Les Stentors • Targets Evening: Blue Stars • Boston Crusaders • East Coast Jazz • Esperanza • Kiwanis Kavaliers • Phantom Regiment • Seattle Cascades • Southwind

Blue Saints • Capital Sound • Citations • HYPE • Raiders • Spartans • Spirit of Newark/ New Jersey • St. John’s

The Academy • Memphis Sound • Oregon Crusaders • Revolution • Spartans • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

Blue Devils B • Blue Saints • East Coast Jazz • HYPE • Mystikal • Racine Scouts • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets

August 2

August 3

Lawrence, MA

Sudbury, ON

617.268.4600 www.crusaders.com

705.674.8468 • 707.692.5646 www.bluesaints.com/SOS

Blue Stars • Boston Crusaders • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Glassmen • Pacific Crest • Southwind

Blue Saints • East Coast Jazz • HYPE • Les Stentors • Teal Sound

August 1 Warrenton, VA 540.341.0119 • www.dcif.com

Capital Regiment • Colts • Crossmen • Glassmen • Madison Scouts • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard • Spirit from JSU

August 2 Kitchener, ON www.dutchboydrumcorps.com

Blue Saints • Citations • Dutch Boy • East Coast Jazz • HYPE • Les Stentors • Raiders • St. John’s • Teal Sound

August 2

August 5 Dubuque, IA 563.582.4872 • www.colts.org

Colt Cadets • Dutch Boy • Impulse • Oregon Crusaders • Raiders • Revolution • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

August 5

August 4

Michigan City, IN

Dayton, OH

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

7th Regiment • Blue Devils B • Capital Sound • Citations • Jersey Surf • Mystikal • Raiders • Spokane Thunder • Targets

August 4 Allentown, PA

August 6

DCI Eastern Classic

Michigan City, IN

479.471.3135 • 479.459.1268

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

The Academy • Fever • Impulse • Memphis Sound • Oregon Crusaders • Revolution • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

Blue Stars • Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • Capital Regiment • The Cavaliers • Colts • Esperanza • Glassmen • Jubal • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Mandarins • Phantom Regiment

Blue Devils B • Blue Saints • Colt Cadets • Dutch Boy • East Coast Jazz • HYPE • Impulse • Jubal • Mystikal • Oregon Crusaders • Racine Scouts • Raiders • Revolution • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey • Targets • Vanguard Cadets • Yamato

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August 5

Blue Knights • Bluecoats • The Cadets • Crossmen • The Magic • Pioneer • Santa Clara Vanguard

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The Cadets • Carolina Crown • The Cavaliers • Crossmen • Esperanza • Madison Scouts • The Magic

August 6 LaCrosse, WI 608.782.3219 www.bluestars.org

7th Regiment • The Academy • Blue Stars • Capital Sound • Citations • Fever • Jersey Surf • Memphis Sound • Spartans • Spokane Thunder • St. John’s

7th Regiment • The Academy • Capital Sound • Citations • Fever • Jersey Surf • Les Stentors • Memphis Sound • Spartans • Spokane Thunder • St. John’s • Teal Sound

Van Buren, AR

August 2

Boston Crusaders • The Cadets • The Cavaliers • Colts • Esperanza • Kiwanis Kavaliers • The Magic • Phantom Regiment

August 6 Columbus, OH

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Blue Devils • Blue Knights • Bluecoats • Carolina Crown • Crossmen • Madison Scouts • Pacific Crest • Pioneer • Santa Clara Vanguard • Seattle Cascades • Southwind • Spirit from JSU

Blue Devils • Capital Regiment • Carolina Crown • Glassmen • Mandarins • Pacific Crest • Santa Clara Vanguard • Spirit from JSU

August 8-12 Madison, WI DCI Division II & III World Championships 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

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August 10-12 Madison, WI DCI Division I World Championships 800.495.7469 x3 • www.DCI.org

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Schedules and lineups are subject to change. Visit www.DCI.org for the most current information.

2006 Clinic Schedule

Drum Corps International is proud to announce the following clinics. For more information, visit www.DCI.org.

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June 17

June 22

July 12

July 18

July 24

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June 18

June 30

July 12

July 20

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June 20

July 1

July 13

July 23

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July 2

July 14

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Memphis, TN

Omaha, NE

Mesa, CA

Birmingham, AL

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Buffalo, NY

Dublin, OH

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Denton, TX

Enid, OK

Midland, TX

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The heat will be on in Madison this August, as past champs battle hot new upstarts to see who will rule the drum corps world.

Ed Medina takes us inside the camps as corps prep for the championship showdown.

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very drum corps fan has either heard or had the conversation, and it may even have become— excuse the summertime cliché—heated.

It’s a well known fact that every former drum corps marcher-slash-observer thinks his or her era is the very best in recorded history. That’s why there are so many golden eras in drum corps, and they all seem to follow one after another like an early 1970s-style follow-theleader drill.

2006’s competitive fun and games are shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. Heading into this summer there are at least 17 or 18 (or more?) Division I drum corps eyeing more-than-legitimate chances at a spot in the vaunted top 12, a division so volatile that any slip ups by a current top-12 corps could cost a finalist spot.

In addition, the Division II & III races promise to include more than a few seasoned horses, with some consistent top performers all reporting strong winter seasons.

Add to all of this a second run on national television this fall—ESPN2, Sept. 5—and we are left with no choice but to dub the current chapter in the DCI saga the latest golden age.

As with any golden age, this one is full of great storylines, highlights, and even a few lowlights. The following will present some of those storylines, but in no way is it exhaustive—there’s just too much to write about. Look at it more as a primer... a preview, if you will, of what some corps have in store for fans this summer. As for the rest of the story, well, that’ll be unfolding in summer heat at stadiums across the country, where you’ll get to see (or be part of) the plot as it unfolds.

Division I Last year’s World Champions, The Cadets, wasted no time in planning their title defense for 2006. The corps’ brain trust—director George Hopkins and coordinator Mark Sylvester—met initially in September, laying out the basics of the program, and met biweekly for three

to five hours until they felt ready to present the show to the rest of the staff.

After some 50 hours of work, not including numerous phone calls and emails, The Cadets had a show they could get excited about… or not?

“I am not sure about the word ‘excited.’ Worried is a better word,” said Hopkins. “There are many props, costume issues, and other pragmatic examples that make this show a difficult endeavor.”

Among the challenges and risks for this year’s version of The Cadets are moving their rather large props—contained in an extra tractor-trailer—the use of live singers, and putting together several 10-foot banners using digitally-printed art. The program is presented as Part 2 to last year’s “In the Zone” production, “but this time taking a look through a ‘looking glass’ as our lead character continues her travels,” continued Hopkins.

“Surrealistic is the name of the game as we are transported to Alice in Wonderland, circa 1965. The introduction of voice in the program is bound to upset some people and we will have that reaction to deal with, but, more importantly, we need to make sure the product is everything we hope and dream it can be.”

Hoping to mount a more-than-significant challenge to the reigning champs are The Cavaliers, last year’s secondplace finisher. Expectations are always high in Rosemont, Ill., but there are several reasons for added optimism surrounding this year’s product, titled “MACHINE.” “I’m confident no one will be disappointed seeing another dynamic visual program, in which we continue to push our own envelope,” said The Cavaliers director Jeff Fiedler. “This includes everything on and around the guard. Let’s just say we’ve stepped up our physical training a few notches this winter… for good reason.”

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In addition, significant off-season changes were made in the percussion caption due to some staff retirements, and these include the technique, approach, and sound of the battery and front ensemble. Enter “The Jims,” Jim Casella and Jim Ancona, who have initiated a new direction for The Cavaliers’ percussion section, enough to create a buzz within the drum corps itself, and probably among drum corps fans once they hear and see it.

But among the biggest reasons for buzz in and around Cavalierland is the corps’ experience. The Green Machine retained approximately 90 members from last year’s corps and attracted some highly talented newbies. Thus, “we’ve got some good winter momentum started,” Fiedler said.

Aside from the usual suspects at the top, look to some top-six party crashers to be in the mix when it begins to matter (which, okay, we know is every night of the season!). Speaking of which, last year’s fifth-place finisher, the Bluecoats from Canton, Ohio, are very excited about their “Connexus” program for 2006.

“This show should contain the entertainment value that everyone has come to expect from us, but with a twist,” said Bluecoats director David Glasgow, who is, and yet isn’t, all that comfortable with his corps being called a “party crasher.”

“I think we have to be invited to the party again before we can crash it,” he said.

Speaking of crashing the party, there’s nothing like the one thrown on the second Saturday night in August and, as mentioned earlier, certain corps in spots 13 through 18 that watched last year’s finals would love nothing more than an invitation to DCI’s big bash. One such corps hoping to be asked to the dance is the Crossmen, who missed last year’s finals for the first time in 17 years.

“The Crossmen are a young corps and, yes, they are on the comeback trail,” admitted Hopkins, YEA!’s executive director. “The staff is excellent but a bit new to the grind of the summer, so endurance and a commitment to excellence, regardless the circumstances, will challenge the corps, and the staff, to a great learning experience.”

But, says Hopkins, the Crossmen are a corps that “loves to do drum corps!” They work hard; they thirst for information. “It is not just another year—it is something special and that feeling, that joy, is going to come forth in the performance.”

Finishing 13th last season on the cusp of its first finalist berth since 2001, the Colts, from Dubuque, Iowa, bring a strong sense of momentum and optimism to the field this summer. They auditioned a record number of prospective members for their 135 positions and have had their line set since early March. The successes they experienced last season are reflected in a record return of over 70 percent of last year’s eligible members.

“We’re hoping to build on last year’s positive momentum with a committed and seasoned staff and some very talented members,” said Greg Orwoll, Colts director.

“We are building on our fundamentals and continuing to improve in all areas of the program, on and off the

field. We’ve gotten a lot accomplished already with our vets and quality additions in all sections.”

Other corps to watch include last year’s fourth-place finishers, Blue Devils, who always seem to find themselves near the top. They narrowly lost out on a bronze medal to Phantom Regiment—always a crowd favorite—who broke into the top three last year for the first time since 1996. Last (and probably loudest from the crowd’s point of view), hometown heroes Madison Scouts will be pumped up to rock Camp Randall Stadium to the seats.

Division II A great nickname for Malden, Massachusetts’ East Coast Jazz would be “comeback kids.” After suffering defeat in the divisional final, finishing second to perennial champions the Spartans from Nashua, N.H., ECJ rebounded and won its first-ever DCI title by winning the Grand Finals event held in Brockton, Mass.

Last season’s finish was tight at the top, but this season promises to be anything but a two-dog race. The Lacrosse, Wis., Blue Stars have left the D-II/III farm for Division I, and some other, consistently strong candidates are looking to make waves in the junior conference. Among them are relative newcomers Fever (Modesto, Calif.) and Teal Sound (Jacksonville, Fla.), who finished within 0.2 points of each other for fourth and fifth places, respectively. Also in the mix is Impulse from Buena Vista, Calif., who also scored in the 90s at finals a year ago. Add true newcomer Arizona Academy (the best thing out of Tempe, Ariz., since the Fiesta Bowl), the Oregon Crusaders, and Jersey Surf, and the makings for a hot summer of D-II competition are all there.

Division III The Raiders from Wayne, N.J., have been making a name for themselves for years, and that name is “consistency.” After winning their first-ever Division III title by a too-close-for-comfort 0.15 margin over Taipei Yuehfu, the corps’ 2006 edition will present a program titled “Coast to Coast.” Although D-III is the toughest division to call, expect several corps to be gunning for it all come August. P

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Personal Practice As summer heats up, so does drum corps season.

Learn to survive the dog days and keep your body fit for your moment in the sun.

By Emile Menasché

rum corps is a complete music, mind and body experience. And while the music and the mind may demand your intense attention, you can’t neglect your body.

You might have great chops and know your show inside and out, but that’s of little use if your body breaks down.

Corps members face physical challenges that go way beyond those of ordinary musicians—and even most athletes. Bus rides, sleeping on floors, practice out in the hot sun—a summer season involves some intense physical demands. Fortunately, by following a few common sense guidelines, you can stay healthy and strong on the long march to Madison—and beyond.

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Get Fit One of the best ways to get through the summer is to start with a solid fitness foundation. According to Dr. Craig Bales of Houston, Texas—who works closely with The Cavaliers—your “summer” fitness program should start early. “Winter and spring camp physical fitness programs lead to faster acclimatization to heat during long, hot summer days and nights,.” he explains. Winter fitness programs vary from corps to corps. If you’re on your own, a regular routine of cardio and strength training (in addition to developing the habit of drinking much more water than you may be used to!) should help you prepare for the summer.

Good nutrition should be part of your lifestyle, too.

Tempting though it may be, junk food should be avoided, especially overly sugared snacks that make your energy spike and then crash. “Eat well four times per day to replenish salt and nutrients that are lost in sweat,” Bales recommends. “Feed those muscles that are really getting a workout.”

Drink Up Our bodies are made up of nearly 60 percent water—there’s no getting away from the fact that hydration is one of the most important parts of staying healthy in the hot sun. Fortunately, it’s not that hard to stay hydrated. “Most preventative and even

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eat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious conditions, and unfortunately, you might not know you’re headed for disaster until you’re already in danger. Here are some warning signs. If you are feeling these symptoms—or notice a corps member you think may be in trouble—notify staff immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

treatment measures for heat injuries are common sense,” Bales says. “Always remember that dehydration and heat injury can and do occur (although minimally) during the usually indoor audition and instructional sessions of winter and spring camps.”

Regular intake of the correct amount of liquid is the key. Bales recommends that corps members and staff drink between 1/2 and 3/4 quarts of water per hour of drill—but no more than 6-7 quarts of water per 24 hours.

Too much water intake can result in a condition called “hyperhydration” or “water intoxication.” This can happen if you drink so much water that it dilutes the sodium in your bloodstream, already decreased by perspiration. So while water should be your primary drink, it isn’t always enough to replace the sodium and other nutrients lost during heavy sweating. “During the really long, hot, sweaty days of July and August, you will need to supplement water with a sports drink,” Bales says. Shoot for a ratio of one quart sports drink for every two quarts of water.

And, even if it seems anti-social, use disposable drinking cups if obtaining water out of a five-gallon jug. “Individual drinking jugs are not recommended because many times they are shared and allow for passage of colds from one member to another,” Bales says.

Block the Rays Summer sun is hard to resist, especially when you’re young and have spent a long winter in classrooms. But the sun itself can damage your skin. Bales recommends a combination of appropriate attire and sunscreen to minimize risk. Wear loose clothing, caps with visors, and “t-shirts—even long sleeves—to allow for skin to slowly acclimate to the sun.”

As for sun block, Bales cautions against relying simply on suntan lotion. “It’s best to use physical sun blocks—those formulated with micronized zinc oxide [ZO]—and not chemical sun blocks. ZO products do not spread chemicals over large body areas, ZO is not absorbed through the skin like other chemical blocks, and micronized ZO does not appear white like other older ZO products.” Bales stresses that you should use the block for the entire summer, “not just when you are developing a tan during pre-tour.” If that

Heat Exhaustion: • Pale, cool, moist skin • Profuse sweating • Feeling of faintness (or collapse) • Headache, weakness, thirst, and nausea • Temperature of more than 100°F and increased pulse rate Heat Stroke: • Loss of consciousness or a markedly abnormal mental status • Flushed, hot, and dry skin (although it may be moist initially from previous sweating or from attempts to cool the person with water) • Dizziness, confusion, or delirium • Slightly elevated blood pressure at first that falls later • Hyperventilation • Temperature of 105°F or more

sounds like a hassle, he poses the following questions: “Do you want a dark tan, or a happier, healthier drum corps summer? Do you want to decrease your chances later in life for skin cancer? Do you want more supple, good looking skin later on? Be smart.”

Get some rest Competition is intense, and show-time perfection is elusive. So it can be tempting to push until the breaking point—and beyond. But as many a world-class athlete will tell you, proper rest is as important as any workout, and should be part of your pre-season training program.

“Slowly work into longer and longer rehearsals with at least a 10-minute rest in shade (if at all possible), along with hydration for every 45 minutes of drill,” Bales recommends. Make sure to have a reminder in place to enforce these rest periods. “It’s very easy for staff to forget the time and not break,” he says. “Staff must really buy into this idea of rest and hydration.”

Like drum corps itself, proper rest, hydration, nutrition, and sun block require discipline and commitment.

But the payoff is worth it, not just over the course of a summer, but in terms of your ongoing health and fitness.

“With rest and hydration periods properly spaced during long days of drill, the drill itself should improve as should the music,” Bales concludes. “The drum corps experience should become more pleasing to all concerned.” P

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By Wayne R. Downey Brass Supervisor & Arranger, Blue Devils Owner, XtremeBrass, LLC

Max Out Your Slurs technique it’s important to understand the musToclesmaxyououtuseyourwhileslurring slurring and the role those muscles play during a slur.

Facial Muscles This is the group of muscles that form the shape of both the embouchure and aperture. These muscles also play a major role in controlling the size of the aperture, which in turn aids in changing pitch while slurring. Let’s assume a constant speed of air is traveling through the aperture (the small opening between the lips): The smaller the aperture size, the faster the lips will vibrate creating a sharper pitch; the larger the aperture size, the slower the lips will vibrate, thus producing a flatter pitch.

Tongue Usually not thought of as a muscle, the tongue is an extremely powerful muscle that determines the size and shape of the oral cavity, which in turn controls the speed of your air stream while slurring. The higher the arch of the tongue, the faster the speed of air; the lower the arch, the slower the speed of air.

Lower Abdominals

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This group of muscles located in the lower abdomen aids in both the inhalation and exhalation of air, but most importantly, controls the pressure of your air stream during exhalation while slurring. The more you exert the lower abdominal muscles in an upward motion, the more air will be released from the lungs. Conversely, the less exertion, the less air will be released.

To maximize your slurring technique, you must concentrate on synchronizing the muscles of the face, tongue, and the lower abdominals to properly control the speed of your air, the pressure of that air, and the size of the aperture. Each muscle group must act as one, like moving parts in a finely tuned racecar. The synchronization of these muscle groups will allow you to slur with ease while maintaining a characteristic quality of sound.

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By Brian Tinkel Percussion Caption Director and Arranger, Carolina Crown Director of Percussion Studies, Mars Hill College

Developing a Natural Approach

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hile instructing aspiring percussionists over the past decade, I have noticed a general misunderstanding in regards to “the grip,” specifically as it relates to fulcrum pressure. Most students have a tendency to squeeze the sticks too much. This tendency may be a misinterpretation of military regiment and intensity observed from watching drumlines, but whatever its cause, it can have an adverse affect on your playing. The key to a good grip is to relax your hands. Avoid squeezing the stick. When practicing the exercise below, try using the following two grips in order to develop proper fulcrum pressure.

Two-Finger Fulcrum The two-finger fulcrum is a connection between the implement (stick/mallet), the thumb pad, and the area between the first and second knuckle of your index or “pointer finger.” Be sure that your thumb pad and index finger are in alignment.

Three-Finger Fulcrum When developing the three-finger fulcrum, start by using the two-finger fulcrum and add the use of the middle finger. The implement should contact the middle finger between the first and second knuckle of your middle finger.

The development of fulcrum control is essential, as it will assist you when learning about natural rebound and proper stick control. For both grips, investigate the different degrees of fulcrum pressure and use the least amount of pressure required to control the implement.

EXERCISE Below is one of the exercises we use to build natural drumming skills. When performing this exercise (Pudada), be sure to use the rebound. Consider using a lighter stroke to determine a natural rebound. As you practice, be conscious of stroke preparation and the wrist turn as it relates to stroke velocity. Be sure to incorporate your forearms into the stroke preparation and follow through. When approaching the accented notes (<), use the weight of your arms to achieve greater volume as opposed to increasing the stroke velocity. Also, avoid increasing the fulcrum pressure during the accents. In other words, don’t squeeze the stick for the accents.

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Defining Your “Look”

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hen it comes to forward marching technique, there are several different options to define a “look” for your group. Most technique choices allow groups to look the same on down-beats, or when the heel touches the ground. It’s what happens in between the beats that truly defines your look.

The “and-count” subdivision The “and-count” subdivision presents the greatest number of possibilities for differences in technique, and the opportunity to define a consistent look for your group. Taking a snapshot of this moment in time, let’s see the differences.

The straight-leg look As the bottom of the foot taking the step brushes by the foot planted on the ground, it gives the appearance of being halted. This creates a pendulum effect with the leg, and provides a clean, defined look to both legs. This can be a difficult technique to master, as it feels different than normal walking, but presents a great opportunity for uniformity.

Raising the foot slightly on the subdivision This gives the appearance of a more relaxed leg. A common definition for this technique choice is to keep the bottom of the foot level to the ground, touching the grass, but not on the ground. This is the most similar marching technique to walking, but requires careful definition of foot placement to achieve the best results.

Bent-knee technique

Remember, there are unlimited variations of these three techniques. It doesn’t matter which technique you choose, only that it fits your style of music, and that every performer has a clear understanding of what their responsibilities are during the beat!

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This technique choice is commonly referred to as riding a bicycle. To achieve this look, think of having the toe brush the ground and bottom of the foot perpendicular to the ground as it crosses the planted leg.

This technique choice requires the most energy of the performers, and can make strides of all sizes look similar in difficulty.

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Dear DCI Dave Peters: Phantom Regiment It’s not about being interviewed on ESPN, or the Finals night performance, or even getting the CD in the mail. No, in that moment [of watching an audition of Phantom Regiment hopefuls] I experienced something humbling and far bigger than myself.

Hundreds of kids had come this weekend because they were inspired by something I was privileged enough to be a part of. My own approval as an audience member didn’t matter anymore. To have the dream of Phantom Regiment live on after my time is the greatest reward of aging-out.

Sean Bass: Bluecoats Drum corps has taught me to persevere, given me a good self-image, helped me form hundreds of friendships across the country and world, and most importantly, it has taught me how to be a better teacher. As a future educator, the knowledge I have gained from drum corps is priceless. You don’t get many opportunities to be taught by the most knowledgeable people in the color guard world, and I am so blessed to have had those people fill me with their creativity, inspiration and work ethic.

Lee Eachus: Madison Scouts I loved every second I was in the Scouts, be it performing, sleeping in hot gyms, or kindling friendships I have little doubt will last well into my old age when we’re still showing off the flag phrase from the closer or attempting to switch leap and land in the splits. Because of my experiences, I hold myself entirely accountable for the things I do now and realize my “good” is never my best. In drum corps, you have to exceed your best.

Kyle Sandall: Colts Drum Corps taught me work ethic, leadership skills, efficiency, and to enjoy giving my best at all times.

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my peers, but I learned.

I tried to make what I said something that every member felt and could use to do well in that night’s show.

Sara Magalli: Glassmen When I started drum corps, I was unbelievably shy and had very little self-esteem.

However, after a few years of drum corps I was able to grow out of my “shell.” You just can’t be reserved in drum corps: It’s a hot spot for some of the craziest personalities I have ever met.

As a result, I found my own inner uniqueness and, more importantly, I have become comfortable with it.

Brian Blume: Glassmen Drum corps has taught me to not let little things make me mad and get in the way of a larger goal. Somehow, we learn to look past all of the bad things to find the good, and it’s completely worth it in the end. I’ve learned that if I want something, I have to go after it. The best way to do anything is not to get all tense and freaked out, but to relax, stay calm, and just do it. The neat thing is that these are actually things I learned in the context of drumming. It is incredibly common to hear the comments, “Relax your hands!” and, “Go after that triplet roll!” within my snare line. And I’ve come to understand how those can apply to life.

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Age-Out

BM Bob Morrison Then: Timpani, Crossmen

Now: Chairman and CEO of the Music for All Foundation

I started in 1979 with the Crossmen and marched through 1982. My first year, I carried a 29" timpani. (Yes, we actually carried those things on the field!) My friend Scott Kelly and I were late for the first audition rehearsal, and the only instruments left were a 32" bass drum and the 29" timpani! After my first year, I convinced our corps director to get rid of the marching timpani and allow us to use grounded and eventually concert timpani. At the time there was not an “individuals” category for timpani, so I wrote a set of rules and petitioned the DCI Rules Congress to add this category, which they did. I won individuals the first two years, 1981 and 1982, and then I aged out.

After aging out, Thom Hannum offered me a teaching/arranging position with the Garfield Cadets (’83‘86), where, as part of a “hall of fame” staff, we helped transform the activity. Later, I was asked to write for Santa Clara (’87-’92), with greats like Ralph Hardimon, Scott Johnson and Gail Royer. I was fortunate to be part of four DCI World Champions and three High Percussion Champions as well as several Class A titles with the Ventures.

During the period of drum corps from 1979 through the early ’90s, I got to be part of the evolution of the activity, from marching to programming to percussion arranging, and even the radical equipment redesigns. The lessons I learned during this time have shaped my entire life.

My work in drum corps led to my first “real” job at Pearl. I was promoted to oversee their Marching and Concert Percussion Division where we developed much of the equipment that is largely used today (free floating snares, lightweight carriers, deeper tenor shells, vented bass drums, etc.). The fact that I could combine my love of drum corps with a gig creating and marketing great products allowed me to have my cake and eat it too! I rose through the company until I was the Director of

Marketing for the entire company.

Throughout this time there was always this pull to give back. I wanted to be sure that others had the same chances I had. Marching and teaching in a corps, building great equipment, ensuring schools had music programs—or working with our government to ensure there were policies that allowed our schools to have music programs—all of this stems from one person giving me a chance.

I was recruited by NAMM, the International Music Products Association, in 1993, to be their Director of Market Development and Executive Director of the American Music Conference. While at NAMM, I was responsible for developing their government relations activities to support music education, and managing their grants programs (including research about the impact of music on early childhood development) and all of their PR efforts.

In 1997, I worked with VH1 to help develop the idea that would become the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, where I served for five years as CEO. There, we focused on restoring music education to more than 1,000 schools during my tenure, impacting dents.

Those experiences led me to start a new organization in 2003, the Bob Morrison at a 2006 press conference announcing the New Jersey Arts Education Census Project Music for All Foundation, so I could focus strictly on creating sweeping changes to public policies to increase access to music programs for millions of students.

The big lessons I learned through my involvement with drum corps were those of individual responsibility, the value of hard work, and never settling for anything less than my best effort. A strong work ethic and dedication to excellence have been the cornerstone of everything I have done. These are lessons I use every day.

Bob Morrison is the Chairman and CEO of the Music for All Foundation. His work advocating for music education has benefited more than 2 million children and has earned many national honors, including an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and an honorary doctorate from the State University of New York. For more about the work of the Foundation, visit http://music-for-all.org.

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