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DCI Tour Premiere in Theaters June 24
Drum Corps International kicks off the 2013 summer season with the annual "Tour Premiere" on the big screen June 24. The event will be captured LIVE just two days earlier in Akron, Ohio. The one-night cinema event will showcase six top ensembles including Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, The Cadets, The Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment and Spirit of Atlanta. Details at DCI.org/cinema. MARCHING BAND PHOTOS
• 2013 WGI Championships Photos - World Class Percussion
• 2013 WGI Championships Photos - World Class Guards • 2013 Rose Parade Marching Band Photos • 2013 Rose Parade Float Photos • 2012/2013 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Bandfest Photos • 2012 America's Children's Holiday Parade Photos • 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marching Band Photos • 2012 Bands of America Semi-Finals Photos • 2012 Drum Corps Netherlands Finals Photos • 2012 Bloemencorso Zundert Flower Parade Photos • 2012 DCI Championships Photos - World Class Corps • 2012 DCI Championships Photos - Open Class Corps NEWS BRIEFS
National Association of Music Parents (AMP) gains momentum
The National Association of Music Parents (AMP) is pleased to announce the addition of Paige's Music as a new sponsor, as well as the establishment of a new strategic partnership with Drum Corps International. Full story >> Marching.com joins the national SupportMusic coalition to strengthen music education in schools 
Marching.com has joined the SupportMusic Coalition, a public service led by U.S.-based NAMM and MENC, that seeks to strengthen community commitment and support for quality music education in schools. Full story >>
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FEATURED EVENTS JUNE 8: Evergreen H.S. (WA) wins Sweepstakes award at Portland Rose Festival
Grand Floral Parade.
 JUNE 14: Patriots Marching Band (MN) named Grand Champion of Pioneerland Band Festival.
 JUNE 30: Band from Norway heading to Vikingland Band Festival, Minnesota's summer marching championship.
Grand Floral Parade Band Photos and Grand Floral Parade Float Photos WGI World Class Guard Photos, WGI World Class Percussion Photos
• JUNE 29: Osseo Marching Band Festival
• JULY 4: Nat'l Independence Day Parade • JULY 4: Philadelphia Ind. Day Parade • JULY 5: Calgary Stampede Parade SPOTLIGHT
DCI Tour Premiere in theatres June 24
Drum corps fans will get an early-season look at the 2013 programs of top drum & bugle corps at the third-annual DCI Tour Premiere in theatres on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 PM local time. Full story >> 
Book shares techniques for marching band success
Getting ready for band camp or a new school year? The timeless book The Dynamic Marching Band by Wayne Markworth shares techniques used in one of America's most successful band programs. Full story >> 
Eureka!
In the latest column From The 13th Chair Trombone Player, DJ Corchin suggests that innovation OFF the field is essential for the future of music education. Full story >> 
Marching bands experience honor, whirlwind from Inaugural Parade invitations
For band directors, the thrill of receiving an invitation to the Inaugural Parade is accompanied by the reality that they need to prepare for a trip to a major national event in a short time. Full story >> 
Pride of the Dutchmen band preps wooden shoes for Rose Parade march
Even if they aren't playing a tune, you will hear them coming. The Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band from Orange City, Iowa will march the 5.5-mile Rose Parade route wearing traditional wooden shoes. Full story >> 
Photo Essay: A day in the life of a Macy's Parade marching band
Go behind the scenes and experience an up-to-the-minute account of what bands experience at one of America's great parades. Full story >> The Secrets of a Successful Audition Whether your goal is a college scholarship, a spot in a drum corps, or a better chair in your high school band, audition secrets from Blue Devils brass arranger Wayne Downey can help you control nerves before, during and after an audition. Full story >> |
