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Year-in and year-out, Corps Encore attracts one of the best and most talented lineups on the DCI tour— and this year is no exception. Representing a total of 25 World Championships, the 2009 lineup promises to electrify both long-time drum corps fanatics and first-time viewers of the activity.
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Denver, Colorado Corps Encore's host is one of the most innovative and cerebral groups in the activity. Notable for their intricate body movement and symphonic programming, the Blue Knights have become a consistent DCI finalist for over the past 15 years. |
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Concord, California The most prolific drum corps in the history of DCI, the defending gold medalists return to Corps Encore for another warm Utah reception. With an emphasis on jazz music, the flashy Devils have captured thirteen DCI gold medals with no intent of stopping soon. |
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Santa Clara, California The only drum corps to qualify for every single DCI Finals, the Vanguard are every part as innovative as their name suggests. Renowned for their sophistication, class, and commitment, SCV has developed a large following as they have shaped the activity for decades. |
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Casper, Wyoming In the midst of an exciting resurgence, the Troopers are ready to reclaim their spot as one of Drum Corps' elite. With a storied tradition and a specialty in Western American music, you'll see why the "Long Blue Line" has earned the respect and support of an entire nation of drum corps fans. |
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Santa Clara, California The Vanguard Cadets have been a DCI Open Class finalist every year they have entered. In 2000 they were crowed the Division II Champions and in 2008 they won the DCI Open Class. The Vanguard Cadets are a training corps for the famed Santa Clara Vanguard. |
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Woodinville, Washington DCI's Pacific Northwest representative, the Cascades are back in competition and hungry to cement themselves as a DCI finalist yet again. A reputation for slick visuals and stylish music have been earned after years of successful campaigns in Division II & III. |
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Spokane, Washington The Spokane Thunder Drum & Bugle Corps was formed in 2004 in an effort spearheaded by Anton Delateur and the Spokane Drum Corps Association (SDCA). The Spokane Thunder became the first competitive junior drum corps in Spokane in almost 25 years. |
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