Percussion Archives

Making a Difference Through Education
Mike Lawson | December 6, 2017
Providing opportunities for the achievement of excellence in an innovative educational experience is what fuels Drum Corps International as “Marching Music’s Major League.”
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Piloting New PepBand Battle Concept to Complement Wildly Popular DrumLine Battle™ Activities
Mike Lawson | November 6, 2017
For musical performers and ensembles, there is no “off season.” Those who live to perform are ready wherever there is a stage and an audience.
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Directors: Help Your Students Set Their Sights on Excellence – And a Season of DCI!
Mike Lawson | October 5, 2017
Now is the time of year when thousands of young people audition to be part of Drum Corps International.
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2017 DCI World Championship Finals Cap Another Record-Breaking Year
Mike Lawson | September 8, 2017
Diamonds. Gold. Distinctions. Records. Just a few of the words that describe the 2017 Drum Corps International World Championship Finals.
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Celebrating the Season: APR for Drum Corps International
Mike Lawson | June 19, 2017
Drum Corps International will celebrate its 45th anniversary throughout the summer, as the world’s most elite marching music ensembles entertain thousands across the United States.
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Inside DCI: It’s Almost Showtime!
Mike Lawson | May 12, 2017
The 2017 season is approaching, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever - all while having a summer-long celebration!
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Creativity in High Gear
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2017
It all begins with a single idea - sometimes concrete, sometimes not so concrete. Ideas begin to take form when the show designers put their concepts to music, add visual elements, color, props, and innovations.
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Inside DCI March 4 – A New Celebration for Marching Music
Mike Lawson | March 20, 2017
March is the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. It’s famous for the beginning of spring, the Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day, spring breaks, and the NCAA’s March Madness. Now the March calendar has a new designation.
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Inside DCI Playing on the World’s Big Stages
Mike Lawson | February 13, 2017
Early in 2017, the world experienced marching music excellence from some of Drum Corps International’s (DCI) top corps, once again highlighting the international reach of DCI. Bluecoats, Blue Knights, Crossmen, and Santa Clara Vanguard, performing in some of the world’s most famous events, are putting their ensembles and DCI on the global stage and building awareness and appreciation for marching music in many forms.
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Practicing and Performing: A Seamless Concept
Mike Lawson | November 11, 2016
I live by a saying I have printed on my office wall – “I’m not lazy...I’m efficient.” When it comes to learning and performing music I believe that the more you work on only the things you need to, the better off you are in the long run and the higher level of success you’ll attain at any given performance.
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