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Answer 14
Drums
Corps International (DCI) is a non-profit youth organization
dedicated to a uniquely American activity, the drum and
bugle corps. Officially formed in 1972, DCI has developed
into a powerful youth activity which has involved thousands
of students between the ages of 14 and 22 in the pure joy of
learning to march and play with extraordinary precision.
Millions of people each year are entertained by the DCI
Corps who travel and compete in shows throughout
North America. The DCI World Championships are telecast
"live" each year on PBS.
Drums
and bugle corps emerged in World War I when veterans formed
groups to perform in parades to celebrate patriotism. The
instruments played in these units were traditional no-valve
brass and rudimentary drums. These groups expanded over the
years to become legitimate musical units with a more
competitive goal. During the 1960's and 1970's, the corps
evolved from their military roots into groups which were
more suburban. The music ranged from classical to pop, and
the instruments used spanned the full range of bell-front,
rotor and multi-valve brass horns and percussion
instruments.
DCI
celebrated it's Silver Anniversary in 1997, and continues to
showcase the world's best drum and bugle corps. The World
Championship that I attended was one of the most exciting
musical experiences I have ever had. Don't miss a chance to
experience a DCI show if one comes to your area. It
represents extraordinary musical and physical dedication in
a marching presentation that is truly a thrill.
The 2001 Champs were the Cavaliers, who are sponsored
by the Village of Rosemont, Illinois. |
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