There’s a drum corps show about Christmas… and its good
Cadets 2012 show titled 12.25 might be the ONLY Christmas/Holiday show in existence. But if we’re wrong let us know in the comments!
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He Won 3 Grammys, but Drum Corps Left Him Speechless
In 1982, DCI returned to Montreal for a historic World Championship. To help call the action, they brought Canadian jazz royalty into the booth. The Grammy-winning leader of The Boss Brass, Rob McConnell, offered a sophisticated, “wide-eyed” perspective to the broadcast — especially when he realized the Blue Devils were performing his own music. DCI’s […]
Kevin Hanson 1957-2025
It is with great sadness that the Blue Stars share the news of the passing of Board President Kevin Hanson. Kevin was an invaluable part of the Blue Stars family—an exceptional leader, a dedicated advocate for the organization, and a friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him. Kevin’s connection to the Blue […]
Our Top 25 Favorite Drum Corps Shows of the 21st Century (So Far)
This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley discuss their top 25 favorite drum corps shows of the 21st Century (So Far). Read the rest of the article here.
No Dues, Just Music: The SoundSport Team Where Anyone Can Play
After taking early retirement, music teacher Randy Kratofil transformed a vacant building in Latrobe, Pennsylvania into a community hub where music is accessible to everyone. Read more about the Apogee SoundSport ensemble ?? https://www.dcitour.digital/dci-magazine-fall-2025/page-49
Scenes from our SoCal Audition Event
We can’t wait to be back in California this summer! ?? Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Audition Events, Camps, and Virtual Auditions. It was an amazing experience meeting all of you!
2025 Macy’s Parade Documentary
The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps celebrated their 70th Anniversary by performing in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This is the story of the week!
Letter from the CEO
Are We Making a Difference? Recently, I heard a true story about one of our?Mandarins Music Academy?students who practiced his trumpet every night — so much so that one evening, he fell asleep hugging his trumpet like a teddy bear. He didn’t just play music; he?loved?it. I also heard about a student with disabilities at […]
Madison Scouts Sponsor International Marching Arts Clinic in Tampico, Mexico
This past weekend, the Madison Scouts proudly sponsored Camp Tampico, a two-day marching arts training clinic designed to support and grow the rapidly expanding marching arts community in Mexico. The clinic brought together eager student performers and world-class educators for intensive instruction across multiple disciplines. Madison Scouts instructors Oscar Ortiz (music and visual), Juana Sandoval […]
2025 Annual Giving Campaign Update
Our biggest fundraising effort of the year is still underway, and we wanted to share a quick update with you. Phantom Regiment’s Annual Giving Campaign continues through the end of December, and the support we receive right now will directly shape what we are able to do in 2026. So far, we have raised nearly […]
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