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It’s said that context is necessary for understanding a person’s life, and when Jerry Kelsey burst onto the Drum Corps scene, he brought with him his very own context. In the “Chariots of the Gods” era of the 1970’s, one could be forgiven for pondering whether Jerry was actually of this world. The limits that […]
April 20th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCA News,DCI World,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce that tickets for its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are now available for purchase. This prestigious event, honoring the accomplishments of four remarkable individuals, will take place on Saturday, June 17th, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Roswell, GA. Details on […]
April 19th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the United States. “For more than a decade, it’s been incredible to see the impact DCI’s BANDtastic! program has had on thousands of middle school band students throughout the state of Indiana,” […]
April 18th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Rogues Hollow Regiment is currently seeking a Bass Guitar player and a Synth player to join our Front Ensemble. As a member of the RHR, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your talents in front of enthusiastic audiences across the Great Lakes and beyond. You’ll also work alongside a dedicated team of musicians who […]
April 18th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
Drummers and would-be drummers of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in a free event designed to promote the positive attributes of music-making at the first-ever “Drum Jawn!” event, slated for Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10AM to 1PM at the Charter School of New Castle, Delaware. The event, produced in […]
April 17th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Just in time for color guard auditions on April 29 – 30, the Caballeros are pleased to introduce their 2023 color guard staff! Kai Williams Kai is from Piscataway, New Jersey and began his color guard career in 2012 with Piscataway High School Winterguard. He performed many years in DCI open class. He performed with […]
April 15th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
There’s a drum corps and winter guard legend working with Phantom Regiment this season. You may know who she is. But what you might not know is that she’s working in an unexpected role. It’s one that suits her just fine. Marie Czapinski is best known from her storied career as a judge, an instructor, […]
April 13th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Phantom Regiment is thrilled to announce both in-person and virtual clinics, camps, and workshops taught by some of the finest marching arts educators in the world. IN-PERSON COLOR GUARD AND DRUM MAJOR CAMPS Level up your skills with some of the best instructors in the world! Alumni of both the drum corps and our training […]
April 11th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

The camp will be held at Interlachen Junior/Senior High in Interlachen, FL on April 14-16. Participants will again be staying overnight at the First Baptist Church of Interlachen (115 N County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148). Click here for a Google map to the facility. New students are welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration and […]
April 9th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »

An all-star team of some of the most accomplished and influential individuals in the long history of the activity was selected by voters for the 2023 Class of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame. “It was such an honor to personally call these inductees and inform them of their selection to the Hall of […]
April 8th, 2023 | Filed under Current News,DCI World,FrontPage Feature | Read More »