DCE Countdown 2012 (2)

Publish Date: 16 Sep 2012 - 3241 views

The DCE European Championships of 2012 will once again have a phenomenal line-up. No less than 22 top corps from six different countries will compete with each other. How are the competitors doing and what do they have in store for the audience? We will introduce them to you in 7 episodes.

Corps: Tallaght Youth Band
Country: Ireland
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: 'Lost'

Their 2012 programme, entitled 'Lost', explores the feelings of fear, loneliness, and acceptance associated with being lost as well as an escape to familiar ground. It will feature music by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, Dave Hodges of 'Evanescence' Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears: and original music by Eoin O'Keeffe.

DCE Championships 2011 result:
Did not participate

Best DCE Championships result:
The Tallaght Youth Band is making its debut at the DCE European Championships this year.

National competition results for this year:
1st place IMBA, 7th July, 52.95
1st place IMBA, 5th August, 57.65
1st place IMBA, 26th August, 59.00
1st place IMBA, 8th September, 63.40

Corps: Starriders
Country: Germany
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: "IDentity"

The show is based on the soundtrack of the Oscar-winning film 'Black Swan'. The corps has consciously chosen to introduce a new music style on the field. The Starriders see lots of new opportunities and hope that the show will be just as impressive as the film.

DCE Championships 2011 result:
7th place, 74.95

Best DCE Championships result:
5th place 2003

Results for this year:
4th place DCN 23rd June, 62.10
4th place DCN 8th September, 70.35
1st place German Open 15th September, 72.40

Corps: Staffordshire Knights
Country: United Kingdom
Class: Premier Class
Show programme: 'RefleXXions'

DCE Championships 2011 result:
12th place, 60.65

Best DCE Championships result:
10th place 2010

National competition results for this year:
5th place DCUK 17th June, 49.75
5th place DCUK 1st July, 51.30
7th place DCUK, 15th July, 56.60
6th place DCUK, 9th September, 56.95

Want to see the Tallaght Youth Band, Starriders and Staffordshire Knights at the DCE European Championships in Kerkrade? Order your tickets here!