Drum corps seasons are intense. From early rehearsals to late-night bus rides, the activity demands physical stamina, musical precision, and mental resilience. Recently, a noticeable shift has taken p…
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Judges Reveal New Visual Scoring Criteria Taking Effect This Season
Judging in drum corps and marching arts competitions is always evolving, with recent changes aiming to make scoring more transparent and fair. For 2024, the visual scoring criteria have been updated t…
Read moreWhat Happens When a Drum Corps Loses Its Nonprofit Status?
Drum corps are more than just musical groups. They are a community, a tradition, and often a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the marching arts. When a drum corps loses its nonprofit stat…
Read moreThree Major Corps Announce Surprise Collaborations for Summer 2025 Tour
Three of drum corps’ most decorated organizations just dropped news that has the entire marching arts community buzzing. Blue Devils, Carolina Crown, and Bluecoats announced coordinated programming fo…
Read moreWhat the Latest Marching Arts Scholarship Fund Means for Young Musicians
Paying for drum corps or college can feel overwhelming when you’re a high school marcher. Between tour fees, instrument costs, and tuition, the numbers add up fast. But here’s the good news: dozens of…
Read more5 Drum Corps That Just Announced Their 2025 Show Themes
The 2025 DCI season is already shaping up to be one of the most creative yet. Five major corps have just dropped their show announcements, and the themes range from deeply emotional to wildly experime…
Read moreMajor Uniform Manufacturer Unveils Eco-Friendly Marching Band Apparel Line
Your band program needs new uniforms, and you’re tired of ordering the same synthetic fabrics that wear out in three seasons. The good news? Sustainable options have arrived, and they’re built for…
Read moreHow the Latest DCA Championship Results Are Shaking Up All-Age Corps Rankings
The Reading Buccaneers just claimed another championship title, but the real story lies in how the entire competitive landscape shifted beneath them. Scores tightened across the board. Traditional…
Read moreWhat Drum Corps Fans Need to Know About the Revised Age-Out Policy
The final show of your drum corps career carries a weight that nothing else in the activity can match. For some members, that moment arrives […]
Read moreNew Indoor Percussion Association Expands International Competition Divisions
Winter Guard International has grown far beyond its American roots. Groups from Japan, Canada, Mexico, and Europe now compete alongside U.S. ensembles at regional events […]
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