Drum Corps International Magazine Summer, 2008

Summer 2008 Edition

The Official Guide to Marching Music’s Major League ™

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FROM THE FIELD Welcome to the 2008 DCI Summer Tour!

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e’re glad you’re here today to take part in something very special. Hundreds of our fellow musicians and color guard members will be giving their all in a com-

petitive event that combines art and athleticism like no other on the planet. Our aim may be to impress the judges (the guys in green shirts you see running among us), but our thrill is performing in front of fans that enjoy what we do and truly appreciate how hard we work. Every corps member on the field has put in endless hours preparing what you will see in a matter of minutes, and every one of us wants to put on a show that will bring you to your feet! You will see various moves and costumes, and all kinds of music from an

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array of different drum corps. We’re always excited to see what everyone produces through their months of creative development and practice and we hope that you will too.

Being in a corps is also about bonding and teamwork. We go almost three months straight sharing very little space, learning to work together, sleeping on cramped bus seats or on gymnasium floors, and creating a very special bond that makes us like family. So, as our friends in the Colt Cadets pit put it: Hold onto your seats and strap down your babies because the corps are about to blow you away!

See you on the field!

Carol Lowman, Colts Justine Fugate, Carolina Crown

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18 Drum Corps International Today Dan Acheson Chris Weber Bob Jacobs Lora Morton John DeNovi

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Greetings from marching members of Drum Corps International.

9 By the Numbers 12 How to Join a Drum Corps

Facts and figures from the world of drum corps.

Everything you need to know about taking the field in Marching Music’s Major League™.

18 Field Guide 21 Show Time

How to tell who’s who in a drum corps show.

A snapshot guide to all the World, Open and International Class drums corps for 2008.

46 Summer Tour Map 53 Who’s to Judge?

A complete schedule of 2008 DCI events.

Drum Corps International judges carry a mighty responsibility. Here’s how they tackle it.

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• The Madison Scouts begin using Yamaha Percussion • First Year of Yamaha Marching Percussion instruments in DCI use with White, Chrome and Silky Silver

• The Cavaliers begin using Yamaha Percussion

• The Madison Scouts win the DCI Championship

• The Corps-Custom marching Snare Drum is introduced

• The Cavaliers win the DCI Championship and the High Percussion Award

• Carolina Crown begin using Yamaha Brass and Percussion becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps

• The SFZ Marching Snare Drum is introduced

• Yamaha and The Cavaliers celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the corps using Yamaha

• The Black Forest line of percussion is introduced

• The Red Forest line of percussion is introduced

• The Madison Scouts begin using Yamaha Brass instruments becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps

• The Cavaliers win the DCI Championship and win the High Percussion Award

• Yamaha and the Madison Scouts celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the corps using Yamaha percussion • The Bluecoats begin using Yamaha Brass, Percussion and Pro Audio products becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps • The Colts begin using Yamaha Brass, Percussion and Pro Audio products becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps

• The Cavaliers win the DCI Championship

• The Cadets win the High Percussion Award for the 3rd year in a row • The 8200 Series Field-Corps Marching Toms and Bass Drums are introduced

• The Cavaliers win the DCI Championship and the High Brass Award • The Cadets win the High Percussion Award for the 2nd year in a row

• The Cavaliers begin using Yamaha Brass becoming an “All-Yamaha” drum corps and the first to win the DCI Championship • The Cadets begin using Yamaha Percussion becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps and win the High Percussion Award • The Crossmen begin using Yamaha Brass and Percussion becoming the next “All-Yamaha” drum corps

• The Multi-Frame I for pit percussion instruments is introduced

• The Cadets begin using Yamaha Brass, are named DCI Co-Champions and win the High Brass Award • The Cavaliers are named DCI Co-Champions and win the High Percussion Award • The MTS Marching Snare Drum is introduced

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BY THE NUMBERS Drum Corps International was founded in

1,200,000

1972

Number of meals top corps will feed their combined 5,000 performers and staff on the DCI Summer Tour

Number of musician-athletes who audition each year for some 3,500 positions in top-tier DCI member corps...

59.3%

of members in Drum Corps International are currently enrolled or are planning to study music and the performing arts at the university level.

Each summer some

Average number of miles a top corps will travel during the course of one season:

1 , Average age of a Drum Corps International performer:

19.4

73% of the corps members in top-tier units achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher.

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8,000

Active participants in U.S.-based drum and bugle corps hail from more than 15 countries worldwide.

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There are more than competitive DCI events each year.

400,000 fans attend drum corps events.

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By Chris Previc You’ve been to the shows. You’ve marveled at the crowds, costumes, and music. You’ve seen the buses and know that you should be rolling with that caravan to the next show. Here’s how you can get involved! very year, thousands of people all over the country take the field as members of a drum corps. And while it’s true that the top World Class corps require well-developed skills, the drum corps activity offers many opportunities for male and female marchers between the ages of 15 and 22 to get involved, grow, learn new skills, and have fun, no matter their level of proficiency. All that’s required is a commitment to working hard, learning, and going beyond your previous limits.

So, how can you get involved? The first step is to decide what you want from drum corps. If you’re planning a career in music or music education, you might be drawn to a World Class corps that draws its members heavily from college-level music pro-

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grams. If you’re looking to improve your marching skills while staying close to home, you might look at an Open Class corps that has a program that fits your musical tastes and goals. Younger marchers might want to look at a smaller corps or a cadet corps with an eye to moving to a larger unit as they gain experience.

In any of the above scenarios, it’s important to know what is required of you. A World Class drum corps will expect a full commitment from you from around Memorial Day weekend to the day after the World Championships in August. Students should be prepared to work around school commitments.

Open Class corps, on the other hand, are sometimes more accommodating to secondary school

calendars, making them a good starting point for younger teens and newcomers.

Once you’ve narrowed down the corps that might meet your needs, it’s time to find out how new members can join. While there are some elements that are shared—for example, all corps require some kind of audition, usually in the fall— each corps has its own processes. One fast way to lear n about var ious dr u m cor ps is t h rough DCI.org, where you’ll find a full list of the Drum Corps International member organizations. The corps are listed by division, World Class or Open Class, and each listing has a link to the corps’ homepage on the web. There’s even a corps map that shows you where each organization is based.

When you visit a corps’ webpage, you’ll typically find info on its application process, audition requirements, schedule, and membership fees.

Some also offer a membership handbook. There is usually a “frequently asked questions” section.

Read it! You can also learn a lot by reading and chatting on the members forum (most corps have them). Finally, you’ll find contact information; use the opportunity to call or write and introduce yourself. This is a good time to learn about costs and other requirements.

Now that you have the information you need about attending your first camp and what it will cost to march the entire season, it is time to inform and include your support network. It is the rare

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rookie who is autonomous in every way. It is never themselves are on the road for the duration of the too early to get all the people in your world involved summer, so you may not be able to reach staff until in this venture, and regardless of your situation, if after the season. you are under eighteen, you will need your parent or However, even during the summer season, some guardian’s consent. touring drum corps offer educational programs and Once you have the logistics of applying to a corps camps, many of which are organized through OnQ down, it’s time to focus on the audition. For some Performance Education, Drum Corps International’s organizations, audition requirenew educational program diviments can be challenging. sion (OnQ.org). The program The competitiveness of the offers hands-on lessons from corps will determine how much some of the top drum corps skill you need to bring to the instructors. audition camp. Most Open Class Finally, it’s important to corps will take a member with remember that drum corps is a very little skill but a whole lot of physically demanding activity. p o s it i ve at t it ude — t he y a re Ever y corps will push your excited to teach you how to body to its limit. Avoid that march, play, and spin at a high shock by making exercise a part level. On the other hand, the top of your daily life. If you’re new World Class corps expect memto fitness, start slowly and build bers to be able to h it t he up your strength. Running will ground running. be a part of your drum corps The first step in preparing experience, but that doesn’t for an audition is self-assessmean you should kill yourself ment. To test and develop your by pushing through three miles skills, go back to basics: What on your first day. Start early does your local marching band and expand your limits—read do for a basics program, and books about exercise and learn RESEARCH: Know what you want have you mastered al l t hose how the body works. and why you want it. exercises? If you’re a horn player, And as you round your drum can you do all the lip slur exercorps sk ills into shape, you ORGANIZE: Make sure you have cises as t hey are w r it ten? If might want to start living the the money and support. you’re a drummer, can you play corps lifestyle. Number one on PREPARE: Build your chops and all the rudiments and patterns that list is controlling your your level of fitness. from your last pit or battery? If diet—choose water over soda, ENGAGE: Ease into the change you’re in color guard, can you carrot sticks over potato chips, by attending camps and make it through a spin block whole foods over fast foods. You living the drum corps life. without breaking? Can you make also might want to start sleeping

Climb the ROPE

it through a figure eight block while maintaining the correct posture and step size?

Many of the fundamental skills you’ll need to build upon in drum corps can be learned at your school or other local marching band.

When you’re confident you have your own fundamentals down, you can move on to the “basics” program taught by your corps of choice. Some corps, like Spirit, Spartans, and the Racine Scouts, offer downloads that outline the required exercises. Other corps have instructional materials for sale. And while most corps will wait until camp to distribute their basics packages to members, a few specific questions on the member forum—or a phone call to the appropriate corps staff—will give you enough to work on before the first camp. Just remember that the corps 14 DCI Today

on an AeroBed, practice consolidating your toiletries to a small bag, and give up watching television for long stretches of time. Every bit helps you transition into your drum corps season.

And even if next season isn’t your year to join, you can look ahead by planning your budget, involving your family, doing your basics, exercising your b o d y, a nd g ener a l l y e x p a nd i ng you r world.

Remember, drum corps is not just about bright lights and the thrill of the game. Marching with a corps will take you on journey that will help you to grow as a person, and stay with you for the rest of your life.

Chris Previc marched with four different DCI corps: the Cadets, Blue Devils, Blue Knights, and Jersey Surf. He is the author of The Student’s Guide to Marching.

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Drum Corps

Field Guide In a drum corps show, up to 150 performers with diverse and challenging roles come together to work as one.

t its best, a drum corps moves on the field with such cohesion that it seems to be controlled by one brain. So it’s easy to overlook the fact that a corps is really made up of talented and well-trained individuals, each with a challenging job to perform. At the World Class level (formally known as Division I), that can mean up to 150 people—an increase from

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the 135-member limit of recent years.

While a staff of 30 or more prepares the corps before the performance, the musicians and color guard are led on the field by drum majors, who serve as conductors. The performers include marching percussion, known as the battery, marching brass, the front ensemble (a percussion unit known as “the pit”) and color guard.

Judge

Brass Battery JUDGES There are generally eight judges at each DCI event (read more in “Who’s to Judge,” p. 53).

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DRUM MAJOR

THE PIT

BRASS

BATTERY

Drum majors conduct the action on the field. There are often more than one so that performers can keep the beat no matter which direction they face on the field.

The pit contains such instruments as gongs, marimbas, timpani, xylophones, bells, concert drums, and more. The recent addition of electronic amplification allows for additional percussion sounds and effects.

The brass section, which can run up to 72 strong, typically consists of trumpets, mellophones, baritone horns, euphoniums and tubas.

Different from marching bands, flutes and reeds are not used.

Marching battery generally includes 7-10 snare drums, 3-5 multi-tenors— racks with 5 or 6 drums each— 5 bass drums and sometimes a 4-member cymbal line.

Drum Major

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Color Guard

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COLOR GUARD Typically, World Class corps feature 30 or more color guard members who use flags, sabers, rifles and movement to dramatize the music.

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The 2008 DCI Corps at a Glance

he 2008 season is one of evolution for Drum Corps International. Gone are the old Divisions I, II & III; in their place are World and Open classes.

Corps are getting bigger, too: Both World and Open classes now allow up to 150 members. Read on to learn more about the new divisions and preview the show themes and music that’s sure to put the ’08 season in a class by itself.

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About the Classes Starting in 2008, World Class replaces the old Division I classification in Drum Corps International competition. Open Class replaces the old Divisions II & III, and the corps within it can now be larger, sharing the 150-member limit of their World Class counterparts. The International Class is comprised of corps from outside North America. These corps are allowed to follow their own country’s organizational guidelines: If they choose to recognize Drum Corps International rules, they may compete for the Open Class title.

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THE ACADEMY Tempe, AZ

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Vienna Nights

ormed in 2001 by a group of corps fans, the Academy has enjoyed an amazing rise through the ranks, winning the Division II crown in 2006 and joining Division I in 2007. Musical Highlights: Freud’s Dream, Mozart’s Theme, Variation - Quasi Presto; Café Life, Gallop 3, Notturno, Finale Alla Turka by Philip Wilby.

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BLUE DEVILS Concord, CA

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Constantly Risking Absurdity

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ince forming out of a drum and bell corps in 1970, the ’07 World Champion Blue Devils hold the record for the most Drum Corps International World Championship titles (12 since 1976). Musical Highlights: Serenada Schizophrana, Pianos by Danny Elfman; I Will Wait for You by Michel Legrand; The Untouchables, The City of Prague by Ennio Morricone.

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BLUE KNIGHTS Denver, CO

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Knight Reign

ounded as a parade corps in 1958, Blue Knights is known for its often dark-sounding musical programs and strong use of body movement.

Musical Highlights: Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre; Turbine by John Makey; Jeux D’eau by Maurice Ravel; Amazing Grace arranged by Russ Newbury and Jeff Ausdemore.

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BLUE STARS LaCrosse, WI

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he corps rejoined Division I in 2006. Musical Highlights: Symphony No. 3 in Cm, Op. 78 by Camille Saint-Saens; Toccata by Charles-Marie Widor; Reverie, Pagodes, Suite Bergamasque, Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy; First Gymnopedie

by Erik Satie; Pavane in F#m, Op. 50 by Gabriel Faure; Le Tombeau de Couperin by Maurice Ravel; Le Tour: Stage 5, Stage 15, Stage 20 by Frank Sullivan.

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BLUECOATS Canton, OH

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The Knockout

he Bluecoats organization, founded in 1972 as an outreach program of the Canton, Ohio Police Boys’ Club, chose its name as a as a tribute to the city’s retired police officers. Musical Highlights: On The Waterfront by Leonard Bernstein; The Boxer by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel; Excerpts from Rocky

by Bill Conti and Vince DiCola.

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oston Crusaders, founded in 1940, is the third-oldest World Class corps active today. Musical Highlights: Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss; Kingfishers Catch Fire by John Mackey; Moondance by Van Morrison; August’s Rhapsody (from August Rush) by Mark Mancina; Burly Brawl (from Matrix Reloaded) by Don Davis and Ben Watkins.

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THE CADETS Allentown, PA

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he Cadets, originally named the Holy Name Cadets when founded in 1934, is the oldest continually operating World Class group in Drum Corps International and has earned nine World Championship titles since 1983. Musical Highlights: An American Elegy, Nitro, Round Four, Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli.

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CAROLINA CROWN Ft. Mill, SC

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Finis

ormed in 1988, Crown won a Division II title in 1993 and now competes in World Class. Musical Highlights: Works by composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Felix Mendelssohn, Claude Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, Franz Liszt, Dmitri Shostakovich, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Aaron Copland, and George Frideric Handel.

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THE CAVALIERS Rosemont, IL

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Samurai

inners of seven World Championship titles since 1992, the corps was formed in 1948 by still-active president Don Warren as Boy Scout Troop 111 Drum and Bugle Corps. Musical Highlights: Bushido—The Way of the Warrior, Ronin— Masterless Samurai, Ken-jutsu—The Art of the Sword, Fumeiyo yori shi wo— Death Before Dishonor by Richard Saucedo, Jim Casella and Erik Johnson.

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COLTS Dubuque, IA

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Night and Day

owa’s governor has declared the Colts, formed in 1963, as that state’s “Ambassadors of Music.” Musical Highlights: Night and Day by Cole Porter; Fancy Free, On the Town, West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein; Unexpected Song by Andrew Lloyd Weber; Spellbound Concerto by Miklos Rozsa.

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CROSSMEN San Antonio, TX

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Planet X

ormed in 1975 as a merger between two smaller suburban Philadelphia corps, the 22-time Division I finalist made news in 2006 by moving its operations to Texas. Musical Highlights: The Planets by Gustav Holst; What a Wonderful World

by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss; Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss; Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven.

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GLASSMEN Toledo, OH

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lassmen is the only unit in Drum Corps International history to have improved its placement 10 years in a row, from 31st to eighth place in 1995. Musical Highlights: Carnival is Over by Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry; The Breakfast Machine, Overture by Danny Elfman; Watermark by Enya; Beirut Taxi by Alexandre Desplat.

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MADISON SCOUTS Madison, WI

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La Noche de la Iguana

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he two-time World Champion celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2008.

Musical Highlights: La Noche de los Mayas by Silvestre Revueltas; Danza de los Duendes by Nancy Galbraith; Estancia Suite & Harp Concerto by Alberto Ginastera; Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez; Concierto Candela for Solo Percussion & Orchestra by Gabriela Ortiz.

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MANDARINS Sacramento, CA

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The River

andarins won the Drum Corps International Division III World Championship eight times and the Division II World Championship once before moving to Division I in 2003. Musical Highlights: Wind River (I Am) by Joseph Curiale; Cajun Folk Songs by Frank Ticheli; Sunrise (from Grand Canyon Suite) by Ferde Grofé; Inferno by Robert W. Smith.

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“…the quality of our King horns allow them to stand up to the rigors of our grueling summer tour that includes 12 hour rehearsal days and over 13,000 miles of traveling on the road.”

Rick Valenzuela, Executive Director, Phantom Regiment

PACIFIC CREST Diamond Bar, CA

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Primality: The Rituals of Passion

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ormed in 1993 with only 30 members, Pacific Crest has grown rapidly, reaching the Division I Semifinals in 2003. Musical Highlights: Crossing the Bridge, Village Attack, Fall of Freetown (from Blood Diamond) by James Newton Howard; I Remember, Raisuli Attacks (from The Wind and The Lion)

by Jerry Goldsmith.

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he 1996 World Champion has been a Division I finalist every year since 1974. Musical Highlights: Ein Heldenleben by Richard Strauss; Selections from Spartacus by Aram Khachaturian; Toccata from Piano Concerto No. 1 by Alberto Ginastera; Dance of Ecstasy (from Danses Fantastiques) by Loris Tjeknavorian; Battlefield from “KA” (Cirque Du Soleil) by Rene Dupere.

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Celtic Reflections

orn of the merger between two Milwaukee-area corps with Irish heritage in 1973, Pioneer won championships in Divisions III and II before moving to Division I in 1997. Musical Highlights: Suite for Military Band in E-flat by Gustav Holst; Horkstow Grange (from Lincolnshire Posy) by Percy Grainger; Celtic Symphony by Brian Warfield; Crown Imperial March by Sir William Walton.

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SANTA CLARA VANGUARD Santa Clara, CA

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3HREE Mind-Body-Soul

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anta Clara Vanguard won its first of six Drum Corps International World Championships in 1973 and is the only group to qualify for every DCI World Championship Finals competition since 1972. Musical Highlights: The Chairman Dances by John Adams; The Man in the Bath by Philip Glass; Eclipse by Talvin Singh; Cloudburst by Eric Whitacre.

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SPIRIT Jacksonville, AL

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n 2001, the corps moved from its original Atlanta, GA, base to Jacksonville, AL, where it formed a relationship with Jacksonville State University. Musical Highlights: Piano Concerto I—The Beach (from The Piano) by Michael Nyman; Equus by Eric Whitacre; Corynorhinus, Myotis (from Batman Begins) by Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard.

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Casper, WY

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TROOPERS troopersdrumcorps.org

he Troopers are the only competitive junior drum and bugle corps in the state of Wyoming. Musical Highlights: Canyon of Heroes by Sean O’Loughlin; Sasparilla by John Mackey; Song of the Gandy Dancers by Richard Saucedo; The Great Revival by William Gordon.

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7TH REGIMENT New London, CT

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Mexican Landscapes

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he 7th Regiment takes its name from a Connecticut-based Civil War unit.

Musical Highlights: Estancia, Mvt. 1 by Alberto Ginastera; Prelude, Aztec Dance, and Mass (from La Fiesta Mexicana) by H. Owen Reed; Overture to the Creole “Faust,” Toccata Concertata (from Piano Concerto #1), and Concerto for Harp and Orchestra by Alberto Ginastera; El Salon Mexico by Aaron Copland.

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BLUE DEVILS B Concord, CA

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Flight

he Blue Devils “B” Corps, which is affiliated with the World Class Blue Devils “A” corps, includes Bay Area marchers between the ages of 13 and 18. It finished fourth in Division II in 2007. Musical Highlights: Taxi & Take Off, Through the Night, Turbulence/Turbine, Final Approach & Landing by John Meehan and John Mackey.

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BLUE DEVILS C Concord, CA

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enerally a non-competitive unit, the Blue Devils “C” is the youngest of three drum & bugle corps sponsored by the Blue Devils Parents Association, working with marchers from ages 7-14. Musical Highlights: Ease On Down the Road by Charlie Smalls; We’re Off to See the Wizard, Over the Rainbow, If I Only Had a Brain by Harold Arlen; A Brand New Day by Luther Vandross.

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CITATIONS Burlington, MA

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he Citations 2008 program is based on music from both the film and stage versions of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, as well as music from the rock group Evanesence. Musical Highlights: Music from Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim; Selections from Evanesence.

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Boston Crusaders Boston, Massachusetts

A Team of 150, Sharing One Goal. ore than 5,000 performers…

Traveling 10,000 miles over the course of a single summer…

Rehearsing 700 hours, on average, during a 10-week tour… Relying on little more than the bond of support, dedication, encouragement and selfless teamwork of 149 fellow members and the uncommon commitment they share.

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But long before any of these exceptional 14- to 22-year-old musicians and performers laced up a gym shoe for their first rehearsal with a Drum Corps International-member unit or donned the prestigious colors of their corps uniforms in front of thousands of fans, 97% of these exceptional young men and women participated in performing arts ensembles and organizations outside of their drum corps lives.

The Drum Corps International “Commitment to Excellence” (C2E) program recognizes music educators and their students who are motivated and inspired by the outstanding performances of Drum Corps International member corps. We acknowledge and provide resources to students and educators who translate their inspiration into action in their own scholastic music programs; as individual performers, student leaders, and as dedicated members of musical and performing arts ensembles.

Schools participating in the C2E program have demonstrated their desire to achieve ultimate excellence, and to provide a valuable and extraordinary experience for their students, schools and communities.Together, we can achieve even more.

Band Directors: Visit us online today for your complimentary enrollment in this exciting program www.DCI.org/C2E

The character traits exhibited by Drum Corps International corps members, on and off the performance field, are a direct result of the countless hours they have spent in classrooms under the tutelage of thousands of music education professionals, dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of young people through music and the performing arts.

Drum Corps International • P.O. Box 3129 • Indianapolis, IN 46206 • www.DCI.org

Encourage and Experience Achievement at a Higher Level Become a “Friend of DCI” today and share your commitment with future generations of outstanding young performers.

There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of thunderous applause, rewarding teams of 150 sweat-soaked performers on one hot summer night, while beams of bright stadium lights flood the lush green field, cutting streaks through the thick summer air.They’ve performed their hearts out tonight, keeping nothing for themselves.

They smile with the knowledge that they’re experiencing something truly special, cherishing the feelings and emotions enjoyed by only a precious few.

As a Friend of DCI, you are helping to guarantee that future generations of young, world-class performers enjoy the opportunity to achieve their ultimate performances, and you’ll be there to enjoy every heart-pounding minute from the best seats in the house.

Membership in the prestigious “Friend of DCI” provides you with exclusive, partners-only benefits in and around the summer drum corps season.You will belong to an exclusive “inner circle” of our most committed fans who wish to encourage – and enjoy – “Achievement at a Higher Level” today and long into the future.

Please give a “Gift of Excellence” by joining our exclusive circle of “Friends” today.

Visit www.DCI.org/friends for more information.

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 3129 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206

COLT CADETS Dubuque, IA

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ounded in 1967, the Colt Cadets corps is affiliated with the World Class Colts, and includes members between the ages of 12 and 18. Designed with an emphasis on education, there is no prior performance experience required to be part of the Colt Cadets. Musical Highlights: America, American Tune by Paul Simon; Song for America by Kansas.

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DUTCH BOY Kitchener, ON

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utch Boy has been competing internationally since 1977. Last year, the Canadian corps won the Division III Spirit of Disney Award, Division III Most Improved Drum Corps, and the Division III Bronze Medal. Musical Highlights: Nannou/ Forward Though by Aphex Twin and Nick Klawitter; Multi-Dimensional by Nick Klawitter and Joe Shuker; Another Life by Pat Metheny; Synthesis by Nick Klawitter

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GOLD Hawthorne, CA

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old Drum & Bugle Corps from Hawthorne, CA, is part of the Centinela Valley High School district’s year-round music education program.

The corps is open to students from around Southern California. Musical Highlights: Ice Fall, Valley of Silence, Death Zone, The Summit by Travis Larson.

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H.Y.P.E. Hamilton, ON

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008 marks H.Y.P.E.’s third season as a competitive DCI Drum Corps, and the Canadian corps will step onto the field with a rocking program based on playing cards. Musical Highlights: Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd; Crazy on You by Heart; King of Pain by the Police; Aces High by Iron Maiden; Bicycle by Queen.

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IMPULSE Buena Park, CA

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ince it began competing in 1999, Southern California’s Impulse has grown to become a consistent finalist in the Drum Corps International Division II & III Championships, taking the Division III crown in 2006. Musical Highlights: Three Worlds by John Meehan.

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INCOGNITO Norwalk, CA

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World of Incognitians

he newest corps to join Drum Corps International will embark on its first summer tour with a program of original music. The corps is part of the Music Life Foundation, which provides extracurricular music educational opportunities to students from middle school through early college years.

Musical Highlights: Original music by Incognitus.

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JERSEY SURF Mount Holly, NJ

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The Jersey Surf: So Far

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he Jersey Surf is ready to rock after finishing a very close second in the 2007 Division II title race. Musical Highlights: How Far We’ve Come by David Cook, Paul Doucette, Rob Thomas and Brian Yale; In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel; One Day I’ll Fly Away by Will Jennings and Joseph Sample; Thnks fr th Mmrs by Andrew Hurley, Patrick Stumph, Joseph Trohman and Peter Wentz.

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LEGENDS Kalamazoo, MI

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ormed in 2001 as the Portage Central Brass and Percussion Ensemble, Legends adopted its current name in 2002, and by 2006, the corps had grown large enough to add color guard and join Drum Corps International.

Musical Highlights: New Beginnings, Three Olympians: Ares, American Rhapsody by Peter Boyer.

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LES STENTORS Sherbrooke, QC

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es Stentors drum and bugle corps started in 1988 and includes members between the ages of 13 and 21. The corps competes in Quebec and Ontario, Canada, as well as in the United States. Musical Highlights: Sinbad—The Legend of the Seven Seas by Harry Gregson-Williams.

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MEMPHIS SOUND Memphis, TN

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Awakenings

emphis Sound was established in 2002 by a former member of the Memphis Blues Brass Band (a drum & bugle corps) to revive the experience of drum corps for the mid-south youth. Musical Highlights: Voice Dance by Greg Jasperse; Joy, Compassion (from Awakening) by Joseph Curiale.

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MYSTIKAL Long Beach, CA

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ystikal was formed in November 2003 as a subsidiary of Mystikal Youth Arts Organization. Its 2008 show focuses on the progressive rock of the band Spock’s Beard. Musical Highlights: Harm’s Way, Distance to the Sun, At the End of the Day, The Great Nothing, Thoughts, Part 2 by Spock’s Beard.

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OREGON CRUSADERS Portland, OR

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Inner Connections

he Oregon Crusaders corps traces its roots back to the 1970s. Since then several Oregon-based corps have merged to form the current organization, which has won one Division III DCI title. Musical Highlights: Concerto for Piano and Wind Ensemble, Danza de los Duendes; original arrangements by Nancy Galbraith and Todd Zimbelman.

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RACINE SCOUTS Racine, WI

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Frankly, Sinatra

ounded in 1927 as a musical scouting unit, the Racine Scouts are America’s oldest continually competitive junior drum and bugle corps.

Musical Highlights: All the Way; Come Fly With Me; The Way You Look Tonight; I’ve Got You Under My Skin; That’s Why the Lady Is a Tramp; That’s Life; music by various composers, songs originally performed by Frank Sinatra.

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RAIDERS Wayne, NJ

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Deep Blue

he Wayne, NJ-based Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps was founded in 1990 and won a DCI World Championship Bronze medal in 2006, Silver in ’01 and a Divisional and World Championship in ’05. Musical Highlights: To the Flemish Caps by James Horner; O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen; Storm by Michael Hamilton and Colin Bell.

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REVOLUTION San Antonio, TX

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evolution Drum & Bugle Corps was founded in 1999 and took a Division III crown in its first ever Drum Corps International World Championships Finals appearance in 2002. Musical Highlights: The Gravel Road by James Newton Howard; Wild Nights (from Harmonium) by John Adams; First Contact by Jerry Goldsmith; Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists & Orchestra by Philip Glass.

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SPARTANS Nashua, NH

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pirit of Newark/New Jersey includes members between the ages of 14 and 21. Based in Newark, NJ, the corps recently expanded to the Burlington, NJ area, as well. Musical Highlights: Scream Homeage: Tapestry II; Plat Opus; Knights in White Satin; by various composers.

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SPOKANE THUNDER Spokane, WA

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pokane Thunder began in 2004, and is in its third season competing nationally. Initially drawing members from local Spokane area high schools, the corps now has members from all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Florida and even Japan. Musical Highlights: Antithesis by Nick Golding and Jeffrey Willis.

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argets Drum & Bugle Corps of Springfield, MA joined the Eastern MA Drum and Bugle Corps Association in 1997, and were crowned Class C Champions in 1997 and Class B Champions in 1999. In 2000, Targets joined Drum Corps International. Musical Highlights: Old Baghdad, Useful Servant, Fire Dragon by Jerry Goldsmith.

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TEAL SOUND Jacksonville, FL

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Voices of the Seasons: The Music of Rajaton

n 2005, the corps expanded and moved up to Division II status, completing that season with a fourth place at the DCI World Championships. In ’07, Teal Sound brought home the Bronze medal in the Division II & III Championships and has expanded again for 2008. Musical Highlights: Pakkanen, Tasangot, Joulun Neiet, Nouse Lauluni, Butterfly by Rajaton.

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he Vanguard Cadets corps serves as a training ground for the World Class Santa Clara Vanguard. Vanguard Cadets have reached the DCI Division II Finals seven times, winning the Division II World title in 2000; that same year, the corps reached the Division I Semifinals. Musical Highlights: Perspectives by James Peterson and Robby Elfman.

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fter 10 years of absence and a very successful “back on the field” year in 2007, the Velvet Knights look to be fired up with a show called “Inferno.” Musical Highlights: Works by J.S. Bach, Verdi, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Georges Bizet, Hector Berlioz, Antonín Dvo˘rák, Clint Matsen and Rich Hinshaw.

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amato was founded in Kyoto, Japan, and in ’97 completed its first North American tour with a mixture of both Japanese and American performers, reaching the DCI Division II & III Finals in ’98 and later opening a branch in California. Musical Highlights: Mythos by John M. Meehan.

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his summer will mark Beatrix’s sixth tour through the USA in association with DCl. Musical Highlights: Furniture, This Ridiculous Chin (from Face Off) by John Powell; Mr. Bojangles (from Mr. Bojangles) by Sammy Davis, Jr.; Vide Cor Meum, by Patrick Cassidy and Hans Zimmer (from Hannibal); Attack of the Batwing (from Batman) by Danny Elfman.

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Against All Odds

trängnäs Drum & Bugle Corps was founded in 1990 as an old-fashioned corps comparable to the Swedish Army Band. But when its founder saw a video of the 1992 DCI World Championships, he adapted the organization to an American-style corps. It is the only one like it in the entire country!

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6/29 Riverside, CA 6/29 Naperville, IL 6/29 Coon Rapids, MN 6/29 Brockton, MA 6/30 Erie, PA 7/1 Ft. Edward/ Glens Falls, NY 7/1 Richmond, KY 7/2 Milwaukee, WI 7/2 Beverly, MA 7/2 Glendale, AZ 7/2 Fairfield, OH 7/3 Bristol, RI 7/3 Cedarburg, WI 7/3 Nashua, NH 7/3 San Diego, CA 7/4 Pasadena, CA 7/5 Stanford, CA 7/5 Kalamazoo, MI 7/5 Clifton, NJ 7/6 Michigan City, IN 7/7 Louisville, KY

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7/17 Houston, TX 7/19 Wildwood, NJ 7/19 Gilroy, CA 7/19 San Antonio, TX 7/20 Denton, TX 7/20 Fremont, CA 7/20 West Milford, NJ 7/21 Wichita Falls, TX 7/21 Monroe, LA 7/21 Broken Arrow, OK 7/22 Wichita, KS 7/22 Hattiesburg, MS 7/23 Pittsburg, KS 7/23 Van Buren, AR 7/24 Birmingham, AL 7/25 Murfreesboro, TN 7/26 Dubuque, IA 7/26 Buffalo, NY 7/26 Atlanta, GA 7/27 Jacksonville, AL 7/27 Charlotte, NC 7/27 Chippewa Falls, WI

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WALDO STADIUM Campus of Western Michigan University 1903 W. Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008 CAPACITY: 36,000

HANCOCK STADIUM Campus of Illinois State University 100 North University Street, Normal, Illinois 61761 CAPACITY: 15,000

CAMP RANDALL STADIUM Campus of University of Wisconsin 1440 Monroe St. Madison, WI 53711 CAPACITY: 80,321

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STANFORD STADIUM Campus of Stanford University 625 Nelson Road Stanford, CA 94305 CAPACITY: 50,000

INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH 1701 Bryant Street Denver, CO 80204 CAPACITY: 76,125

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J. BIRNEY CRUM STADIUM Linden St. & 20th St. Allentown, PA 18105 CAPACITY: 15,000

GEORGIA DOME One Georgia Dome Drive, N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313 CAPACITY: 71,228

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2008 DCI World Championships August 7-9 MEMORIAL STADIUM AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY 1001 East 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47408 CAPACITY: 52,180

DCI Southern Mississippi July 22 M. M. ROBERTS STADIUM Campus of University of Southern Mississippi College Dr & Eagle Walk Hattiesburg, MS 39406 CAPACITY: 33,000

Pearl Presents The Masters of the Summer Music Games July 25

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JOHNNY “RED” FLOYD STADIUM Campus of Middle Tennessee State University 1500 Greenland Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37132 CAPACITY: 31,000

8/5 Michigan City, IN DCI World Championships Open Class Quarterfinals

8/6 Indianapolis, IN 7/27 Hamilton, ON 7/28 Charleston, WV 7/28 Sevierville, TN 7/29 Salem, VA 7/29 Centerville, OH 7/29 Omaha, NE 7/29 Sudbury, ON 7/30 Warrenton, VA 7/30 Columbus, OH 7/30 Rome, NY 7/31 Lawrence, MA 7/31 Hornell, NY

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8/8 Bloomington, IN DCI World Championships Open Class Semifinals

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The competition for the Drum Corps International World Championships is intense. The judges on the field and in the press box must draw on expert knowledge to decide its outcome.

ou’ll see some of them on the field tonight: green-shirted men and women, walking among the uniformed corps and talking into voice recorders—while trying to avoid being run over by musicians and color guard members marching at 200 beats per minute! They’re judges, and they, along with their counterparts who take in the “big picture” of a corps performance from the press box, are charged with

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the challenging task of scoring a drum corps performance.

To be effective, a judge needs a strong musical background, an understanding of the unique nature of drum corps, and—maybe most important, says DCI Chief Judge Administrator John Phillips—an open mind. “A good judge has to be open to any possibility,” he explains. “Any set of kids can come out there and turn it on and do a great job. At least for me, [that] has always been No. 1.”

Each Drum Corps International event is a competition. Corps are ranked based on a wide range of criteria in both music and movement. But unlike conventional sports or even typical talent shows, the drum corps experience is also about education. So judges don’t just give raw, cold numbers; they also offer tips to help the performers improve. “I think you have to have a really positive personality to be able to articulate your criticisms in a proactive, constructive way,” Phillips says.

So who are these folks? There are a total of 130 judges who handle DCI events, and their backgrounds, though diverse, all possess a strong understanding of music, movement, and of drum corps. “Everybody on the music side of things has some form of a music degree,” Phillips says. “Many of them are music educators, and a majority of them come from post-secondary institutions. They teach at colleges and universities. We have some high school band directors as well, and many of them come from very prominent marching band programs. The visual people are a little bit more of a mix. Some have music degrees. They’ve all had some experience in drum corps, either as marching members or teaching.”

DCI judges operate under a specific set of criteria and guidelines for

each area, or caption. “Each judge has a sheet that tells him or her what they should be listening and looking for,” Phillips explains. “On the back of the sheet is a rubric that describes the achievement the performers demonstrate on a scale of one to five.”

W hen rat ing a perfor mance, judges also take into account how well the corps is achieving its own stated goals. “A percussion judge must recognize what the performers are attempting to do by being knowledgeable with the entire spectrum of percussion techniques, patterns, writing and arranging devices and voicings, musical styles, and m u s i c a l a b i l i t y,” e x p l a i n s v e t e r a n j u d g e Allan Kristensen.

“A judge’s strength is usually specific towards an instrument type, but being a [complete] musician is important to understanding how a specific area is involved,” Kristensen says. “Being a judge for DCI means being able to judge Music Ensemble, Music General Effect, and your specified area—mine being percussion.”

According to Phillips, some judges specialize in just one area, but many can judge more than one caption. Mark Petrash, now entering his 19th season judging brass performance, ensemble music, and music effect captions, says that what he’s looking for in a performance differs with each caption he judges.

“For example, in brass performance, some of the things I evaluate are the individual’s contributions to the performance, such as tone quality, intonation, style of interpretation, phrasing, and articulation,” he explains. “Essentially, I judge all of the musical aspects that the individual brass players contribute.”

In ensemble music, however, Petrash evaluates the totality of the brass and the totality of the percussion. Here, he’s looking for balance and blend, timing, and the appropriateness of timbres across the ensemble. When judging General Effect, he looks

WHO JUDGES WHAT? With some exceptions, Drum Corps International typically assigns eight judges at each event. Two look at the overall performance from the press box. One of these General Effect judges focuses on music, the other on visual. This makes up 40% of the total score.

The remaining six judges look at specific areas of the performance. They include a Visual Performance judge, who is positioned on the field, an Ensemble Visual judge in the press box, and a color guard General Effect judge in the press box. On the music side, there are on-field judges for brass performance and percussion performance, as well as a press box judge who evaluates Music Ensemble.

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LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE John Phillips, the man in charge of DCI’s judges, says that the organization continues to look for innovative new ways to evaluate and score the corps on the field.

The organization is currently field testing a number of new online initiatives that aim to let its stable of judges gain access to educational materials, thereby expanding their professional horizons and enhancing their overall level of competency.

The judge administrator envisions a day when DCI would be a clearinghouse—as well as a standard-bearer—for all kinds of pageantry judges. Phillips is also exploring ways fans can get a taste of judging, perhaps by sitting next to a judge, creating some “mock judging” situations, or embracing other ways to give fans a true feel for what’s involved with judging. This may help them better understand the role of judges, and what goes into the often difficult decisions they make.

through an even wider lens. “Some of what I evaluate is the pacing of the show,” he explains.

“Music effect is by far the most subjective of the music captions, but it’s a deeply rewarding caption to judge. It is challenging to understand the interpretation of the show emotionally, intellectually and aesthetically.”

Since cor ps play music of al l eras a nd genres, judges must evaluate each style on its own mer it s . But i f g e n r e doesn’t play a role in the judging, the difficulty of t he prog ra m may. “A cor p s mov i ng at 220 beats per minute playing 16th notes can get more recognition than a corps marching at 120 beats per minute playing whole notes,” Petrash says. “If the performers are spread out around the field, it’s more difficult to listen and perform than if the performers are close together.

This is especially true for the marching percussion section. Also, the physical demands that are placed on the performers because of visual responsibilities can positively and negatively affect [the music]. This is all included in the overall evaluation and ranking of the competing corps.”

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Still, judges look for the overall effect of the show, as opposed to focusing on small mistakes. “A missed note ... can be a glitch in a show, but the corps that comes out on top makes those moments sparse and insignificant compared to the awe and beauty that’s generated by the rest of the performance,” Petrash says. “I judge the entire show from beginning to end and make decisions based on the entire performance of t he night, not t he one or t wo moments that were awful—or breathtaking.”

Phillips says that the role of a judge evolves over the course of the season. “Early in the summer, the kids aren’t always in line, they’re tripping over their feet, they’re learning drill—all the stuff is a little rough around the edges. So you have to see through that to recognize and comment on the potential of the program in the early part of the season.”

As the season progresses, things begin to come into sharper focus. “In the mid-season you start to get a bigger sense of what the program is all about and how the kids are achieving it,” Phillips says. “You start to become a little bit more critical and suggest ways for them to even grow further. Then when it gets down to the end of the season, it’s pretty much straightforward: This one’s either better than that one or not. And when you come to the Finals, it’s about that determination. You weigh all the factors: what they have to do, how well they’re doing it, how consistently they do it all the way through the program—and that’s the one that wins.”

“The thrill of judging is amazing, but judging the night of Finals is the best!” Kristensen concludes.

“Being with kids performing at their highest levels on any night is extremely rewarding—no matter what level of performance they are at.”

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CORPS QUIZ What is the only corps to have placed in every DCI World Championship Finals since 1972? a. The Cadets b. The Cavaliers c. Phantom Regiment d. Santa Clara Vanguard

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The Cadets have had many names— no wonder, they’ve been around since 1934! Which isn’t one of the “official” names the corps has had? a. Garfield Cadets b. Allentown Cadets c. Cadets of Bergen County d. Holy Name Cadets

2

What corps was one of the first to have an undefeated DCI season? (Hint: the corps also was the first to sweep all captions at the DCI World Championship Finals, though in a different season). a. Santa Clara Vanguard b. Madison Scouts c. Blue Devils d. The Cadets

3

What is the highest score ever set by a DCI World Champion? a. 98.7 b. 99.15 c. 99.6 d. 101

4

Pioneer was known as “The Thing” for a short while in the 1970s. They dropped the name when they got a new sponsor, the Pioneer Corporation.

What does the Pioneer Corporation sell? a. Farm equipment b. Plastics and textiles c. Pool tables d. Paper bags

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Test your drum corps knowledge!

Which corps was able to rebound from a low score of 47.15 early in the season to earn a spot in the elusive top 12 at the DCI World Championship Finals? a. Blue Stars in 1973 b. Troopers in 1979 c. Bridgemen in 1983 d. Velvet Knights in 1986

6

What corps became the first DCI World Championship Finalist to perform an all-original musical book composed specifically for the drum corps field? a. Glassmen b. Suncoast Sound c. The Cavaliers d. Bridgemen

7

What corps, other than the 1985 Star of Indiana, made the DCI World Championships Finals in its first year of competition? a. Bleu Raeders, 1972 b. Commodores, 1973 c. Purple Lancers, 1974 d. Spirit of Atlanta, 1978

8

Which one of the following stadiums has not been the site of the Drum Corps International World Championships? a. Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Canada b. Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA c. Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA d. Legion Field, Birmingham, AL

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The Bluecoats are performing music from the movie “Rocky” as part of their 2008 show, “The Knockout.” Which corps performed a “Rocky” show in 1991? a. Boston Crusaders b. Sky Ryders c. Colts d. The Magic

10

Which of the following is not a corps’ signature marching drill maneuver? a. The Cavaliers’ “Diamond Cutter” b. Santa Clara Vanguard’s “Stone Ground Seven” c. Troopers’ “Sunburst” d. The Cadets’ “Z-Pull”

11

Which corps had the honor of performing at the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics? a. Spirit b. Madison Scouts c. The Cadets d. Blue Knights

12

This state has more actively participating DCI corps than any other. a. Illinois b. Ohio c. California d. Texas

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This corps with Boy Scout roots is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008. a. Madison Scouts b. Jersey Surf c. The Cavaliers d. Racine Scouts

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Leaving the field, the Cavaliers play a bass drum cadence named after a state. Which state? a. Florida b. Illinois c. Wisconsin d. Iowa

16

DCI’s very first World Champion in 1972 made a triumphant return to the field as an alumni corps in 2007. Which corps was it? a. 27th Lancers b. Anaheim Kingsmen c. Guardsmen d. De La Salle Oaklands

17

Drum Corps International is truly international—which of the following countries has not had a corps that has participated in the annual DCI Summer Tour in recent years? a. Canada b. Japan c. The Netherlands d. Italy

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This season, Phantom Regiment’s production is titled “Spartacus.”

Regiment has performed a Spartacus show before—twice, actually! Which years were they? a. 1977-1978 b. 1981-1982 c. 1990-1991 d. 1996-1997

19

The Madison Scouts are an all-male organization to this day, but have had women perform as part of the corps in three particular occasions.

Which of the following is not one of those instances? a. A 1971 Alice in Wonderland Show b. A 1980 American Flag bearer c. A 1999 Jesus Christ Superstar production d. A 2005 Carmen show

23 In 2008, Drum Corps International relocated its center of operations to Indianapolis, IN. Where was the original DCI headquarters located? a. Madison, WI b. Villa Park, IL c. Addison, IL d. Fort Wayne, IN

20

Which of the following is Spirit’s iconic logo symbol? a. An exclamation point b. A seven-pointed star c. A fleur-de-lis d. A delta

21

What kind of hat would you likely see a member of the Open Class corps Impulse wearing as part of its uniform on the field? a. A shako b. A baseball cap c. A pith helmet d. An “aussie”

22

Which corps used giant chess pieces as props for a 1996 production titled “Chess and the Art of Strategy”? a. Bluecoats b. Blue Knights c. The Cadets d. Carolina Crown

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Which corps, nicknamed “America’s Corps,” has a uniform design based off of the 11th Ohio Cavalry? a. Glassmen b. Mandarins c. Colts d. Troopers

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1. D 2. B 3. C. Blue Devils swept all captions in 1976 and were undefeated in 1982. 4. B. The 2002 Cavaliers and 2005 Cadets both achieved this score. 5. D. The company’s full name is the Pioneer Container Corporation. 6. C. 7. B (in 1985) 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. B. “Stone Ground Seven” is a famous Vanguard drum feature from the 1970s. 12. C. 13. C. 14. C 15. B (in 1983, 1984, and 1985) 16. D 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. B. In its formative years, Drum Corps International operated from the residence of DCI’s first fulltime executive director Don Pesceone. The operation later relocated to two Chicago suburban locations (Lombard, IL and Addison, IL) before moving to Indianapolis in March of 2008. 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. D

Which corps achieved the first three-peat (three consecutive World Championship titles) in DCI history? a. Blue Devils b. The Cadets c. The Cavaliers d. Phantom Regiment

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