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Drum Corps World Historical Record and Memorabilia Auction to return in October

October 1,2004 — Drum Corps World and the Internet-based Web site, Drum Corps Vinyl (www.drumcorpsvinyl.com), have teamed up to bring you the second phase of the Drum Corps World Historic Record and Memorabilia Auction.

In the past, fans of the drum corps activity submitted bids on these items through the office of Drum Corps World, however, this phase of the auction will now be conducted through...

October 01, 2004

New York Skyliners Alumni announce 2005 music

The New York Skyliners Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps has announced its repertoire for the 2005 season. Opening the show will be the fanfare of Manhattan, followed by their 1975 off the line of How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You, When You Know I’ve Been A Liar All My Life, hereafter referred to as Liar.

Then it’s into the haunting melody of Hymn to Victory from “Victory At Sea,” also from their 1975 show, followed by their popular arrangements of Alabama Jubilee and Hava Nigilah. The closer will be the 1972 exit of...

September 27, 2004

Bracken Cadets will celebrate 80th anniversary

During the weekend of October 15-17, the Bracken Cadets Alumni, along with their families and friends, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the creation of this Bristol, PA-based junior drum and bugle corps.

Plans were formulated over the past year and a half to include a performance of alumni, a reunion dinner-dance and creating a permanent memorabilia exhibit.

Five rehearsals have been scheduled to prepare for marching in the parade and for the         performance which will be open to the public. The are set for October 2,...

September 21, 2004

What have you done to strengthen the drum corps activity today?

by Chris Green

Well, the answer for two new corps in Texas is simple. They are building a drum corps circuit one corps at a time.

The senior/all-age activity has traditionally been the strongest in the Northeastern portion of the United States, with several successful corps in the Midwest (mostly within a few hours of Chicago and Minneapolis). Over the past decade, Heat Wave of Orlando, FL, has been making the 20
hour trip to the Northeast to compete in DCA competitions.

Over the last five years, CorpsVets of Atlanta and...

September 02, 2004

Bridgemen Alumni announce DeLucia and Kerchner are on board

In anticipation of the October 2 open house that will formally launch the Bridgemen Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, Executive Director George Lavelle proudly announced the staff for the 2005 season.

Lavelle is thrilled that two of the most prominent individuals to ever work with the Bridgemen, Dennis DeLucia and Larry Kerchner, will return to provide and oversee the musical arrangements.

“Dennis and Larry’s talent and expertise always managed to make any corps excel, and the Bridgemen Alumni Corps fully expects to recreate...

August 27, 2004

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Drum Corps World is published as an on-line electronic magazine by Sights & Sounds, Inc., Madison, WI. It is supported by advertising from manufacturers, service providers, corps, circuits and show sponsors. The publication began in October 1971 at the same time Drum Corps International was formed and has been produced continuously as a tabloid newspaper until April 2011 and on the Internet since May 2011. It is released monthly, as well as six additional e-mail blasts, one in late June, three during July and two in August.

The worldwide staff of writers and photographers provide show reviews during the season and interviews, feature articles, news and human interest stories during the off-season. The photographs that appear in the magazine are provided by 27 staff members who are scattered around the world. The publication covers World and Open Class Drum Corps International corps, Open and Class A Drum Corps Associates corps, alumni, mini-, parade and standstill units, as well as the growing activity in Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Philippines and South Africa.