The Cavaliers • Blue Stars • Troopers • Colts • Pioneer • Genesis
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The Cavaliers • Blue Stars • Troopers • Colts • Pioneer • Genesis
The Cavaliers • Blue Stars • Troopers • Colts • Pioneer • Genesis • Legends • Music City DRUM LINE BATTLE is an event from Drum Corps International which showcases marching percussion ensembles of any instrumentation and any skill level year-round. This exciting event spotlights unique talent and creativity in a high energy, face-to-face competition. DRUMS on the OHIO will be accepting four (4) teams on a first come, first serve basis. Please respond to us as quickly as possible! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 20, 2016 Drum Corps International requires any drum line group performing to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Once your application and deposit is received, Team DCI will contact you to work through any preliminary questions and then will approve your organization to continue on to the registration process. DCI will be able to offer you a Participation Agreement for specific events in which you have been approved to participate, issue your final performer release forms and a final invoice for fees and packages. You will follow up with DCI with Participation Agreement, releases for all participants and any invoice balance so that DCI can lock you into event schedules of approved events. Once you perform at DRUMS on the OHIO, you will receive a reimbursement of that $100.00 deposit, courtesy of DRUMS on the OHIO and H&H Music. As part of your participation in the DRUM LINE BATTLE, your group will receive FREE GENERAL ADMISSION to the show along with a FREE T-SHIRT. Also, there will be the following prizes in addition to the $100.00 reimbursement: 1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $200 3th Place: $100 4rd Place: $100 After the competition, you will receive the $100.00 deposit back plus the prize money, not to mention bragging rights! If you would like to participate, please fill out the Team Application, and return the form along with your $100.00 deposit to the following address: DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL Attn: Eric Hjellming 110 W. Washington St., Suite C Indianapolis, IN 46204 Also please send an email to [email protected] letting us know that you are sending your information so we can reserve your spot at our show. Once your application has been approved, your group will be eligible to perform not only at DRUMS on the OHIO, but any other DRUM LINE BATTLE competition, including the competition held at DCI World Championships in August. The $100.00 deposit (Membership Fee) is new this year and will provide each participating group with a number of benefits: • Live performance opportunities in front of ready-made audiences of passionate, knowledgeable and supportive fans of the marching arts. • Invitations to perform in virtual performance opportunities with other ensembles from around the world. • Your members qualify to register for the 2016 DCI Performer's Showcase presented by System Blue during DCI World Championships Week in Indianapolis. • Promotion through Drum Corps International's enormous worldwide marketing and promotions outreach with recognition and promotion on the Drum Line Battle website and social media outlets. • Permission to use authorized Drum Line Battle logos and approved marketing guidelines to promote your participation in the Drum Line Battle universe (provided on request). We look forward to your involvement! If you have any questions, feel free to call or email me at [email protected]. Mike Schaefer | 812-589-1403 Drum Line Battle Chair DRUMS on the OHIO | PO BOX 6911 | Evansville, Indiana | 47719 Co rp s er tit na iv tio e na Op Co lC rp en o s m Cl pe as Op sE tit iv xh en e ib Cl Co iti as rp o sC n s C om or ps pe tit iv e Co rp s Co m pe tio n ib i In t Ag e Al l Al l Ag e dS un So Ex h Te am Te am po rt® Ba ttl e™ e Lin Dr um Participation Categories Benefits to Your Organization Access to Drum Corps International tour schedule DCI/DCA Scores & Judge commentary DrumLine Battle/SoundSport evaluation Housing/Rehearsal at tour events Referrals to Travel Specialists & Hotel Booking Assistance Appearance Fee earned for competitive rank at DCI mixed events Wristband entry for performers DCI Event Ticket included with entry fee Tour & Championship credentials for staff and members Special Event Credential for designated Staff Option to participate in World Championships Awards (earned trophy, medals, patches) Request to participate in DCI local event Request to participate in DCI regional event Request to participate in DLB/SS event Invitation to attend Annual Meeting Worldwide Exposure/Promotion on DCI.org Worldwide Exposure/Promotion on DCI social media Professional Event Management Experience Live performance exposure for your ensemble Ensemble Resource Guide Mentoring & Consultation Sessions Referrals to Travel Specialists & Hotel Booking Assistance Opportunity to host an event (based on scheduling parameters) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X in er gC tit na iv tio or e ps na Op Co l r en Co ps m Cl pe as Op sE tit iv xh en e ib Cl Co iti as rp o sC n s C om or ps pe tit iv e Co rp s To ur In t Co m pe tio n ib i Ag e Al l Al l Ag e dS un So Ex h Te am Te am po rt® Ba ttl e™ e Lin Dr um Participation Categories Requirements for Participation Complete Evaluation Process (one time if con't part.) Complete Corps Documentation Checklist (anually) Pay tour fee (annually) Pay championships entry fee (if attending) Pay championships housing fee (if attending) Attend annual meeting Submit Participation Agreement Submit COInsurance by June 1st - DCI listed as AA Submit all Music Licensing by June 1st Purchase of group tickets for team at select DCI events Adhere to DCI Competitive rules (ie, age, instrumentation) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Add'l Obligations: Int'l Corps/DLB/SS Teams Attending Regional and/or World Championships Submit Championship/Regional application by January 15th Submit event requests by March 1st Submit equipment needs requests by March 1st Submit air/ground plan March 1st Submit hotel/food plan by March 1st Submit participant & add'l travelers numbers by March 1st Submit Participation Agreement by June 1st Submit Participant Releases and all fees by June 1st X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X