Source: StarTribune.com Starting in 2009, the activity's governing organization, Drum Corps International (DCI), will allow not only electronic instruments such as keyboards to augment the marching performances, but it also will let more performers be amplified by microphones. Brass soloists and ensembles may be miked beginning next year, in addition to the vocalists (narrators and singers) and sideline percussionists who can already be amplified. The changes have led to heated debates in online forums such as Drum ...

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Source: DCI.org It was the closest of victories at the 2008 Drum Corps International World Championship Finals in Bloomington, Ind. By only 0.025 points, Phantom Regiment passed the Blue Devils to take the gold medal and their second Championship title. Phantom Regiment (98.125) moved forward one placement from Quarterfinals to Semifinals, and from Semifinals to Finals in their quest for the Championship trophy. The Blue Devils (2nd, 98.100) took the silver medal as they walked the ...

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PASIC Recap Episode III. The grand finale episode of our 3 part PASIC recap is a whopping 95 minutes!! It's a super-sized feast of feedback, so come on in and join in. We talk about Stanton Moore, Steve Gadd, Phantom Regiment, and more!!