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 15^th, Indianapolis – DCI Dress Rehearsal

Madison Scouts

Troopers

June 17^th – Indianapolis – DCI Premiere

Bluecoats

The Cadets

The Cavaliers

Carolina Crown

Blue Stars

Madison Scouts

June 19^th – Louisville, KY – DCI Louisville presented by DeMoulin Bros.

The Cadets

The Cavaliers

Blue Stars

Madison Scouts

Crossmen

Troopers

Spirit of Atlanta

Cincinnati Tradition

June 22^nd – Hamilton, OH – Summer Music Games in Cincinnati

Bluecoats

Carolina Crown

Blue Stars

Boston Crusaders

Madison Scouts

Troopers

Spirit of Atlanta

Cincinnati Tradition

June 24^th – Evansville – Drums on the Ohio

The Cadets

The Cavaliers

Crossmen

Colts

Spirit of Atlanta

Pioneer

Racine Scouts

June 26^th – Muncie – DCI Central Indiana

The Cadets

Bluecoats

Carolina Crown

The Cavaliers

Blue Stars

Madison Scouts

Boston Crusaders

Crossmen

June 27^th – Michigan City – Pageant of Drums

The Cavaliers

The Cadets

Boston Crusaders

Crossmen

Spirit of Atlanta

Genesis

Legends

July 8^th – Fort Wayne – DCI Ft. Wayne

Blue Devils

Carolina Crown

Crossmen

Jersey Surf

Genesis

July 12^th – DeKalb, IL – Tour of Champions, Northern Illinois

Phantom Regiment

Carolina Crown

The Cadets

The Cavaliers

Santa Clara Vanguard

Boston Crusaders

Blue Devils

July 25^th – Hamilton, OH – Hamilton Drum Corps Classic

Blue Devils B

Spartans

7^th Regiment

Legends

Raiders

Coastal Surge

Les Stentors

Cincinnati Tradition

The season will conclude in Indiana during the week of August 3^rd. Open Class corps will compete in Michigan City on August 3^rd and 4^th. Look for us at the World Class champsionships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on August 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th.

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