Sense of unity at DCUK Corps Directors College
The inaugural DCUK Corps Directors College took place on Saturday the 3rd March 2007 in Walsall West Midlands. The College was well attended with representation by nine Drum and Bugle Corps along with a number of Judges, a delegation representing Drum Corps Europe and members of the WGUK and MPA-UK management teams.
The brief and purpose of the College was to update all those with an interest in the future of DCUK as to the future plans and actions taken to date by the DCUK management team in their efforts to redefine and further reshape Drum Corps United Kingdom into a cooperative of organisations (corps) who wish to benefit and take advantage of a competitive season where the Drums Corps style is the focus.
The College covered many topics and generated much positive discussion in areas such as updates on the DCUK activities since December 2006, and plans for DCUK 2007 (inlcuding a new class structure, a three show 2007 summer season, cost of membership, a new and revitalised judging and judges accreditation system and a new streamlined DCUK rulebook).
After hearing the plans for 2007, eight of the corps present declared their commitment to the 2007 DCUK summer season schedule and this, coupled with the commitment already received from another corps unable to be present, a real sense of unity and expectation filled the conference room. At this point a spontaneous round of applause broke out as if to signal a breakthrough and groundbreaking moment had been achieved and our immediate future had been secured.
Emma Weir, Senior Corps Co-ordinator for the reigning DCUK Champions, The Black Knights commented "We at Black Knights are now extremely excited for the 2007 season having heard the plans of the DCUK board at the meeting and look forward to 4 great shows at 4 great venues." With Dave Pope Corps Director of Southern Aurora adding: "An excellent meeting, with some new fresh ideas, and a determination in the room to create a successful circuit for 2007, we are looking forward to returning to competition even more now!"
Details on the discussed topics can be found at www.dcuk.org.uk.
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