Tag: Students
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Disney Posts Audition Info for 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is a perennial fan favorite every summer. This band made up of college and university students from around the country represent the best of the best as they perform both jazz and marching band sets throughout the Resort. The band inspires students yearly to want to improve their craft and…
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Drummers Descend on Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
This week some very talented drummers descended on the 2016 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The band was joined by two guest clinicians throughout the week, Steve Houghton on Thursday and Gregg Field on Saturday. On each of these days, director Dr. Ron McCurdy stepped back and enjoyed the show as these talented musicians led…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Returns for 45th Season
Today marks the first day of performances for the 2015 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. Under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band will be appearing in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The band is comprised of 21 young musicians from colleges and universities from around…
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2014 Disneyland All-American College Band
The Disneyland All-American College Band was formed in 1971. Since then, thousands of student musicians have been given the opportunity to experience what the music industry is like as they perform daily five days a week at the Disneyland Resort throughout the summer. This adventure also includes daily rehearsals and clinics each morning followed by performances…
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Disney Dreamers and Doers Accepting Student Self-Nominations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 15, 2013 – The Disney Dreamers and Doers Program, now in its 30th year, is once again open for students throughout Central Florida who serve as role models at school, at home and in their community. Approximately 400 students were selected by principals in 2012 to represent their school as a Disney…
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Central Florida Students Help Open IBM THINK Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2013 – Just in time toc elebrate National Engineers Week, dozens of students from University High School in Orlando teamed with IBM to unveil IBM THINK, a new interactive experience in INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot. As part of the opening, the group was among the first to…
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2012 Disney Dreamer and Doer Application Period Opens Soon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 7, 2012 – Disney Dreamer and Doer applications will be available soon. The program recognizes students in Central Florida’s Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit. Since 1984, over 11,000 students…
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Disney-Style Salute Planned for Fifth-Year Anniversary as 100 Students are Selected for Disney’s Dreamers Academy
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreaming Big’ Mantra Comes Alive March 8-11, 2012 as 100 Students Get Fresh Perspective, Jump Start on Career Paths and Life LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (January 27, 2012) – Walt Disney World Resort today announced the list of 100 high school students from across the U.S. who have been…
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Annika Sorenstam Tees Up Students for Success at Future Leaders Forum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2011 – Fifty high-school students from The First Tee are getting their head in the game today at the fifth annualFuture Leaders Forum sponsored by The Toro Company and Walt Disney World Resort. The three-day event is designed to help students broaden leadership skills,…