As the school year comes to an end the drum and bugle corps season is just beginning. Drum and bugle corps are marching ensembles (brass, percussion, and color guard) that travel throughout the country each summer rehearsing and performing in competitions. If you’re unfamiliar with the activity, watch this brief introduction.

There are many opportunities to see drum and bugle corps in competition in Indiana and surrounding states. Here is a partial list of events. Be sure to check out the event information at www.dci.org

June 23rd – Indianapolis, IN – DCI Premiere
Boston Crusaders
The Cavaliers
Phantom Regiment
The Cadets
Bluecoats
Carolina Crown

June 26th – Michigan City, IN
Pioneer
Colts
Troopers
The Cadets
The Cavaliers

June 27th – Hamilton, OH
Cincinnati Tradition
Colts
Boston Crusaders
Crossmen
Blue Stars
Carolina Crown
Bluecoats

June 29th – Evansville, IN
Music City
Legends
Genesis
Pioneer
Troopers
Colts
Blue Stars
The Cavaliers

July 1st – Muncie, IN
Genesis
Legends
Pioneer
Colts
Troopers
Blue Stars
The Cavaliers
Carolina Crown

July 9th – Rockford, IL
Kilties
Racine Scouts
Colt Cadets
Pioneer
Pacific Crest
Colts
The Academy
Blue Stars
Carolina Crown
Phantom Regiment

July 13th – Metamora, IL
Shadow
Racine Scouts
Genesis
Pacific Crest
Mandarins
Madison Scouts
Phantom Regiment

July 16th – Alexandria, KY
Cincinnati Tradition
Jersey Surf
Spirit of Atlanta
Crossmen
Boston Crusaders
The Cadets
Bluecoats
Carolina Crown

July 17th – Dekalb, IL
Blue Devils
Blue Knights
Santa Clara Vanguard
Carolina Crown
Bluecoats
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Phantom Regiment

August 2nd – Fort Wayne, IN
Les Stentors
Raiders
Music City
Legends
7th Regiment
Blue Devils B
Spartans

The season will conclude in Indiana during the week of August 8th. Open Class corps will compete in Michigan City on August 8 and 9. Look for us at the World Class champsionships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis August 11-13.

The drum corps season is a great chance to see the most exciting and innovative performances in the marching arts. With plenty of shows in and around Indiana, there’s no reason to miss the action!

www.dci.org