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By ARIEL E. FULLIDO

Entries are now accepted for the participation in the Alturas Drum and Bugle Corps Showdown 2009, scheduled at the CPG Sports Complex on November 22, this year.

Dubbed as the "greatest show in town", the Alturas Drum and Bugle Corps Showdown is now on its 22nd year of pitting the best drum and bugle corps not only in the province of Bohol, but also of other provinces as well. In recent years, contingents from General Santos City, Zamboanga del Norte, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, Biliran Province, and Southern Leyte had already participated in the Showdown.

The main highlight of the 24th Anniversary Celebration of Alturas Supermarket, the Showdown aims to promote goodwill and encourage the development of the youth worthwhile endeavors as well as hone their potentials in music-related fields.

More than a million pesos of cash prizes and allowances are given away in this year's competition. Aside from the major prizes in each of the three categories, special awards are also given to the corps adjudged as Best in Production Design, Best in Instrumentation, Best in Choreography, Best in Rhythm and Dynamics, Best in Uniform, Best in Discipline, Best in Parade Impact, Best Corps Major, Best Corps Majorette, Darling of the Crowd, Best in Entertainment, Most Colorful Corps, Best in Boholano Ambience, Best in Synchronization, and Best in Jingle.         

Trophies are also awarded for the Liveliest Corps, Most Elegant, Best in Projection, Most Promising Neophyte, Neophyte of the Year, Most Impressive Neophyte, and Most Inspiring Corps.

The Alturas Drum & Bugle Corps Showdown is presented in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd). With its educational thrust to inculcate discipline among young students, aside from giving them the venue for their cultural and musical talents, DepEd renews its co-sponsorship of the Showdown. Dr. Elpidio M. Jala had already signed a memorandum that encourages all public schools to participate in the annual competition.

Entry forms are now available at the Public Relations & Marketing (PRM) Department of the Alturas Group of Companies. For further particulars, visit the PRM Department Office, located at the 2nd Floor of Island City Mall, or call telephone numbers (038) 501-6270; (038) 411-2952, or 09177551358.

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