Drum Corps International Stopping in Avon Lake During National Tour

The Shoremen Brass Classic Drum Corps International (DCI) is returning to Avon Lake.

including Portland, OR, Santa Clara, CA; New London, CT; Nashville, Wayne, NJ and Sudbury, Ontario performed in the Avon Lake High School's Memorial Stadium.  

The pageantry returns, as the second-annual Shoremen Brass Classic Drum Corps International (DCI) competition is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, again in Avon Lake Memorial Stadium. DCI bills itself as "Marching Music's Major League™."

The Avon Lake Band Aids. – in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon – will present this year’s competition, featuring 12 DCI drum and bugle corps from across the United States, as well as from Quebec and Taiwan. 

“We are honored to bring this high-level, competitive show back to the community,” David Eddleman, Director of Avon Lake City Schools Instrumental Music Department and DCI Board Member, said.  “This is not your average high school or college marching band; this is as ‘professional’ as marching band gets.”

the event drew an audience of 2,500, filling about three-quarters of the home-side seats. 

During the competition, Avon Lake High School was awarded Open Class Show Sponsor of the Year by DCI.

“The popularity and success of last years’ show indicate that seating for this year’s event could very possibly sell out,” Eddleman said, who recommended advanced ticket purchases.

Pre-sale tickets are available at www.dci.org, or via the DCI link on the show website, www.shoremenbrassclassic.org at $8 (general admission) and $12 (premium seating), plus a service charge for shipping.

Avon Lake band students are selling pre-sale tickets at the same price with no service charge.  Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event for $10 and $15.  To find an Avon Lake band student for pre-sale tickets, e-mail shoremenbrassclassic@avonlakecityschools.org.

The Cleveland Clinic has signed on as a primary sponsor.

 “The Cleveland Clinic is committed to supporting important community events and believes the Shoremen Brass Classic 2013 will greatly benefit all,” Richard E. Jacobs Health Center Administrator Kosta Mathiellis said.

Members of DCI are high school and college-aged youths who have gone through extensive physical and musical training to become skilled performers, impressing crowds across the nation with their high-energy musicianship and marching. The Summer 2013 tour includes approximately 100 shows across the nation.

In addition to the Cleveland Clinic, other key sponsors of the Shoremen Brass Classic 2013 include Backpackers Shop, Dover Home Remodelers, Driscol Music, and Rettig Music. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Stacey Litzler at 440-930-2079.