by Steve Vickers, DCW publisher
publisher@drumcorpsworld.com
This article originally appeared in the December 2008 edition of Drum Corps World (Volume 37, Number 9).
The activity and Drum Corps International have gone through quite a few changes over the last year and I thought it would be informative to sit down and cover some pertinent topics on the “state of the activity” and the “state of DCI” with Dan Acheson as we head into very challenging economic...
by Mike Ferlazzo, DCW staff
mferlazzo@yahoo.com
This article was originally published in the November 2008 edition of Drum Corps World (Volume 37, Number 8).
Having the Drum Corps International World Championships in Bloomington at the University of Indiana’s Memorial Stadium had some local fans waxing nostalgic about the days when the community’s own Star of Indiana was one of the competing corps — annually hosting the DCI Mid-America event at the IU stadium.
The fact that...
by Fred Olin, DCW staff
fholin@gmail.com
This article originally was published in the October 2008 edition of Drum Corps World (Volume 37, Number 7).
A couple of months ago I submitted a piece to DCW commenting about my excitement as I prepared to march with the Cavalier Anniversary Corps, also called the Cavalier Alumni Corps (CAC for short). Mr. Vickers was kind enough to publish it.
Well, I did it. To refresh your memory, I’m 70 years old, retired from a career as an orthopaedic...
by Mike Ferlazzo, DCW staff
mferlazzo@yahoo.com
This article was originally published in the October 2008 issue of Drum Corps World (Volume 37, Number 7).
The hottest topic on Drum Corps International’s 2008 summer tour had little to do with the competition, or new uniforms, or even The Cadets’ further exploration of amplified narration. There were more important things for corps to discuss, like how to afford making it home.
A weakened economy, coupled with record high fuel and...
Time is running short if you want items from the Drum Corps World store delivered as Christmas gifts sent to a United States address.
Orders received by the following deadlines will be processed and sent in time to reach customers by Wednesday, December 24.
* 1972 DCI Championships DVD — December 10 deadline
* 1967 American Legion and CYO Nationals DVD — December 15 deadline
* 1971 VFW Nationals DVD — December 15 deadline
* 1950-1980 Stetson D. Richmond/Alf Wateska historic CDs — December 12...
