Category: Show Reviews

Blue Knights 2015 The Fall and Rise redemption narrative is a story that resonates deeply within the drum corps community. It’s a tale of struggle, perseverance, and ultimately triumph. The Blue Knigh…

— Starting your performance with a song that immediately captures judges’ attention can make all the difference. It sets the tone for the entire show and can elevate your entire presentation. When y…

Madison Scouts are known for their rich history and innovative approaches in the drum corps activity. In recent years, their use of minimalism has stood out as a bold choice that emphasizes clarity, m…

The Boston Crusaders stepped onto the field in 2018 with a show that turned heads and made jaws drop. Goliath wasn’t just another biblical story told through music and movement. It was a brass showcas…

The Blue Devils walked onto the field in Indianapolis on August 12, 2017, and transformed the very idea of what a drum corps show could be. Metamorph wasn’t just a performance. It was a living, breath…

The summer of 1989 gave drum corps fans something they’d never seen before. Santa Clara Vanguard stepped onto the field with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, and the activity would never be…

Phantom Regiment didn’t just perform classical music. They made it their identity, their calling card, their reason for existing on the field. While other corps experimented with jazz, rock, and conte…

Carolina Crown’s 2013 production “E=mc²” stands as one of the most discussed shows in modern drum corps history. The Fort Mill corps finished second at DCI Finals that year, but the show’s reputation …

Some of the most memorable moments in drum corps history happened when a design team walked into a rehearsal camp with a show concept that made everyone nervous. These productions didn’t follow the…

The 2002 Cavaliers didn’t just win a championship. They shattered the scoring ceiling with the first 99 in DCI history, built entirely on all-original music and geometric precision that redefined…