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Wanna march? DCI corps auditioning for 2012 season
OCTOBER 27, 2011 — It's not too early to set your sights on summer 2012.
As the fall season for high school and college marching bands
nears the end, drum and bugle corps are already looking ahead to next
year. Units that compete on the Drum Corps International summer tour
will hold auditions for prospective members in November and December.
Approximately 50 competitive DCI corps are located throughout North America, representing more than 20 states and several Canadian provinces (see the corps links below). The geographic spread from coast to coast means there is almost certainly a corps based in your region. 
Plan Ahead
For a solid start to your drum corps experience, Marching.com offers three suggestions: Check It Out – If you're not sure whether marching in a DCI corps is for you, attend an audition camp to experience corps life first-hand. At the very least you'll learn some new techniques and meet a lot of people who share your passion for marching. Location, Location, Location – Corps typically rehearse at least once per month throughout the winter. Before committing to a corps far across the country, consider whether you can afford plane tickets to attend rehearsals. You may want to choose a corps that's within a reasonable driving distance. Consider carpooling with a friend so you can share expenses. Start Saving Now – Every corps relies on membership fees to operate the organization and cover the costs of equipment, instruction, buses and food. Develop a plan to save money so you can pay your dues promptly. If you fall behind on payments you could lose your spot in the corps. 
Eligibility
DCI's competitive rules allow performers to march until they reach age 22. To march during the 2012 season, you must have been born on or after June 1, 1990. (You can still compete if you turn 22 in the midst of the summer season.) If you're over the DCI age limit, consider marching in an all-age corps affiliated with Drum Corps Associates. 2012 Corps News Highlights DCI frequently publishes corps news and announcements on its website at DCI.org. Some highlights of news for the 2012 season: • Boston Crusaders (Boston Massachusetts) will tour the West Coast in early season. Rather than start at home and drive cross-country, the corps will begin the season by rehearsing on the West Coast and then heading east. Phantom Regiment (Rockford, Illinois) will also tour the west in early season. • The Academy (Phoenix, Arizona) plans to expand its tour schedule to include at least five more competitions than last season. • Vanguard Cadets (Santa Clara, California), Revolution (San Antonio, Texas) and Forte (Grand Prairie, Texas) will have new directors leading their respective organizations for 2012. Audition for a Corps Near You Below are website links for DCI World Class and Open Class corps, organized by region. Check the individual sites for audition details and to register. Also visit DCI.org/audition for more information and tips about the audition process.
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• The Academy, Phoenix, AZ • Blue Devils, Concord, CA • Blue Devils B, Concord, CA • Blue Knights, Denver, CO • Cascades, Woodinville, WA • City Sound, Long Beach, CA • Gold, Hawthorne, CA • Impulse, Buena Park, CA • Incognito, Orange, CA • Mandarins, Sacramento, CA • Mystikal, Long Beach, CA • Oregon Crusaders, Portland, OR • Pacific Crest, Diamond Bar, CA • Santa Clara Vanguard, Santa Clara, CA • Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets, Santa Clara, CA • Spokane Thunder, Spokane, WA • Troopers, Casper, WY • Velvet Knights, Pasadena, CA CENTRAL • Bluecoats, Canton, OH • Blue Stars, LaCrosse, WI • Cavaliers, Rosemont, IL • Colts, Dubuque, IA • Colt Cadets, Dubuque, IA • Glassmen, Toledo, OH • Legends, Kalamazoo, MI • Madison Scouts, Madison, WI • Phantom Regiment, Rockford, IL • Racine Scouts, Racine, WI • Pioneer, Milwaukee, WI SOUTH • Carolina Crown, Fort Mill, SC • Crossmen, San Antonio, TX • Forte, Grand Prairie, TX • Genesis, Edinburg, TX • Music City, Nashville, TN • Platinum, Raleigh, NC • Revolution, San Antonio, TX • Spirit of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA • Teal Sound, Jacksonville, FL EAST • Boston Crusaders, Boston, MA • The Cadets, Allentown, PA • Citations, Burlington, MA • Jersey Surf, Berlin, NJ • Raiders, Wayne, NJ • 7th Regiment, New London, CT • Spartans, Nashua, NH • Spirit of Newark/New Jersey, Newark, NJ CANADA • Blue Saints, Sudbury, Ontario • Les Stentors, Sherbrooke, Quebec Photos by Marching.com. Copyright 2011 Marching.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published or redistributed without permission. Recent Headlines: AMP turns up the volume on arts education | DCI corps auditioning for 2012 season | Connect with Marching.com on Facebook |
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