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Drum Corps International

Drum Corps International. Marching Music’s Major League. Introduction. 90 hours practicing per week Very healthy activity “Marching Music’s Major League” Championship Week. Main Point Preview. 1- Camp 2- Tour 3- Championship Week. Band Camp. Auditions at colleges around the country

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Drum Corps International

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  1. Drum Corps International Marching Music’s Major League

  2. Introduction • 90 hours practicing per week • Very healthy activity • “Marching Music’s Major League” • Championship Week

  3. Main Point Preview • 1- Camp • 2- Tour • 3- Championship Week

  4. Band Camp • Auditions at colleges around the country • Athletes gather from around the world • Academy (AZ), Troopers (WY) • “Move-ins” near headquarters May/June

  5. Touring • Travel at night after performances. • Sleep on bus, or gym floor. • Housing/facilities secured before tour. • Practice as long as schedule permits. • Then travel for next performance destination.

  6. Championship Week • Held in Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium • Held week of August 7-13 in 2011 • All 23 corps compete in Quarter-finals • Top 17 go to Semi-finals • Top 12 go to the Finals • Winner based on highest score in Finals

  7. Championship Week II • Scored out of 100 pts. • Scored based on 10 aspects. • GEM, GEV, MP, VP, among others. • I&E means individual and ensemble. • Competition for individuals to show off.

  8. Conclusion • DCI and Marching Band is really exciting! • DCI has been called the extreme sport of marching band.

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