http://www.dci.org/media/fieldpass en-us © 2010 Drum Corps International Drum Corps International Field Pass Drum Corps International Drum Corps International (DCI) is the world leader in producing events for the world's most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Field Pass presented by Zildjian is Drum Corps International's official podcast featuring award-winning host Dan Potter. With fresh episodes available daily throughout the summer on iTunes and DCI.org, Field Pass gives you an inside look at Marching Music’s Major League; from the parking lot, to the stadium tunnel to the 50-yard line! Drum Corps International (DCI) is the world leader in producing events for the world's most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. Field Pass is Drum Corps International's official podcast featuring award-winning host Dan Potter. With fresh episodes available daily throughout the summer on iTunes and DCI.org, Field Pass gives you an inside look at Marching Music’s Major League; from the parking lot, to the stadium tunnel to the 50-yard line! Drum Corps International fieldpass@dci.org Drum Corps International The recently held Drum Corps International Annual Business Meetings and Conference Weekend dealt with a full agenda of major issues, including the biggest change in DCI's adjudication system in some 30 years. Still, as we hear from Dan Potter in this edition of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the meetings were relaxed and productive, with the participants united. http://www.dci.org/audio/2012/field_pass/20120201_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EDT 24:19 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International For fans of the reigning DCI World Champions, the Cadets, this Christmas will last the next eight months! Getting into the holiday spirit, Dan Potter talks with Cadets Director George Hopkins about the corps' 2012 production '12.25.' Plus, longtime drum corps color guard designer Adam Sage reveals why he's decided to lend his talents this year to the Madison Scouts, and we hop in our drum corps time machine to learn about the origins of the eight-man snare line from DCI Hall of Fame member Joe Marrella. Listen to all of this and more in the final Field Pass of the year presented by Zildjian! http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20111220_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 9:00:00 EDT 27:14 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International What goes on in a World Class corps design meeting? How do show designers pick a concept, music and visual themes? DCI's Field Pass takes you inside to find out as Dan Potter crashes Bluecoats' November staff meeting to speak with director David Glasgow and designers Michael Gray, Dean Westman and Daniel Wiles. Plus, TV producer Tom Blair talks candidly about the 2011 World Championship Blu-rays and DVDs and some tough choices that had to be made. And, DCI Executive Director Dan Acheson lays out the 2012 Drum Corps International Tour schedule in a brand new Field Pass podcast presented by Zildjian! http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20111130_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EDT 25:38 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International In some ways, the weeks after the Drum Corps International World Championships have taken on the feel of the NFL's draft season, and this year it seems that is especially true. Dozens of top corps designers and instructors have shifted their allegiances to work with new corps and, in some cases, old friends. Dan Potter looks at who's going where and why, and searches for the reasons behind the seemingly high number of staff changes in the September edition of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian.Interviewed in this episode J.D. Shaw Santa Clara Vanguard, Don Hill Phantom Regiment, Andre Feagin The Academy, Lee Beddis Madison Scouts, Glen Crosby Blue Knights, Dean Westman Bluecoats and Michael Gaines The Cavaliers. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110921_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 9:30:00 EDT 23:34 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Cadets win their 10th title, and there's much for everyone in the Drum Corps International family to be proud of after the 2011 World Championships. Dan Potter puts a bow on the gift the corps gave us this summer in the final Field Pass of the season presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110824_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:00:00 EDT 15:52 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Yokohama Scouts are faring best in the International Division at todays Prelims competition, jumping up three spots since their last performance on Tuesday in Michigan City, Ind. DCIs Dan Potter discovers that Yokohamas U.S. Tour has been much more than just a pleasant distraction for the corps. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110811_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EDT 6:24 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Emotions ran high at yesterday's Open Class World Championship Finals in Michigan City, Ind. Dan Potter captures some of the cheers and tears in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110810_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT 7:54 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International After rain forced the cancellation of the Open Class World Championship Prelims on Monday, all 18 OC corps took the field Tuesday in an expanded Finals competition. In todays Field pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter focuses on one corps whose 2011 season just got underway in Michigan City. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110809_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT 10:11 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International A wild back-and-forth weekend sets the stage for a dramatic World Championships week! Dan Potter has results and reaction plus a preview of Thursday's Drum Corps at the Movies Big, Loud and Live 8 in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110808_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 8 Aug 2011 23:00:00 EDT 13:57 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Its the 2011 season's penultimate weekend and the action is heating up. Dan Potter gets us ready for the start of Finals Week, throws down a new Time Capsule challenge and interviews an Indianapolis TV personality who totally gets drum corps in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110805_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EDT 20:32 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Academy is celebrating the corps' 10th anniversary this summer. And, as Dan Potter tells us in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the corps is pressing hard to finally push its way into the World Class Top 12. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110804_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 4 Aug 2011 22:00:00 EDT 6:17 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The drum corps activity is truly a family affair for the Pounceys. Cadets age-out drum major Ben Pouncey has been training his brother Brad this summer to take his place on the podium in 2012. Dan Potter learns more about this dynamic duo in todays Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110803_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 3 Aug 2011 18:00:00 EDT 4:21 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Sometimes, those of us lucky enough to be around drum corps a lot take what we have for granted. What if you only got to see live drum corps once every five years? Or, what if it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience? For some Dutch drum corps members touring the U.S, that's exactly where they find themselves this week. And, as we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the members of Jubal are trying to soak in as much of the DCI experience as they can. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110802_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EDT 7:54 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International A huge weekend of competition on the Drum Corps International Tour leaves the Blue Devils at the top of the World Class going into the last two weeks of the season. Dan Potter recaps the action in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110801_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT 8:50 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International He pushed through rules changes and made innovations that brought the bugle into the 20th century. Now, Racine Kilties instructor and arranger Ken Norman is going into the DCI Hall of Fame. Dan Potter introduces us to Ken and gives us a new Time Capsule challenge in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110729_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EDT 12:54 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Cascades' equipment truck was rear-ended by another semi in Texas a few days ago. Much of the corps' pit equipment as well as the trailer are a complete loss. As we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, the wreck is a dark spot on an otherwise bright summer for the rejuvenated Cascades. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110728_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 8:00:00 EDT 8:34 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International If you've ever felt as though you were caught in hell and couldn't get out, you should relate to this year's Santa Clara Vanguard production. Dan Potter takes us up 'The Devil's Staircase' with Vanguard's visual caption head and one of the horn line's marathon runners in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110727_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:30:00 EDT 9:28 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International 'Renewal.' That's the name of Crossmen's 2011 production. But, it's also the process the corps has been going through since moving to San Antonio. Dan Potter explores both aspects of this Texas corps' renewal in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110726_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT 11:14 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The San Antonio Shootout leaves the Cavaliers on top, but not by much. A new venue and increased participation make for an exciting 2011 World Class Individual & Ensemble Competition. A nine-year drum corps vet contemplates aging-out. And a brand new Time Capsule challenge! Dan Potter has it all in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110725_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 1:00:00 EDT 10:41 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International While Phantom Regiment's 2011 production of 'Juliet' isn't a literal re-telling of the most famous love story of all-time, it does hold as much Shakespearean drama as the original. Dan Potter explores the concepts behind the show in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110721_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT 8:9 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The drill formations for the Cadets' 2011 production, 'Between Angels and Demons,' is a mathematical puzzle with two differently costumed sets of performers constantly meshing and separating. Good thing the show's visual designer is a mathematician. Dan Potter gets inside the head of drill designer Jeff Sacktig in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110720_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT 8:8 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The first DCI Tour of Champions event was Sunday night in Rockford, Ill. Dan Potter was there and tells us if it was a success in the eyes of some of the people who put it together, in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110719_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT 6:18 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International What moved an east coast high school band director to write a rhythm-and-blues chart about drum corps? What big shows are on-tap for this weekend? And, who won last week's Time Capsule contest? Dan Potter answers these questions, throws down a new Time Capsule challenge and plays some classics from the DCI archives in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110715_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT 15:14 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Organizing and running a local Drum Corps International show might seem like a relatively simple task. Get a show date and a lineup of corps from DCI, find housing and volunteers, promote the event and stick to the schedule on show night. Simple, right? Well, in reality, as we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, making a show run smoothly is a much more complex than you might imagine. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110714_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT 7:19 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Many of DCI's Open Class corps are beginning their tours this week as they head toward the culmination of their season in Michigan City and Indianapolis for the World Championships. In today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter gets an update on the OC's season so far with Open Class Coordinator Dave Eddleman. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110713_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:00:00 EDT 8:56 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario tells us about the work of the judge liaisons and mentions a new judging system that will be trialed at the Tour of Champions series events kicking off on July 17 in Rockford, Ill. And which shows have already given Cesario goose bumps this season? Find out in part two of Dan Potter's midseason interview in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110712_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT 7:49 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Dan Potter reviews the weekend's tight competition and talks to DCI Artistic Director Micahel Cesario about what he thinks of the shows so far this summer. It's all in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian! http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110711_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:15:00 EDT 11:1 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Find out how Forte is doing in the corps' second season in Texas; plus a blues song about drum corps, a new fan wonders about electronics, and this week's Time Capsule challenge! Dan Potter has all that and more in Friday's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110708_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 8 Jul 2011 17:00:00 EDT 20:43 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International While American drum corps like the Racine Scouts, Cadets, Boston Crusaders and many others are deservedly proud of their longevity, a European drum corps is celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer! Jubal Drum and Bugle Corps is marking the centennial with a return to the DCI Tour this month. Dan Potter talks with Jubal Tour Director Hans Kloppert in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110707_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 7 Jul 2011 11:00:00 EDT 7:37 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International As we learned Friday, Gold, the Open Class corps from Hawthorne, Calif., is being promoted all this week on CNN in the Los Angeles area through a program called Celebrities with a Cause and Hollywood actor David Mattey. As Dan Potter tells us in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, that's not the only excitement for Gold these days. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110706_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 6 Jul 2011 15:00:00 EDT 3:43 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International A Hollywood star takes Gold under his wing and promotes them on CNN, some patriotic tunes to put you in a festive mood, plus the return of the Time Capsule contest in today's Friday Fun-n-Games edition of DCI's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110701_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 1 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT 12:44 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Drum corps history will come alive in the Boston area tomorrow night as a three-letter initialism returns to the summer tour CYO. To fans on the east coast, those three letters used to be as closely associated with drum corps as the letters DCI are today. Now, the CYO Nationals are back! Well, sort of. In today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter tells us about Friday night's CYO Nationals Tribute. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110630_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 1:00:00 EDT 7:51 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Madison Scouts this year are fielding one of the most emotional, powerful shows in recent memory. New York Morning evokes images from 10 years ago, September 11, 2001. In today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter learns from Executive Director Chris Komnick about the unique challenges the Scouts face in producing a show based on such a gut-wrenching event. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110629_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EDT 7:39 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Being on the road for two months can bring corps members in contact with new and exciting people and places. But, as Dan Potter reports in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, both the Troopers and Teal Sound have learned that the road can sometimes be a dangerous place. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110628_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EDT 5:0 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The Cavaliers, Cadets and Madison Scouts all notched wins over the weekend. Dan Potter recaps the action and finds out what the drum majors of tomorrow think of the drum majors of Marching Music's Major League in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110627_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 8:30:00 EDT 10:31 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Field Pass host Dan Potter sat in the stands at Ball State University Friday afternoon with Carolina Crown Visual Designer Leon May to learn more about the corps' 2011 production, 'Rach Star.' The corps is competing this evening in Muncie, Ind., and for the last three days has also been working with high school students taking part in Music For All's annual Summer Symposium camp. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110624_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EDT 8:51 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International One of Drum Corps International's most venerable names is being heard again for the first time since 1990 on stadium PA systems across the country this summer. For 2011 and beyond, Spirit of Atlanta has returned to its original name and identity. Dan Potter and correspondent Mike Ferlazzo have more in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110623_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT 7:54 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Drum Corps International's Drum Corps at the Movies 2011Tour Premiere, was a hit with audiences across the country this week. Dan Potter has some reviews plus a look at a massive effort to digitize DCI's entire historical archive in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110622_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:30:00 EDT 4:33 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International What would you call a drum corps that has gone from fewer than 50 members two years ago to a full 150 this year? As we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, in Nashville, they're calling it the Music City Miracle. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110621_fieldpass.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:30:00 EDT 7:46 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International It was a busy weekend in Texas as the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour got underway with two huge events in the Ft. Worth and Austin areas. In todays Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter recaps all of the action in interviews with Cadets Director George Hopkins and the Blue Devils Dave Gibbs, and also fills us in on some last minute details about the '2011 Tour Premiere' which comes to more than 400 movie theaters nationwide today at 630 p.m. local time. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110620_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 7:00:00 EDT 7:51 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International It's Cowboys, culture and drum corps as the 2011 Drum Corps International Tour steps-off tomorrow night in Fort Worth, Texas. Dan Potter and DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario get us ready with a preview of this summer's productions from last years Top 3 Bluecoats, the Cavaliers and Blue Devils in DCI's Field Pass presented by Zildjian! http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110617_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:00:00 EDT 14:43 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Last year's top eight corps will premiere their 2011 productions this weekend in a historic first for drum corps Two nights of head-to-head match-ups at the start of the season where anything is possible. Even the order of performance will get flipped on its head. And all of it will be captured as it unfolds by hi-def cameras broadcasting to more than 400 movie theaters across the country the very next night.As we hear in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, it's not only the corps who might be feeling a little anxious about the opening weekend. The pressure is on the broadcast team too. Director Tom Blair and co-host Steve Rondinaro tell Dan Potter what theyve got in store for Mondays 2011 Tour Premiere cinema broadcast, and more about how you can attend this first-ever event. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110615_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EDT 13:33 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International This is it! The 2011 Drum Corps International competitive season steps-off at the end of this week! To prepare, the Field Pass presented by Zildjian, is previewing this year's productions of last year's top 12 with DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario. We've made it to the top six, with Phantom Regiment, the Cadets and Carolina Crown in today's episode. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110613_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EDT 11:6 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International With the Drum Corps International Tour stepping off in just over a week, the Field Pass presented by Zildjian, is previewing the 2011 productions of last year's top 12 in the World Class. Today, Dan Potter and DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario cover Boston Crusaders, Blue Stars and Santa Clara Vanguard. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110610_fieldpass.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 8:00:00 EDT 8:6 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International The 2011 Drum Corps International Tour begins in just 10 days. It's time to get ready with Dan Potter and DCI Artistic Director Michael Cesario as the two begin their annual preview of this summer's action from last summer's Top 12. This time it's Glassmen, Blue Knights and the Madison Scouts, in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110608_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 8 Jun 2011 1:00:00 EDT 17:32 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International A Troopers bus was involved in an accident Monday, June 6 after the vehicle experienced a blow-out approximately 30 miles northeast of Omaha, Neb. Thankfully, the nearly 40 corps members who were on-board came out of the experience only with minor bumps and bruises. Field Pass correspondent Mike Ferlazzo was able to check in with the Troop just a day after the incident at the corps' rehearsal site in Greenfield, Iowa. There he found members in good spirits and that life on the road had pretty much already returned to its normal state. In this phone interview, Ferlazzo caught up with Troopers Director Fred Morris as he was on his way to the ensemble with a new motor coach to replace the one damaged in the accident. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110608SE_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT 7:52 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International Induction into the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame is an honor that mostly goes to designers, arrangers and corps directors. Mostly. But not always. This year, a teacher who has been 'cleaning feet' for more than 30 years, will enter the Hall to take his place with the icons of drum corps. In this week's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, Dan Potter introduces us to a technician's technician, the Blue Devils' Todd Ryan. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110603_fieldpass.mp3 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 9:00:00 EDT 14:47 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International It's move-in time! But, wait. Are you really ready for spring training and the summer tour? Before you finish packing, listen to this installment of DCI's Field Pass presented by Zildjian. Dan Potter learns about the Drum Corps Medical Project from Dr. Brenda Brak. Then, we help marching members prepare their bodies starting with their feet as former Cavaliers member, now podiatrist, Dr. Tom Freeman reveals what shoes are best for drum corps, a brilliant tip to keep your tootsies dry during rehearsal, and what kind of footwear you should never, ever wear to march! http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110519_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 19 May 2011 13:30:00 EDT 11:23 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International One of this year's inductees into the DCI Hall of Fame is relatively young, just 42. But, as Dan Potter points out in today's Field Pass presented by Zildjian, it's hard to overstate just how influential visual designer Michael Gaines has already been on drum corps and the marching arts. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110513_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 12 May 2011 17:00:00 EDT 17:3 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International As has become Field Pass tradition, we start the new season with a look back at some of the individuals who have helped shape the modern-day drum corps we'll see on the field this summer. First up in a series of interviews with the recently announced DCI Hall of Fame Class of 2011, Phantom Regiment's Dr. Dan Richardson. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110504_fieldpass.mp3 Thu, 5 May 2011 8:00:00 EDT 16:20 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league Drum Corps International It's not uncommon for instructors to change corps during the off-season, but when the percussion boss of the world's 1 drum line decides to move on, drum corps fans take notice. Paul Rennick hasn't spoken publicly about why he's left Phantom Regiment and what changes he might make at his new home with Santa Clara Vanguard, until now. Why did he leave Phantom? Will SCV's snares be tilted? What about the future of Vanguard's vaunted cymbal line? Rennick spoke exclusively with DCI's Dan Potter to set the record straight in a special edition of the Field Pass presented by Zildjian. http://www.dci.org/audio/2011/field_pass/20110209_fieldpass.mp3 Wed, 2 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EDT 15:27 dci, field pass, dan potter, drum corps international, zildjian, sony, marching band, marching music, major league