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DCE Close Up (17): Erik Janssen

Publish Date: 12 Sep 2006 - 699 views

In the DCE Close Up series you will meet the DCE personnel. Who are these people behind the scenes who offer their leasure time to run drum corps events? In this episode we'll meet Erik Janssen. In the DCE Close Up series you will meet the DCE personnel. Who are these people behind the scenes who offer their leasure time to run drum corps events? In this episode we'll meet Erik Janssen.

Name: Erik Janssen
DCE position: 'allrounder'
Age: 32
Residence: Oost-Souburg
Job: "I have my own business: Javé Horren."


Drum corps past: "In 1983, I joined Blue Spirit, where I played trumpet and double-bass. I stayed until the final year, 1998. During this period, I also spent time in America. In 1992, I was in Limited Edition; unfortunately, this was their last year in DCI. In 1993, I was in Dutch Boy."

With DCE since: "It was set up."

Why? "I don't have the time anymore to belong to a corps, but in this way I can still stay involved. I enjoy it."

Do you enjoy being off the field? "It's great seeing it all, especially the developments within the corps. I particularly enjoy being involved in the Finals with the British, Germans and Dutch.

I don't really have a fixed job at Drum Corps Europe. I'll be filming for the DVD recordings at one moment, and another moment be checking the tickets or manning the helpdesk. I like the variety and it's a great group to work with."

Best drum corps moment: "The Finals in 1997 with Blue Spirit. That was the best year and everything went perfectly during the finals. We had a fantastic show and the audience was enthusiastic.

One memory with DCE which stands out in particular was the first outside finals in The Hague. I thought it was a good idea to move the competition outside, a lot better than inside. We also had a full house straightaway. After being away for such a long time, the whole drum corps atmosphere returned. It was a real kick!"

Do you want to be a DCE staff member yourself? Please contact us, and we'd be happy to welcome you in the DCE team!





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