Drum and Bugle Corps 2015 Season
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 15th, Indianapolis – DCI Dress Rehearsal
Madison Scouts
Troopers
June 17th – Indianapolis – DCI Premiere
Bluecoats
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Carolina Crown
Blue Stars
Madison Scouts
June 19th – Louisville, KY – DCI Louisville presented by DeMoulin Bros.
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Blue Stars
Madison Scouts
Crossmen
Troopers
Spirit of Atlanta
Cincinnati Tradition
June 22nd – Hamilton, OH – Summer Music Games in Cincinnati
Bluecoats
Carolina Crown
Blue Stars
Boston Crusaders
Madison Scouts
Troopers
Spirit of Atlanta
Cincinnati Tradition
June 24th – Evansville – Drums on the Ohio
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Crossmen
Colts
Spirit of Atlanta
Pioneer
Racine Scouts
June 26th – Muncie – DCI Central Indiana
The Cadets
Bluecoats
Carolina Crown
The Cavaliers
Blue Stars
Madison Scouts
Boston Crusaders
Crossmen
June 27th – Michigan City – Pageant of Drums
The Cavaliers
The Cadets
Boston Crusaders
Crossmen
Spirit of Atlanta
Genesis
Legends
July 8th – Fort Wayne – DCI Ft. Wayne
Blue Devils
Carolina Crown
Crossmen
Jersey Surf
Genesis
July 12th – DeKalb, IL – Tour of Champions, Northern Illinois
Phantom Regiment
Carolina Crown
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Santa Clara Vanguard
Boston Crusaders
Blue Devils
July 25th – Hamilton, OH – Hamilton Drum Corps Classic
Blue Devils B
Spartans
7th Regiment
Legends
Raiders
Coastal Surge
Les Stentors
Cincinnati Tradition
The season will conclude in Indiana during the week of August 3rd. Open Class corps will compete in Michigan City on August 3rd and 4th. Look for us at the World Class champsionships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on August 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th.
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!