The adjudication panels for the 2009 Drum Corps International World Championships were announced Wednesday evening during a special welcome reception for some 50 judges who will preside over more than 100 corps performances over the next three days of championship competition. As the capstone series of events of the annual Drum Corps International Tour, the opportunity to judge at the World Championships carries with it a high level of respect and prestige for the chosen individuals.
In a 2008 interview, DCI judge administrator John Phillips said that selecting the judges for the World Championships is a carefully constructed process. “We start thinking about the Championship panels almost immediately after the previous year. In the fall, the corps have the opportunity to complete judge evaluation forms where they address the judges’ strengths and also areas for improvement. We process that feedback with the judge advisory committee, and I work through them to present a roster of those who will judge at the World Championships.”
World Class Quarterfinals – Thursday, Aug. 6
Brass Performance: Steve Calhoun
Percussion Performance: Steve Ulicny
Ensemble Music: Chuck King
General Effect Music 1: Jay Webb
General Effect Music 2: David McGrath
Visual Performance: Ed Warren
Ensemble Visual: Jim Sturgeon
General Effect Visual 1: Nola Jones
General Effect Visual 2: Phil Madden
Color Guard: John Howell
Chief Judge: John Phillips
Open Class Semifinals – Friday, Aug. 7
Brass Performance: Monte Mast
Percussion Performance: Dan Bryan
Ensemble Music: Andy Cook
General Effect Music 1: Mike Rubino
General Effect Music 2: Todd Fox
Visual Performance: Mark Hart
Ensemble Visual: Robbie Overvliet
General Effect Visual 1: Donnie Newman
General Effect Visual 2: Juno Orefice
Color Guard: Clarke Williams
Chief Judge: John Turner
World Class Semifinals – Friday, Aug. 7
Brass Performance: Albert Lo
Percussion Performance: Jeff Prosperie
Ensemble Music: Paul McGarr
General Effect Music 1: David Starnes
General Effect Music 2: John Bell
Visual Performance: Bob Thomas
Ensemble Visual: Debbie Torchia
General Effect Visual 1: Rich Kemp
General Effect Visual 2: Kyle Miller
Color Guard: Robert Solomon
Chief Judge: John Phillips
Open Class Finals – Saturday, Aug. 8
Brass Performance: Mike Rubino
Percussion Performance: Mike Davis
Ensemble Music: Don MacTaggart
General Effect Music 1: Lynda Eubanks
General Effect Music 2: Monte Mast
Visual Performance: Robbie Overvliet
Ensemble Visual: Sandra Bertelle
General Effect Visual 1: Clarke Williams
General Effect Visual 2: Sal Adamo
Color Guard: Dan Niebauer
Chief Judge: John Turner
World Class Finals – Saturday, Aug. 8
Brass Performance: Jeff Harper
Percussion Performance: JJ Pippitone
Ensemble Music: Dave Carbone
General Effect Music 1: Glen Fugett
General Effect Music 2: Todd Zimbleman
Visual Performance: William Chumley
Ensemble Visual: Frank Miller
General Effect Visual 1: Marie Czapinski
General Effect Visual 2: Curtis Costanza
Color Guard: Lee Carlson
Chief Judge: John Phillips
