Interested in becoming a DCE certified judge?
Are you interested in traveling around Europe, judging contests for an activity you love? Drum Corps Europe is looking for new people to join its established team of judges.
The European Music Games is getting bigger and better every year, which means more judges are required to keep up with the demand! The summer season for a DCE judge begins the third weekend in May, where Judges meet for an annual weekend of training at Judges’ College. The college gives an opportunity for the fraternity to discuss changes to the manual, as well as discussing the previous year’s season and setting caption paradigms for the year ahead.
Prospective new judges sit a ‘General Knowledge Exam’, which is based on topics taken from the DCE Competition Manual, the Judges’ Handbook and other educational papers. It is not only new faces that are put through their paces, as the established judges are also required to re-sit the exam once every three years. Lots of support is available in the lead up to taking the exam, so don’t let that put you off!
What does judging for DCE mean to our judges?
“Judging allows me to be involved with the success of every unit, performer and staff member, by collaborating with them through adjudicated performances.”
Mathieu Meulenaere , Visual Judge
“I enjoy being involved in an amazing activity that is growing and getting stronger every year. It’s an activity for young and old. I’m glad to be a part of it and share my knowledge when judging.”
Marco Harder, Music Caption Manager and Music Judge
“It is an absolute pleasure for me to give back to the activity that has given me so much, through my role as a judge. Seeing the performers up close of the field – their determination, the challenges they face and the passion they exude is inspiring.”
Helen Bassett, Visual Judge
To find out more, please email judges@drumcorpseurope.org or feel free to speak to one of the DCE judges for more information.
Mark Bassett
DCE Adjudication Manager
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