Bluecoats 2018 | Funliner Reacts

What do you guys think of this show???

January 30th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Marching Arts News: DCI 2026 Tickets + Staff Reality Check Water Break Weekly

This week on Water Break Weekly, we’re hitting Marching Arts News (DCI Annual Meeting chatter + the DCI 2026 “Mega Monday” ticket drop) and then going straight into a STAFF REALITY CHECK: how we prepare new instructors, what safety standards programs should be taking seriously, and why practicing the full “show flow” matters more than […]

January 30th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Mandarins Arts Academy – Percussion Series

The newest program from Mandarins Performing Arts, the Mandarins Arts Academy, is a series of weekly workshops held at the Mandarins Event Center for ages 10-16 that offer beginning-level music instruction. Our first academy series is focusing on percussion (drums). Visit mandarins.org/maa to register today!

January 29th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

How “The Commandant’s Own” is preparing for America’s 250th

This January at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is perfecting a brand-new production programmed in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Featuring arrangements by Drum Corps International notables including J.D. Shaw, Colin McNutt, and Iain Moyer, this year’s show blends modern precision with the legendary Marine tradition. […]

January 28th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Spartan salute at Gillette Stadium

The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps performed at Gillette Stadium in 2015 as part of the Drum Corps International Summer Music games tour.

January 28th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Back In Diamond Bar | 2026 January Camp

PC’s back, back again! Take a peek inside our January Camp ?

January 27th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

On A Water Break – DCI All-Age “Unified Format” Explained | Sunrisers Director David Hobart (Quick Sip)

This season’s first Quick Sip is a fast, focused conversation about DCI All-Age’s new “unified format” for 2026. Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002) sits down with David Hobart, Director of the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps (@sunriserscorps), who was in the room for the director conversations and vote. David breaks down why the format change happened, what […]

January 26th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »

2025 DCJ ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 座間 Marching Band to INFINITY

January 24th, 2026 | Filed under Current News,Drum Corps Japan | Read More »

Call for nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame! Do you know someone who has made a significant and long-lasting positive impact on the Phantom Regiment? The Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame was created in 2016 to honor and recognize such individuals. (Read about the inaugural PR Hall of Fame here). […]

January 23rd, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

MMA Director Spotlight: Lillian Guerrero

“My name is Lillian Guerrero and I’m currently a music education major at American River College. I am from Redding California and only recently moved to Sacramento a year and a half ago. I first started playing music in 5th grade on the alto saxophone and quickly took to many other wind instruments throughout middle […]

January 23rd, 2026 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »