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Marching Band Protests, Million Dollar Band Record Numbers, Drum Corps Costs & Big Loud Live | On A Water Break

Marching band, drum corps, DCI, college marching band, color guard, and music education are all on deck this week. This episode covers marching band protests, Alabama’s Million Dollar Band applicant record, Tim Cook’s Robertsdale High School band donation, DCI Big Loud & Live returning to theaters, drum corps tuition, alternates, and Phantom Regiment alumni corps […]

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BYBA’s first event of 2026 – BYBA North details

? Date: Sunday, 10 May 2026 ? Time: First Performance at 2:00 PM ? Venue: Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bilborough, Nottingham, NG8 3GP BYBA’s first event of 2026 – BYBA North details

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2026 Carolina Crown Hall of Fame Finalists

The Crown Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the following nine tremendous TeamCROWN members as the Finalists for possible induction into the Crown Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blessed Sacrament Viral Show Explained | Zach Miranda Talks Pole Dance Moment, 90th Anniversary & Indoor Guard Season | OAWB Quick Sip

In this episode: • Zach’s 32 Count Life Story• The Blessed Sacrament pole feature• Crowd reactions in Dayton• Social media clips and Reddit discourse• The meaning behind the “jungle” section of the show• Blessed Sacrament’s 90th anniversary season• Teaching with Spartans Drum Corps

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DCI 13th Place Series Featuring 13th Place from 2011 The Glassmen

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HOW MANY TROMBONES?! | Throwback Thursday: #DCI205 Madison Scouts, ‘The Nature of Being’ @ Semis

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“You’re not going to want to miss this show” | Blue Stars’ 2026 April Camp ⭐️

Blue Stars’ momentum was on full display during the last weekend of April at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the site of the corps’ latest rehearsal camp. It served as Blue Stars’’ first full-ensemble gathering since the winter and started the final push into the 2026 Drum Corps International Summer Tour. Read more » http://dci.fan/26BStarsApr

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Bluecoats Announces MovingINBLUE Day of Giving & Generous $10,000 Seed Gift

Join The Brass, Percussion, or Color Guard Bus As We Race Toward A $20,000 Goal In Celebration of Our Shared Bluecoats Experience. The 2026 Corps Moves In To Spring Training On May 19th. Today Bluecoats announced the return of MovingINBLUE, a day of giving that celebrates the corps arrival to Spring Training, and the Bluecoats […]

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Wave Makers: Jack Pytlik

Jack Pytlik is entering his first season with Pacific Crest, and he’s already making an impression as someone whose talents extend well beyond the brass section. A native of Tracy, California, Jack keeps busy with no shortage of creative pursuits. In addition to playing brass, he’s active in theatre both onstage and behind the scenes, […]

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Selections From Our 2026 Repertoire

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