DCP NewsFeed

This week is the big week for #DCI2024 with the DCI Southwestern Championship right on our doorstep! The guys break down the lineup for this show and give their takes on what it will take for the corps to make a push down the homestretch. They also give some ideas on where they think the […]View the full article

Complex design, an intriguing concept, innovative backpacks and no props make this a memorable production. With Daniel Morrison, Michael Gaines, Paul Rennick, Andy Toth, and Evan VanDoren You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the […]View the full article

We are looking for nurses in Texas for July 15 to July 23, in Pennsylvania for August 1 to August 7, and in Indiana for August 8 to August 11. This volunteer position is unpaid, but food, transportation, and housing is provided. It is recommended that you bring an air mattress, camping pad, sleeping bag, […]View the full article

Scott Chandler explains the layers of design that bring Romantic notions of feeling and self-expression to the field. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

The Drum Corps Grand Prix was a fantastic kickoff to our season, and we couldn’t be prouder of our performance! But we’re not stopping there! After another productive day of rehearsal today, we’re setting our sights on our next big event: The Buccaneer Classic in Landisville, Pennsylvania this Saturday, July 20th! We take the field […]View the full article

Join our hosting panel as they talk about the BlueStars 60th Alumni Performance with Jeremy Denzer. Get an Inside and behind the scenes look at the marching arts, plus Lex Holland gives us a Gush and Go and a Water We Doing. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more! […]View the full article

Find out how the sewing team gets uniforms and flags ready for the corps. With Barb Glasscoe, Peg Ripley, and Sharon Lock You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

The season is in full swing and the picture for a finals spot are underway! This week the guys talk about the Flomarching premiere for corps as well as the Tier Battles that are starting to shape up. Zach also shares his One To Watch for this episode. Let us know what trends you’re seeing […]View the full article

WyoGives is a powerful, 24-hour online fundraising event serving Wyoming non-profit organizations, including Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. This day of giving is a program of Wyoming’s Nonprofit Network, an important resource group to which Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps belongs. Donations via WyoGives, no matter the size, are especially important to helping the Troopers. […]View the full article

Find out how the cooking team feeds the corps all summer. With Becky Nelson of the Phantom Regiment You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

Welcome in everybody to The Summer Series Edition of the Meet The Bus Podcast! We’re starting something new again with this one! I’ve talked about this idea of doing a summer series throughout the 2024 DCI Season, so finally after some moving, more moving and starting a new job I got the chance to pick […]View the full article

On Sunday, at the fourth-annual Bluecoats Party in the Plaza Bluecoats CEO Mike Scott announced that the Bluecoats board of directors had named Jeff Doll and Darren Elliott the winners of the 2024 Champion Award. FOunded in 2022, the Champion Award is an honor awarded by the Bluecoats organization to leaders in the Northeast Ohio […]View the full article

Join our hosting panel as they talk about the Premieres of your favorite Drum Corps. Get an Inside and behind the scenes look at the marching arts. Our hosts bring you their stories, plus news, guests, and so much more! Special Guests Jeremy from Drum Corps Today – @drumcorpstoday Read the rest of the article […]View the full article

The Mandarins is pleased to announce its Hall of Fame inductees for the Class of 2024. The Mandarins Hall of Fame was established in 2018 to preserve the memory of the special people who have brought honor to the Mandarins organization and who can serve as role models for current and future generations. Esther Mar […]View the full article

“What a joyful day!” said Betty Smith, founder & Executive Director of EN-RICH-MENT. “You have worked tirelessly and dedicated your time, energy, and resources to this project. Why? Because you believe in EN-RICH-MENT and have a passion for our youth and our community.” Last Sunday the Bluecoats organization celebrated the grand opening of the newly-completed […]View the full article

The first set of shows have been performed and the first set of numbers have been given. Take a listen to our thoughts about the first week of this DCI season. Lots of great shows this year, and we’ve only seen about half of them. What are you impressions of the season so far? Let […]View the full article

World Champion Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps has been selected to march in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! The Spartans was selected from more than 100 applicants to march in the 2025 Parade. What an amazing way to celebrate the Spartans’ 70th anniversary! More info will be coming soon as we ramp up fundraising […]View the full article

Go On A Water Break with Comedian and part time Drill Writer, Tony Deyo. Tony tells us his marching arts history and all that goes into his comedy now. From his appearance on Conan O’Brien to his time as a high school band director, he gushes about it all. Read the rest of the article […]View the full article

Schedule 5:30 PM – Gates Open 7:00 PM – Welcome/National Anthem 7:10 PM – Sound of Sun Prairie 7:20 PM – Minnesota Brass 7:37 PM – River City Rhythm 7:54 PM – Madison Scouts 8:11 PM – Phantom Regiment 8:28 PM – Intermission 8:48 PM – Colts 9:05 PM – Bluecoats 9:22 PM – Blue […]View the full article

The Madison Scouts are excited to announce that over 800 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.View the full article

Five students leaders share how they create a positive environment of belonging and vulnerability. With Corps Director Josh Thye and Sammy Rodriguez, Eric Daniels, Tyler Barrett, Emily Dudek, and Kyle Angilletta You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read […]View the full article

Don’t miss this amazing free show! The New York Skyliners are bringing their 2024 production, “One Day I’ll Fly”, to Binghamton this Saturday. Join us for Family and Friends Night on July 6th at Chenango Valley High School. Gates open at 7 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM. Experience the power and precision of drum […]View the full article

Corps Director Chris Lyman on the 50th Anniversary Show, Alumni Corps, and more. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

The Santa Clara Vanguard, renowned for their innovation and excellence in the drum corps community, is proud to announce a new sponsorship with Loyal Drums, a distinguished provider of handmade artisan percussion instruments. Read the rest of the article here.View the full article

On Sunday, at the fourth-annual Bluecoats Party in the Plaza Bluecoats CEO Mike Scott announced that the Bluecoats board of directors had named Jeff Doll and Darren Elliot the winners of the 2024 Champion Award. FOunded in 2022, the Champion Award is an honor awarded by the Bluecoats organization to leaders in the Northeast Ohio […]View the full article