Minnesota sweeps 2011 DCA Championships
Rochester - New York became stomping ground of the land of 10,000 Lakes this past weekend as two Minnesota corps, Minnesota Brass and the Govenaires, became Open and A Class Champions at the all-age Drum Corps Associates World Championships.
Taking first place by just three tenths of a point at the Prelims, Minnesota Brass made history at Rochester Rhinos stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, snapping an unprecedented six-year winning streak of the Reading Buccaneers.
The corps from St. Paul, Minnesota widened that lead the next day at the Finals competition on Sunday, 4th September, ultimately tackling the East Coast juggernaut, 98.35 to 97.45. Scores and recaps can be found at www.dcacorps.org.
"This achievement is the result of years of program development, evolution and strong support from staff, volunteers, alumni and friends. The entire Minnesota Brass family maintains a commitment to excellence and is proud of this achievement", the corps posted on its website following the win.
2011 not only marks the first World Championship in the history of Minnesota Brass, but also the first time a Midwestern corps has taken home Drum Corps Associates' top honor since its founding in 1965. (Text: dci.org)
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