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DCI Weekend One Wrap-Up From The West Coast

As drum corps saluted America in Annapolis, Md. and waited out the rain in Rockford, Ill., the West Coast had its share of drum corps action this past weekend as well. The Blue Devils dominated at both the Corps at the Crest competition in Walnut, Calif. on Saturday and the Western Corps Connection in Riverside, […]

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Corps At The Crest Vista Tickets

Premium seats are limited to the lower rows, but there are great seats available in other sections. You can order tickets online or by calling 909-598-5961. * All tickets ordered on or after Friday, June 26, will be held at Will Call. * Presale period ends on Wednesday, July 2nd Read the rest of the […]

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Cadets Alumni Corps Percussion Parts Now Available Online

The percussion parts for the Cadets Alumni Corps are now posted for download by those participating in the one-time special performance on Aug. 2 at Giants Stadium. Music for all sections and selections are now available, according to Alumni Corps Director Pat Vazquez, who is encouraging participants to practice and memorize all music. “Performance time […]

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In The News: Drum Corps Go Techno, Part 2

Drum Corps International’s foray into electronics is mostly not a disaster, based on the incredible performances by five World Class corps Saturday night at Drum Beauty in Stillwater. Four of the elite drum and bugle corps — Phantom Regiment of Rockford, Ill., the Cavaliers (pictured) of Rosemont, Ill., the Madison Scouts of Madison, Wis., and […]

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Glassmen Volunteer Bus In Accident

Shortly before 7am this morning, the GLASSMEN Volunteer bus (851) was involved in an accident with a tractor trailer coming out of a service plaza.  At this time, it appears that the bus driver was the only one to sustain injuries, but as a precautionary measure three volunteers were also taken to be checked out.  […]

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Saluting America, Saluting Music

The first major DCI Tour event of the season, DCI Salutes America on Saturday, June 20, brought together some of the world’s best drum corps and some of the nation’s finest music educators at the crowd-friendly Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. While a hard rain during the morning hours and predictions of storms […]

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In The News: Athleticism, Music Collide In Marching Competition

Hear that noise in the distance? That ruckus rumbling toward West Des Moines? That’s the sound of seven marching bands thundering toward a showdown Thursday at Valley High School Stadium. The annual Drum Corps International competition includes the Phantom Regiment, the defending world champions from Rockford, Ill.; last year’s eighth-ranked Blue Stars from La Crosse, […]

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New Paint & Graphics For Cascades Trucks

The Cascades have newly painted and added graphics to their equipment and kitchen semi-trailers. The bold three-color paint and new Cascades graphics will be easily recognized while on the 12,000 mile World Class tour. The unveiling of the “new” equipment truck to the Cascades members was at the June 5-7h weekend camp, and the kitchen […]

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In The News: Drum Corps Puts “Music In Motion” For A Packed Crowd

Fans packed the stands at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Friday night to hear the sounds of the "Music in Motion" Drum Corps show. Five corps competed in Friday night’s event. It was hosted by the Holy Name Cadets of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Read the rest of the article here.

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MENC And DCI Form Partnership

Two of the premiere associations supporting music for young people announced today that they are joining forces. MENC: The National Association for Music Education and Drum Corps International (DCI) Marching Music’s Major League have strategically aligned on projects and initiatives to meet the goals that they hold in common. Specifically, the organizations will collaborate on […]

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