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November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving and Drum Corps Auditions
Two things come to mind this time of year: turkey and drum corps auditions. Traditionally, the weekend after Thanksgiving marks the first camps of the upcoming drum corps season. Now I know since many corps have started doing multiple locations for tryouts (read: Texas), and some have started early this month. But for me, it's hard to break tradition. I remember when I was under 21, today meant eating a bunch of food, hitting the practice pad, and then feeling like throwing up realizing that your corp try out was the very next day.
I'm not trying to scare anyone off, in fact the opposite. I would urge everyone to at least attend a camp sometime between the ages of 15 and 21 - even if it is just to get the experience of seeing what it is all about. You never know until you try. Whatever the camp fees, it is worth the experience - just go have fun and be yourself. Meet some new people and learn a new rudiment (or two or three or four...).
You might be saying, "sounds good, but that's just a day away - I'm too late". No, no you're not. Just grab your sticks, get in the car and go. Show up to the camp site with the camp fee and fill out the form. That's all there is to it. To make it easier, go check out the list of corps and their tryout locations, pick one and go:
If you are not sure where the corps reside, just check out the map:
No excuses. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
- The Drumline Blog Team
Posted by Ryan on 12:26 AM
November 21, 2007
LD Bell Wins 2007 BOA Grand Nationals
Congratulations to the LD Bell High School Marching Band who won the 2007 BOA Grand Nationals competition last Saturday night in Indianapolis. This is their first BOA Grand National Championship and the last year the contest was held in the RCA Dome. Starting next year, the BOA Grand Nationals will be held in the new Lucas Oil Stadium.
Results
1 96.10 L.D. Bell H.S., TX
2 95.50 Avon H.S., IN
3 94.55 Carmel H.S., IN
4 92.10 The Woodlands H.S., TX
5 91.90 Marian Catholic H.S., IL
6 91.85 Broken Arrow H.S., OK
7 91.60 Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI
8 90.20 Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX
9 89.75 Richland H.S., TX
10 89.70 Lawrence Central H.S., IN
11 89.40 Center Grove H.S., IN
12 88.70 Harrison H.S., GA
Caption Results
Outstanding Music: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
Outstanding Visual: Avon H.S., IN
Outstanding General Effect: L.D. Bell H.S., TX
Posted by Ryan on 11:59 AM
November 17, 2007
BOA Grand Nationals Final Schedule
Congrats to the Top 12 2007 GN Finalists Bands! Here is the performance order for tonight...
All times are EST:
7:45 - Exhibition: Adair County H.S., KY
8:00 - Center Grove H.S., IN
8:15 - L.D. Bell H.S., TX
8:30 - Richland H.S., TX
8:45 - Marian Catholic H.S., IL
9:00 - Avon H.S., IN
9:15 - Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI
9:30 - Lawrence Central H.S., IN
9:45 - The Woodlands H.S., TX
10:00 - Broken Arrow H.S., OK
10:15 - Stephen F. Austin H.S., TX
10:30 - Harrison H.S., GA
10:45 - Carmel H.S., IN
Class A:
Outstanding Music Performance - Adair County H.S., KY
Outstanding Visual Performance - Adair County H.S., KY
Outstanding General Effect - Adair County H.S., KY
1st - Adair County H.S., KY
2nd - Fred J. Page H.S., TN
3rd - Bourbon County H.S., KY
Class AA:
Outstanding Music Performance - Marian Catholic H.S., IL
Outstanding Visual Performance - Marian Catholic H.S., IL
Outstanding General Effect - Marian Catholic H.S., IL
1st - Marian Catholic H.S., IL
2nd - Bellbrook H.S., OH
3rd - Reeths-Puffer H.S., MI
Class AAA:
Outstanding Music Performance - L.D. Bell H.S., TX
Outstanding Visual Performance - Avon H.S., IN
Outstanding General Effect - L.D. Bell H.S., TX
1st - L.D. Bell H.S., TX
2nd - Avon H.S., IN
3rd - Carmel H.S., IN
That's tough for L.D. Bell, winning Class AAA in Semis, but having to go on second in Finals. It is very hard to hold a number through Finals with this many big names. It looks like it is Carmel's to win if they can pull out an amazing show. I wouldn't be surprised if they did - at two Regionals this year they came from 2nd in Prelims to come from behind and win both Regionals. Of course you also have the dark horse, Broken Arrow, playing close to the end as well.
Posted by Ryan on 05:24 PM
November 16, 2007
DCI Announces No More ESPN Coverage
Starting in 2008, the DCI World Championships will not be seen on ESPN or PBS citing costs as the primary factor. "Although the broadcast is a very significant component in our ability to share our performances with the world, our non-profit organization simply can't cover the expense of producing and airing the program" said Dan Acheson, Executive Director and CEO of Drum Corps International. DCI plans to continue their movie broadcasts as well as web-based and DVD/CD sales.
DCI Places ESPN2 Broadcast of Championships on Hiatus
Posted by Ryan on 11:22 PM
November 15, 2007
BOA Grand Nationals 2007
The 2007 BOA Grand National Championships in Indianapolis starts today with over 80 bands competing for 12 spots in Finals. This year you can watch the Grand Nationals Webcast LIVE for various prices depending on what you want to see. This is made possible thanks to the coordination with DCI. You can also check out the schedule online and see when your favorite band is performing. Notables include last year's Grand National Champion, Broken Arrow, along with previous Finalist bands including: L.D. Bell, Carmel, Marian Catholic, and Lawrence Central.
BOA Grand Nationals Championships LIVE Webcast
BOA Grand Nationals performance schedule
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Posted by Ryan on 01:45 AM
