DCI On ESPN2 -- September 6th, 2005

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(From DCI.now)

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL (DCI), the world leader in producing and sanctioning touring marching music competitions, today announced that its dynamic and award-winning WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS television program will be broadcast on ESPN2 this fall.

This is the first prime-time broadcast of the program on commercial television, and it will be available to more than 88 million households.

The two-hour program is tentatively scheduled to air on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2005, from 9 pm to 11 pm ET. Dates and times are subject to change. Additionally, the program will be rebroadcast later in the year as two one-hour specials (READ: Rob will be doing a cutdown). Airdates and times will be announced when available.

"DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL wanted to bring its exceptional television program to as many people as possible, in prime-time, so that we can have a large audience watching the program simultaneously, regardless of where they live," said DAN ACHESON, executive director of DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL. "ESPN2 is available in over 88 million households and more than 80 percent of all U.S. households, and can certainly help us to achieve that goal."

The broadcast, a mainstay on public television stations for the past 30 years, will feature highlights from the 2005 CHAMPIONSHIPS in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The highlights will be drawn from the competitive performances of the elite corps competing for the coveted DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP trophy.

Included in the telecast will be "behind-the-scenes" features providing captivating insights, profiles and perspectives of this highly competitive and unique display of world-class athleticism and extraordinary musical talent.

[This is the GREATEST news I have received all day! Finally, a vast arena to showcase DCI's athleticism, sport and musical abilities. I'm hoping I get a chance to cut some of this stuff. I'm thinking NO ONE else at ESPN knows or understands DCI better than I and Miriam! Hopefully, we'll get the chance to do some work on the show/event. My Cadets will be ready for primetime on ESPN2.]

DCI On ESPN2 -- September 6th, 2005