The Magic

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The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps is based out of Orlando, Florida. The corps is a member of Drum Corps International and they compete within DCI Division I. The organization also sponsors a smaller performing ensemble known as Micro Magic and a competitive Indoor Guard.

Contents 1 History 1.1 References 2 Mission 3 Traditions 4 External Links

[edit] History

The Magic was founded as Magic of Orlando in 1989. Their first public performance was in Walt Disney World's Easter Parade and their first Drum Corps International performance was in 1990. The corps first broke the DCI top 12, making finals, in 1994.

In the early 00s Magic experienced a series of financial problems. The organization was not able to field a corps in 2000 and 2001. However, they started the performing/exhibition ensemble known as micro magic. In 2002, Magic of Orlando returned in DCI Division II, of which they became the champions with a record score of 99.05, and placed that same year 11th in Division I. The corps placed similarly in 2003.

More reorganization took placee prior to the 2004 season, and the corps placed 17th in DCI Division I competition that year in Denver. The management changed the organization's name to The Magic in 2005.

After the 2006 competitive season, the corps administration announced that the Magic would not tour in 2007. [1]

[edit] References

• History for Magic of Orlando. Retrieved Aug 25, 2004 from corpsreps.com.
• The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps wikipedia.org

The Magic was founded as Magic of Orlando in 1989 by Terry Valentine, Robert W Smith, and other key financial investors. The corps was touted as being on a track for great things, as many members chose to leave other corps in order to perform in Magic's first season. Their first public performance was in Walt Disney World's Easter Parade and their first Drum Corps International performance was in 1990. The corps first broke the DCI top 12, making finals, in 1994. In Magic's early years, it's instructional staff and students inculded many of the names which are considered to be at the top of the outdoor and indoor performing arts genres.

Early in it's history, Magic experienced a series of financial problems, however the corps was always able to stay active through generous contributions of corporate sponsors, and others who were vested in the corps. In 2000, the Magic Board of Directors made a sound decision during a spring camp to not take the corps on the road, as the amount of operating capitol was in question. The season of 2000 saw many returning members after the 1999 season, which on many levels was the worst Magic had seen. It was the dedication and sense of family that brought many members back to Magic, when they could have performed with any number of drum corps. When the board passed the corps would not tour, each and every member who chose to continue the season with another corps was offered a spot in virtually every top 6 drum corps. It was a deal brokered by those at Magic who wanted to see that each student was able to perform, as well as other corps' directors willingness to ask that whatever dues were paid at Magic would be transferred over with no addidional fees required. Nearly as soon as the corps went inactive, the mission was set forth to activate "Micro-Magic", the World Champion Mixed Ensemble Magic had maintained through the years for various events. The group began as performing at small recruiting events and shows in Orlando to growing to incoude electronics, a visual ensemble, and other cutting edge vehicles. In 2001, the corps also was not prepared to field a competitive corps, but a huge step was about to take place. In 2002, Magic of Orlando returned in DCI Division II with a powerhouse staff, leading to an undefeated season in Division II competition with a record finals score of 99.05, and placed that same year 11th in Division I. The corps placed similarly in 2003.

More reorganization took placee prior to the 2004 season, and the corps placed 17th in DCI Division I competition that year in Denver. The management changed the organization's name to The Magic in 2005.

After the 2006 competitive season, the corps administration announced that the Magic would not tour in 2007. [1]

[edit] References History for Magic of Orlando. Retrieved Aug 25, 2004 from corpsreps.com. The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps wikipedia.org

[edit] Mission

The Magic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational arts program dedicated to providing the youth of today with the means to develop life skills, character building, and foster teamwork, while cultivating the talents of tomorrow’s leaders. This is accomplished through professional instruction, education, esprit-de-corps, and the pursuit of excellence from some of the world’s finest youth.

[edit] Traditions

• As the Corps takes the field a member of the hornline will yell "B.A.M.F"
• The Hornline plays "ABC, 123" by the Jackson 5 and "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago once stadium light are in sight, this has been tradition since the early '90s.
• The Corps song "Do You Believe in Magic" is sung by the corps after each performance.
• After every show, the drum major will ask, "Good Show? raise 'em" and if a member had a good show, better than the last, they will raise they're Shako.
• The Web, a large Spider Web made of silk, is seen once in a while at finals, usually far off in the stands. Was used in one of the corps early shows (1990?).
• Every year during the corps final performance, each member will wear a pin over his/her heart. The member will keep this pin forever and most put them on the corps jacket.
• L.A.D.: a meaning known only to the members, but is painted on every practice field. Also the members touch a sign that says LAD and the year before leaving the bus for a performance.
• FSWATPH and Fear the Web

[edit] External Links

The Magic: Official website

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As the Corps takes the field a member of the hornline will yell "B.A.M.F" The Hornline plays "ABC, 123" by the Jackson 5 and "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago once stadium light are in sight, this has been tradition since the early '90s. The Corps was had many "corps songs". In 1996, the "12 Seconds to the Moon" production was an Air Force Hymn by Robert W Smith, which was sung by the corps. In 1998-2000, the corps song was "Remember the Magic", and in following years "Do You Believe in Magic" After every show, the drum major will ask, "Good Show? raise 'em" and if a member had a good show, better than the last, they will raise they're Shako. The Web, a large Spider Web made of silk, is seen once in a while at finals, usually far off in the stands. Was used in one of the corps early shows (1990?). During the summer of 1999, the field marking crew would paint a web on the center "x". Every year during the corps final performance, each member will wear a pin over his/her heart. The member will keep this pin forever and most put them on the corps jacket. L.A.D.: started after 2001, a meaning known only to the members, but is painted on every practice field. Also the members touch a sign that says LAD and the year before leaving the bus for a performance. FSWATPH and Fear the Web Lupi Greyhound Farm (Lupi Crew): A small clique of veterans who had marched together for several years who chose a few rookies each year to induct into the club. The Lupi crew began sometime around the 1992 season, and was a part of Magic until 1999, when it was renamed "The Web".