Metal can feel cold. Heavy. Unbreakable. Yet under enough heat and pressure, it changes. It bends. It transforms into something stronger, sharper, and more beautiful than before. In its 2026 production Metallic, Blue Devils C explores the connection between metal and the drum corps experience itself. Brass instruments forged from metal become voices of power […]
Pacific Crest has always been about more than performance for wave maker Hiro Ouchi. A returning member from Rolling Hills Estates, CA, Hiro has found a second home within the Pacific Crest Color Guard, drawn in by the corps’ ability to tell powerful stories while building a community that feels like family. Outside of Pacific […]
The 60th Annual Grand Prix will be on Saturday July 11th at 6:30pm! Address: Clifton Stadium 350 Piaget Ave Clifton, NJ 07001 Tickets for the 60th Annual Drum Corps Grand Prix are on Sale Now!
This summer, the Boston Crusaders will return to the Hatch Shell as a guest artist at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. One of the nation’s largest July 4th celebrations, this year’s spectacular anchors a multiyear celebration in honor of Massachusetts 250 and America 250. Guest artists include multiple Grammy Award winning stars including country icon […]
With just 46 days until the start of the 2026 competitive drum corps season, the GErMs are looking both forward… and backward. In this episode, Daniel Montoya Jr., Aaron “Through a Glass” Blackley, and William “Tell” Bradfield dive into their favorite, least favorite, best, worst, most underrated, most overrated, and most confusing shows from *almost* […]
We’re BACK making waves and repping the crest this month. Watch along for a trip inside our May Camp. Connect with PC Posts by PCDrumCorps https://www.facebook.com/PCDrumCorps https://www.instagram.com/pacificcrest/ @pacificcrestyao Learn more at https://pacific-crest.org
What DCI rules would YOU change? 0:00 Intro 0:45 Regionalize Tour 2:22 Tuition Cap 3:09 Official Warm Up Lots 4:21 Bigger Fan Award 5:34 Two Percussion Judges 6:28 Caption Award Weight 7:32 Dynasty Rule 9:52 Age Eligibility & Open Class 13:15 Outro
Guess what? We have some extra shows up our sleeves. The Boston Crusaders and Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps are proud to announce TWO pre-season preview shows, right here in New England! On Wednesday, July 1st, join us for a preview of our 2026 productions at the Beanpot Pre-Season Premiere at the historic Manning Field […]
Mandarins Performing Arts is proud to announce that the DCI (Drum Corps International) Capital Classic is returning for 2026. Located at Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills, the DCI Capital Classic is an unforgettable drum corps event that features some of the nation’s top marching ensembles. On Friday, July 3, witness the innovative […]
Music City Youth in the Arts is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization’s leadership as it continues to grow and expand its impact throughout the marching arts community. Joining the Board of Directors are: Ken Youngstead, CPA | Nonprofit Financial Advisor, Baker Tilly […]
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