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Bluecoats 2026 National Tour Schedule

The Bluecoats are heading to the Golden State this summer! Following the corps’ annual Spring Training and Opening Night Community Celebration at the University of Mount Union, the corps will head west, kicking off a twelve-state national tour that begins in California. The corps last toured California in 2009. Early July shows in Southern California […]

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REVEALED: 2026 DCI Summer Tour Schedule

Put your GPS into overdrive! The Drum Corps International Tour is ready to roll, with highlights including the Bluecoats’ first West Coast appearance in nearly 20 years and the Open Class champion Spartans, making their highly-anticipated debut as a World Class corps. Catch all the action from the season kickoff in Indiana, through major regionals […]

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America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Float to Honor Boston Crusaders

This weekend, the Boston Crusaders will be honored on a float during the parade at America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration in Plymouth, MA! Performers from the 2025 corps, local volunteers, and staff will be celebrated during Plymouth’s headline Thanksgiving parade on Saturday, November 22nd in Plymouth, MA. America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Float to Honor Boston Crusaders

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Farewell, John Simpson

The great John Simpson has passed. Perhaps the finest Baritone Bugle player of all time, John had performed with the Hutchinson Sky Ryders, The US Air Force D&B Corps and the NY Skyliners before establishing himself as a brilliant brass instructor for Hutch, the Bayonne Bridgemen, Star of Indiana and others. Read the rest of […]

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Father/Son Duo Takes the Field With Cinci Tradition | #DCIToTheCorps

Cincinnati Tradition, Phantom Regiment, Glassmen… it’s all part of the family for this father/son duo. ? https://dci.fan/25CTfamily

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Alumni Spotlight: David Cole Reflects on the 1950’s Blue Knights

It’s an honor to share some memories of the Blue Knights’ early days. As a founding member, I witnessed firsthand the humble beginnings and the burning passion that ignited this organization. It has been 67 years since those formative years, and memories, like drumheads, can fade with time. My journey with the Blue Knights began […]

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The OFFICIAL guide to auditioning for COLORGUARD in DCI 2026

Huge thank you to Piper, Emma, and Allison for sharing their valuable time and advice! You can follow them on instagram at the links below: instagram.com/piper.spins instagram.com/emmavaccaa instagram.com/allison_does_guard

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Crown Guard 2025 | Body Warm-Up

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The Beat Goes On: Help Us Make Spirits Bright This Season!

This holiday season, we invite you to join the Jersey Surf family in celebrating the power of music to uplift, connect, and transform lives. For over 35 years, our organization has helped thousands of young people grow through the performing arts. Today, that legacy continues in exciting new ways—through a diverse family of programs that […]

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Guys the Disneyland Band is INSANE

0:00 Intro 0:45 Future Corps – Bill Chase Medley 7:36 Future Corps – The Jetsons 10:20 Disneyland Band – Friend Like Me

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