New DCA corps on the horizon: The Austin Stars
The Austin Stars are a new all age or senior drum & bugle corps based in Austin - Texas. Membership is open to adults age 18 and up who have previous experience in marching band, color guard, drumline or drum & bugle corps.
The corps will meet for rehearsals one weekend per month during the winter and at least two weekends per month in the spring and summer. Performances are on weekends only and include field shows and competitions, as well as a few parades and local performances, and usually occur between May and September each year.
The corps intends to compete in the 2007 Drum Corps Associates (DCA) World Championships over Labor Day Weekend. The Austin Stars are currently looking for organisational volunteers, performers, instructional staff and support staff. All corps members will pay dues and all staff members will be volunteers.
The Austin Stars wil use three valve 'G' bugles. (soprano, mellophone, baritone, euphonium and contra bass). The corps will help members locate used or new horns.
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