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2012 DCI Summer Tour announced! PDF Print E-mail

dci40yrs.jpgThe 2012 Drum Corps International Tour will take place over 56 days from June through August. 45 corps are expected to put their caravans on America's highways this summer, traveling to 44 states to compete in a total of 101 events. The entire tour will culminate Aug. 9 to 11 during the DCI World Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.  The Academy will be competing in 25 events across the country, competing in every major event weekend of the summer.  Click on read more to see where you can see The Academy competing all summer long!

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Thank you for voting!!!! PDF Print E-mail

thankyou.jpgThe two week marathon search for votes and support for The Academy and charities across the country has come to an end.  A monumental effort by our staff, volunteers, members, parents, fans, partner organizations, and others allowed us to remain among the top charities receiving support for this grant opportunity.  While it looks as if re received over 8,000 votes over the last 14 days, Chase will be tallying the votes and announcing the grant awards in the next couple days.  Thank you, to all who voted, or played a part in securing votes for The Academy.  Your efforts will help to sustain this organization for many years to come.

-The Academy Family

 
2012 Program Announcement PDF Print E-mail

The Academy presents their 2012 program,
Left of Spring - Stravinsky revisited.



 
Brass audition materials now available for download! PDF Print E-mail
brass manual page 1_page_1.jpgThe Brass audition materials are now available to all who have registered for the 2012 auditions.  Musical excerpts, instructions for preparation, expectations for auditions, and a sample evaluation form are compiled in the documents.   All individuals who are interested in The Academy brass program should fill out the registration form to receive access to this information, whether you intend to attend auditions in December or not.  The information will help prepare you to improve as a performer, as well as set the course for your future involvement with The Academy programs!

To register online and gain access to the materials today, click here.

 
So Cal Pre-Audition Percussion Session PDF Print E-mail

drums.jpgAre you a Southern California resident and interested in The Academy percussion section?  Well, The Academy is coming to your neighborhood.   This fall, The Academy is hosting two informal pre-audition percussion sessions where prospective members can work with the staff and be evaluated prior to the auditions.  These short workshops are designed for those individuals who live outside of Arizona and want to get a feel for the organization and instructional methods of the corps before making the investment to attend the audition camp in December.

The format of the workshop will include short instructional sessions as well as individual opportunities to be evaluated by the staff.  Interested students should fill out the online application form and designate which satellite experience they will be attending at that time.  There is no additional cost beyond the $40 audition registration fee to attend those sessions.  Currently there are two opportunities to "test drive" The Academy....

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