On October 17, the second birthday of SDCA, we had our first annual Information and scheduling meeting. Sixteen people were there representing eight corps; the Minni Brass, Sine Wave Brass, Pioneer, Northernaires, Royal Airs, Warriors and the 42 corps. Additionally we had heard from a few that were unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. They were the Blue Notes, the Blue Saints, Imperial Knights, the Classic Cavaliers, the Lakeshoremen and the KnightFire

            We talked about our first year where we had 10 potential shows planned and due to the limited number of available corps were only able to produce three; Menominee MI, Fond du lac WI and Mchenry IL.    However, for our first year we are very satisfied.

            As far as when the corps continue to grow in membership we said we will add full field show performances. If these shows are designed to be confined to the 35 to 35 yard lines these shows can be performed either indoor or out door. We want to make it clear that this is not meant to take the place of DCI or DCA or to interfere with any corps involvement with them. We feel that SDCA can be a stepping stone to these organizations if the desire is there.

            Our First year the corps that participated were; The Blue Saints, the Classic Cavaliers, the Lakeshoremen, the Northernaires, the Minni Brass and the Royal Airs. As well as the Southshore Drill team and the Strikers drum line. Thus far since the organization of SDCA we have influenced the Americanos to reorganize into an alumni corps; the KnightFire drum line to become a drum and bugle corps, the Imperial Knights from Canada to form a senior corps and the Sine Wave Brass to start a mini corps. All of these new corps will be performing in SDCA shows in 2010. Additionally, we continue to receive emails from Canada, the East and Texas for SDCA to form regions in their areas. Please note that SDCA is not soliciting membership except in the Midwest but we will go where ever this type of organization is wanted. 

            We have completed our program scheduling for the 2010 season which consist of eleven shows that will span from April to September. Now we will be actively pursuing the details for each show.  The shows we selected will take up only one weekend a month to allow for rehearsal time and family time.

            Keep an eye on our progress and come out to see the performances.

We have reviewed our best opportunity to have a 2010 show scheduling meeting. It looks like it will be Saturday, October 17 2009. We had our organizational meetings in Milwaukee WI  at the Airport Super 8. They were accommodating and very flexible, had a big parking lot and they are across from the airport; so we will probably be having this meeting there.  We will be sending out invitations soon by email and a follow up by snail mail. We had interest from a few managers from the East as well as Canada so we are hoping to have them present too. Their input will be valuable, however, all corps managers are invited. If you are a manager of a corps and would like to attend please click on “contact us” and let me know.

Welcome to our new blog. In this format we will attempt to keep you updated on the WHO, WHAT and WHERE;  I.E. the inner workings of SDCA . Our idea is for you to watch the growth of this new drum and bugle corps circuit.

Your comments are always welcome. After all, we feel we have put this organization together with you the drum corps fan and performer in mind.

Special thanks to Bob Doran our web master who keeps educating me about this site. 

So keep coming back. this is going to prove to be a busy few months as we put together our annual business meeting to set up our 2010 season.

By the way, keep an eye out for the possible SDCA arena show coming November 14 2009 in Sudbury Canada.