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	Alliance Announcements Website Updates Hot Links Weather Announcements Beach Party! (5/22/09) Since the corps was not able to have an official banquet this year, it has been decided that a beach party will be held instead. The beach party will take place at Englewood Beach on May 28th at 2pm. This is directly after graduation practice for the graduating seniors. Get ready for the new Recruits! (4/17/09) The first Ice Breaker meeting for new members interested in joining the Alliance is coming right up! Make sure to show up on April 28th and give a warm welcome to all that are interested and start those new found friendships off early! NPHS Alliance will March in the North Port 50th Anniversary Parade (2/22/09) Look for the Alliance on February 28th, as they step off on the Sumter Blvd. parade route in North Port's largest and grandest parade in history! Don't miss this exciting day! Come on out and support the community! NPHS Alliance 2007-2008 Season DVD is now available for purchase! If you want to relieve the excitement and thrill of the Alliance 2007-2008 season "Quidam" visit this link for more information! Click Here! (DVD only available to past and present Alliance members). The Alliance takes the Rank of 9th in the State! (11/22/08) And so, after a season unlike any before, the Alliance attains a rank of 9th in all of the 2A state. And though the season had to end at Prelims, it was still the Alliance's most successful season to date. They accomplished their main goal of the season by breaking 80, and even attained a few unexpected bonus ones! The Alliance is now in the process of planning their new show for the 2009 marching season. Profitable Fundraiser Opportunity - Paver Bricks The corps has just been given an excellent opportunity to raise money for itself by selling engraved paver bricks that will be embedded at the intersection of Salford and US41. Bricks are $50 and can have 3 lines of 15 letters each on them. 100% of the sales go to the corps. Jump on this great opportunity to help out the corps, and become part of North Ports 50th anniversary history. Download the form Here! Block Score! (11/09/08) With a score of 85.8, the Alliance has now "Blocked" for their undoubtable participation in the upcoming State Finals on November 22nd. Blocking will give them the opportunity to perform later in the day before a larger crowd. But Blocking aside, the NPHS Alliance put on a fantastic show. And despite the fact that they competed on division higher than normal, they still were able to land first place. In fact the Alliance was only ousted by 5A Durant HS with a score of 91. Still with a 85.8, the corps has once again set a new record high score for themselves. And among much joy and jubilation, the Alliance bought back the event's runner up trophy. Look for the Alliance at Braden River HS on November 22nd as they participate in 2A Prelims, and then Tropicana Field as they move on to States. Additional News (11/04/08) It has been announced that the Alliance will be competing in class 3A, instead of their usual 2A, at their upcoming participation at Mariner. This decision has been made at the request of those running the event. It was asked that a group volunteer to compete in 3A, because the original number of 2A bands would have forced a judges' break in between their performances. Generally, this is bad to do, as it breaks the judges' flow of pace which can affect judgment. With North Port moving into the 3A class, this break will not have to happen in between 2A groups. However, though this means that North Port will be competing with larger groups, it does not mean that they will be at a definite disadvantage. In fact, the Alliance volunteered for this move to gain an advantage. This advantage is in the form of competing later in the day to a much larger audience. And with a larger audience, comes more energy for the Alliance to thrive off of. Story of the Week (11/02/08) To say that Alliance’s participation in the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion invitational was a major step in their history would not be satisfactory enough to express the day's outcome. Finally obtaining their long time goal of breaking a score of 80, the Alliance left the field with a score of 82.10. Not only that, but for the first time ever, the Alliance had earned the title of event Grand Champion! It was truly an exciting night, and the Alliance’s members could not seem to contain their excitement as the scores were announced and the trophies carried over. However, there is still much to improve, and the Alliance intends to strive on for a higher score at their next event. Once again, the Alliance has achieved a Superior rating at their FBA evaluation on Oct 25th! Great job corps! The Alliance bested their own top score with a 76.80 on Oct 18th at the Lely High School Marching Competition! Here is the information about the yearbook picture taking schedule. Click Here! The Alliance gave their first exhibition performance on October 4th. Their score was a 71.45. All Drill and Sheet Music is now available for download! Click Here! Reference MP3's for parts of the show now available! Click Here! Drill for Candelabra Rumba now ready for download! Click Here! Corps DVD Information! The Alliance has announced what they are playing for their 08/09 season! You can look forward to hearing their pieces - Candelabra Rumba, Oblivion, and Fiesta! Come out and support the Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps as they strive onward towards victory. Music on the Move is right around the corner! If you can volunteer time for this season's event, make sure you get in contact with Deb Murray the event coordinator! This season, that Alliance will be under the direction of Mr. Mark Cole. Welcome to the Alliance Mr. Cole! Additional staff include Mr. Mike McCue - a past member of the Alliance who just recently won DCI world championships with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps! Do you know the words to our Alma Mater? I will always be in North Port, where the mighty Bobcats roam. Alma Mater there is standing; she will always be my home. Through the victories and losses, bravely standing from the start. And wherever I may wander, she is ever in my heart. Website Announcements Apr. 17th 2009 - New Dates added to Calendar. Also, I realize the gallery is broken. I will fix it when I have some time. Feb. 22nd 2009 - New Dates added to Calendar. Nov. 11th 2008 - New Pictures added to the Gallery! - Senior Night Pictures! Click Here! - FBA Pictures! Click Here! - Mustang Music in Motion Pictures! Click Here! - Mariner Pictures! Click Here! - More Practice Pictures! Click Here! Nov. 6th 2008 - New pictures added to the gallery! Some Trojan Tournament of Bands pictures and more practice pictures. Click Here and Here! Nov. 4th 2008 - New Field Cam "Baritone Edition" has been added to the gallery. Click Here! Oct. 28th 2008 - FBA 2008 video now online. Click Here! Oct. 15th 2008 - New Field Cam "Bass Drum Edition" has been added to gallery. Click Here! Oct. 14th 2008 - New football pictures added to gallery. Click Here! Oct. 6th 2008 - Music on the Move video added to gallery. Click Here! Oct. 5th 2008 - Music on the Move audio recording added to gallery. Click Here! Sept. 19th 2008 - Field Cam "Contra Edition" has been added to the gallery. Click Here! Sept. 18th 2008 - New Football Pictures added to gallery. Click Here! Sept. 12th 2008 - New Practice Pictures added to gallery. Click Here! Sept. 5th 2008 - All Drill and Sheet Music is now avaliable for download! Click Here! Sept. 2nd 2008 - Reference MP3's for parts of the show now avaliable. Click Here! Sept. 1st 2008 - Gallery theme now reflects corps site. Aug. 30th 2008 - New Website Design Ohhhhh snaaaappp! New design, what do you all think? Drill for Candelabra Rumba now ready for download! Click Here! Okay yeah, I know, the DVD is way behind schedule at the moment. I've been having some problems with school lately, and it doesn't look I will be going back this semester unfortunately. So maybe now I can catch up on it. Got pictures? Check this out! Last Updated April 17, 2009 6:54 PM Smoking Hot Links Show Reference MP3's download. Click Here Drilll downloads. Click Here Sheet Music Downloads. Click Here Corps DVD Information! (I sware I am working on it) Weather Forecast \| Weather Maps \| Weather Radar

Mini Calendar

Percussion Practice Every Monday
Starting June 1st

July 4th Parade Practice
July 3rd 6pm - 8pm Bandroom

July 4th Parade
Details Pending

Freshmen Camp with Leaders
Aug. 5th - 7th

DCI Theater Trip Aug. 6th

Full Corps Camp Aug. 10th - 14th
8:00am - 5:00pm

Sectionals as Needed
Aug. 17th - 21st

Color Guard Only
Aug. 17th - 19th

Regular Tues/Thurs Practice
Starting Aug. 25th 2:45pm - 5:30pm

Reherse-a-thon Sept. 12th
9:00am - 9:00pm

Consult Calendar Page for More

History in a Nutshell

The North Port High School Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps is a DCI inspired high school drum corps. Students at the school are given the unique opportunity to sign up for the Alliance Corps as a class elective and participate in a season of marching, playing, and touring like any DCI or DCA corps would do.

The Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps was the brainchild of the school's principal, Dr. George Kenney, and a seasoned band director, Mr. Owen Bradley. Together, along with the support of the surrounding community, the school - which was still under construction - was able to purchase brand new Dynasty Bb horns and Pearl drums. And by the time of the school's grand opening in 2001, the corps was able to usher it in with their first public hearing.

Since then, the Alliance has been growing strong and rapid with much interest. Members of the corps are taught the history of drum corps so they know their roots. DCI and DCA recordings are common class study material. Alliance members are treated the same way in which any DCI or DCA corps would be treated and are expected to act with the pride, honor, and self discipline any DCI or DCA corps would be expected to have. They know that there is no substitute for hard work and discipline.

The NPHS Alliance Drum and Bugle Corps is to this day, growing and working hard to achieve its goals. Though they may be a high school drum corps, they have DCI spirit.

Drum Corps Tip

Ah yes, its that time of year again - practice time!

Think you are ready? Think again. You need more than just your instrument to have a safe and enjoyable practice season. Remember, you are in Florida, and you have to face the Florida elements. Some things to have on hand:

Sunblock
Hat
Mosquito Repellent
Water
Lip Balm
Sunglasses
Shoes - no sandles or flipflops

Remeber, mosquitos, heat, and other weather are the enemy. Knowing how to prepare yourself ahead of time will prevent missery in the future, and allow you to get the most out of each pratice session.

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