This is primarily Seattle Cascades’ opener in Portland, OR | “Primary” | July 3

July 6th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Mellophones | Phantom Regiment 2025

It’s time to meet the #PR2025 mellophones! Some of our members introduce their section and discuss what it’s like to spend time with each other and take the 2025 production on the road. —— Since 1956, Phantom Regiment has enhanced the personal growth and development of young people through programs that promote excellence in education, […]

July 5th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Scouts to Host Over 1300 Band Students at The Whitewater Classic

The Madison Scouts are excited to announce that over 1300 Wisconsin area high school band students will be attending The Whitewater Classic with free tickets provided by a grant program through Forward Performing Arts. Read the rest of the article here.

July 5th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Summer Celebration Banquet

Join us for the Phantom Regiment Summer Celebration Banquet held on the Sunday of DCI Championships week! Join the members, staff, and volunteers from the 2025 Drum Corps for brunch, photo & video recaps, special guests, age-out awards, and the presentation of the Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year award. Summer Celebration Banquet

July 5th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Water Break Weekly: Duct-Tape Uniform, Brent Becker Breakdown, + DCi Opening Recap

This week, your hosts—Jackie Brown (@spintronixguard), Stephen McCarrick (@stephenmccarrick), Ricardo Robinson-Shinall (@RicardoRRobinson) and Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002)—sit down with: Brent Becker (uniform designer extraordinaire; IG: @bbecker_designs) Nicholas Moore (Duck Brand “Stuck at Prom” finalist; IG: @BrasstapeBandKid, TikTok: @BrassTape) Brandon Worf of Drum Corps AF Podcast (IG: @drumcorpsafpodcast | https://drumcorpsaf.com)

July 5th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

BD360: Episode 2

In this episode of Inside BD360, the Blue Devils wrap up their time in Laramie with a special community performance before heading to Colorado for their first competition of the season. Go behind the scenes as the corps fine-tunes the show’s opening moments and dives into the much-anticipated quad break. Get a closer look at […]

July 4th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

The Academy, Blue Stars, & Madison Scouts unveil uniforms, Show Recaps, Current Rankings, & More!

Welcome to The Program—your deep dive into the sounds, visuals, and ideas driving the marching arts forward. We don’t just watch the show. We break it down, tear it apart, and celebrate the art of marching design. GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. & Aiden Spicer discuss the uniforms of The Academy, Blue Stars, & Madison Scouts, […]

July 4th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

DCI 2025 The Academy on Building Culture in the Off Season Drum Corps International

Great ideas on building the culture and mindset of student leaders, members, and staff. With Josh Thye and Kelsey Brunson Find the AUDIO version of this podcast at https://marchingartseducation.com/1280-the-academy-on-building-culture-in-the-off-season/

July 4th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

Mandarins absolutely slaying in Portland, OR | “If I Must Fall” | July 3

July 4th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »

An Inside Look at our 2025 Costumes

Take an inside look at the costume design process with Bluecoats Costume Designer Gregory Lagola! Costumes are produced in partnership with Stanbury Uniforms?

July 4th, 2025 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »