“We are excited to release an OS X version of EnVision,” says William Lee, Director of Product Development for Box5 Software. “We have been receiving a lot of requests from drill writers across the globe and we are happy to deliver.” EnVision drill design software boosts creativity by enabling designers to fully visualize routines and better appreciate the aesthetics of every aspect of their designs. Empowered by EnVision’s intuitive user interface and realistic 3D rendering of performer movements, designers can choreograph and produce unforgettable shows that push the creative boundaries of visual performance arts. The increasing complexity of performances of marching bands, drum corps, winter guards and indoor drumlines has pushed designers to new levels of creativity. EnVision software gives designers a richer visual vocabulary with which to imagine, refine and share their most ambitious ideas.
If you're a visual performance designer, Envision software’s visualizations and animations can add vitality to every step of your design process.EnVision for Mac OS X has been tested and approved by experienced, active drill writers and instructors in the United States and Europe. One of the beta testers for EnVision OS X is Shane Gwaltney. Shane is the Percussion Caption Head for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Rockford, Illinois and Battery Arranger and Visual Designer for Music City Mystique from Nashville, Tennessee. Shane comments, “Finally! A marching program for the visual-minded person. The ability to see your show in a 3D setting is great. It eliminates trial and error and allows you to see the accurate space for performers and instruments. Thank you Box5 Software."
“We really like working with drill writers to ensure we are offering the right tools and features they actually need,” says Emile Mclean, Director of Marketing. “Since our release, we have been issuing monthly updates and bug fixes - we are committed to providing industry-leading technology. It all starts with our customers and we’re happy to say the majority of updates have come from feedback that we have received from professional drill writers and beta testers.” EnVision software is available for immediate purchase and download at www.box5software.com. A demo version
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. Tutorials on how to use EnVision are online. Visit Box5 Software YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/box5software.
After the success of earlier tours and with experience from the USA, Beatrix’ Drum & Bugle Corps is currently working hard on the organization if the association’s first official European Tour. Very soon after the unfortunate news on September 30th 2011, when it was announced that the corps’ planned USA Tour in 2012 would not take place, the members were informed about the intention to make a tour through Europe that same season. A committee was installed and the first correspondence with potential partners started. Meanwhile, the tour program is starting to take shape. The European Tour 2012 will commence on Friday, August 17th 2012 and will last until Sunday, August 26th 2012. The conceptual tour schedule has room for a DCE certified contest, commercial performances, clinics, rehearsals and free time for sightseeing in beautiful cities.
With great memories of the 2011 trip to the WGI World Champions still vibrant and freshly in the minds, Beatrix’ World Guard has kicked off the 2012 winter season. After being promoted from Independent Open to Independent World, and eventually having a dream come true by making WGI World Finals, Beatrix’ will try her very best to continue to stay worthy of her new classification. Sadly, it will not be possible to return to Dayton this coming season, however a number of shows in The Netherlands will be attended, as well as the WGI Euro Regional. A partially new, and very eager team, has started working on the new production. 
The deadline to register for IPE 2012 has been extended from November 15th 2011 to January 1st 2012. One of the reasons to extend the registration date is that the venue for the French Regional is still not confirmed. Another reason is that IPE wants to synchronise the closing date with WGUK because of the English indoor percussion units. Indoor Percussion units will be able to register for four events till January 1st 2012. (Registration is free except for the UK Regional, in Burgess Hill there is a WGUK fee) 
