Inside the Arc – HAPPY NEW YEAR, LILY WOO
In the traditional Chinese Calendar 2025 is the Year of the Snake so it’s appropriate that this story contains…
Jan 31 2025 /Inside the Arc – 3 Wise Men
It’s said “experience counts”, but there’s world of difference between 10 year’s experience and 1 year’s experience 10 times…
Sep 29 2024 /Inside the Arc – Dave Hill: A Beautiful Mind
It seems clear that some are born with abilities and potential a cut above the rest of us mere…
May 5 2023 /Inside the Arc – The Book of Norman
Sometime in the fall of 1971, I was walking down Waverly Place in Greenwich Village with a friend. A…
Sep 4 2022 /Inside the Arc – The Ace of Bugles
As everyone knows, the Greeks had their Mt. Olympus, the Romans their Pantheon, and the Norse their Valhalla, special…
May 26 2021 /Inside the Arc – Three Who Matter
Today he’d be called a “Dreamer”, qualified for the DACA Program, but those terms didn’t exist in 1947 when…
Jul 4 2020 /How “The Commandant’s Own” is preparing for America’s 250th
08:48 pm | This January at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona, the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps is perfecting a brand-new production programmed in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Featuring arrangements by Drum Corps International notables…
Spartan salute at Gillette Stadium
08:47 pm | The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps performed at Gillette Stadium in 2015 as part of the Drum Corps International Summer Music games tour.…
Back In Diamond Bar | 2026 January Camp
08:46 pm | PC’s back, back again! Take a peek inside our January Camp ?…
Call for nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame
07:03 pm | We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame! Do you know someone who has made a significant and long-lasting positive impact on the Phantom Regiment? The Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame…
MMA Director Spotlight: Lillian Guerrero
06:59 pm | “My name is Lillian Guerrero and I’m currently a music education major at American River College. I am from Redding California and only recently moved to Sacramento a year and a half ago. I first started…
48 drum majors from nearly 30 corps all in one place | #DCI2026
06:15 pm | Led by DCI Hall of Fame member Gene Monterastelli, alongside a group of former DCI drum majors, the summit featured a full weekend of programming, including presentations from prominent voices within the drum corps activity, educational…
Troopers January Callback Camp CANCELED Due to Weather State of Emergency
06:14 pm | Dear Troopers Callback Candidates and Families, After continuous monitoring of the situation and active consultation with the DCI Weather Team, as well as coordination with multiple drum corps organizations operating in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we…
2025 WDCHOF Banquet
01:57 pm | View the Banquet page to see the group photo from the most recent Induction Ceremony, as well as the full 2025 WDCHOF Yearbook, with photos and profiles of the Inductees and Scholarship Recipients and the banquet…
Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence
06:12 pm | Today Bluecoats and JER announced the start of a creative partnership for Bluecoats’ SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE. JER will be Rhythm IN BLUE’s Artist In Residence for the 2026 season. A Bluecoats alum (’16 &…
No Dues, Just Music: The SoundSport Team Where Anyone Can Play
09:11 pm | After taking early retirement, music teacher Randy Kratofil transformed a vacant building in Latrobe, Pennsylvania into a community hub where music is accessible to everyone. Read more about the Apogee SoundSport ensemble ?? https://www.dcitour.digital/dci-magazine-fall-2025/page-49…
RCR 2025 Give to the Max Day Video
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Join River City Rhythm in 2026!
08:49 pm | Join a River City Rhythm ensemble in 2026! Visit www.rivercityrhythm.org to learn more.…
Blue Devils B 2025 Multi Cam at DCI Gold Showcase
06:45 pm | Watch Blue Devils B perform at the 2025 Gold Showcase with partial sound on Wednesday, July 9. FloSports is actively pursuing the remaining music licensing necessary to be able to offer the entire performance on-demand.…
High Cam: Gold Drum and Bugle Corps At DCI West 2025
06:08 pm | Watch the full high cam of Gold Drum and Bugle Corps at 2025 DCI West. #dci2025 #soundon…
Spartans announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient: Paul G. LaFlamme Sr.
10:19 pm | It is our honor to announce the newest addition to the Albert LaFlamme Memorial Hall of Fame – Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. Paul G. LaFlamme Sr. has been with the Spartans for all eight decades of…
On A Water Break – DCI All-Age “Unified Format” Explained | Sunrisers Director David Hobart (Quick Sip)
04:09 pm | This season’s first Quick Sip is a fast, focused conversation about DCI All-Age’s new “unified format” for 2026. Trish O’Shea (@trishdish1002) sits down with David Hobart, Director of the Sunrisers Drum & Bugle Corps (@sunriserscorps), who…
Is It Recording? | 2026 Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps Show Announcement
06:06 pm | Is It Recording? explores the importance of capturing on video the most important moments in our lives and the lives of others. Analyzed through the lens of home movies, pop culture, and archival footage of historical…
Free
04:56 pm | This is for new members only. If you are a returning member or already attended a rehearsal this season visit Join The Hurricanes To Register with the free rehearsal pass you need to complete the following…
Club Thunder
04:46 pm | Your support is crucial to our future. Due to rising fuel, transportation, staff, and equipment costs,, we need consistent cash flow to sustain the corps’ level of excellence. Every time we add a parade we take…
Trailer
04:46 pm | Last summer the Hurricanes truck had a complete engine failure. We have purchased a new 48 foot trailer that will set the corps up with reliable transportation for years to come. The corps was able to…
Support Fusion Core on Giving Tuesday!
05:44 pm | As we embrace the spirit of Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2026), we want to reach out to our incredible community and share how your support can make a difference for Fusion Core. This year, we’ve faced…
Event Entertainment Columbus Ohio | Marching Band Drumline Drum Corps
08:07 pm | Bring a gameday vibe to your next event with the Saints! Booking for 2026 NOW: https://www.columbussaints.org/event-entertainment/ #evententertainment #columbusohio #gameday #drumline #marchingband #tradeshow #parade #festival…
Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025
08:05 pm | Friday October 24th from 6-9pm at Catholic War Veterans Hall 112 Derby Ave, Derby CT. $30/Person, $50/couple in advance, $35/person day of. Sips & Snacks – Friday October 24, 2025…
2025 DCJ ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 湘南ドルフィンズ・マーチングバンド
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This marching band from Japan is INSANE
04:14 pm | On this episode of Funliner Reacts we check out the Yokohama Robins 2025 show, “Winter”! Do you think they would be competitive in the current DCI landscape?…
UK Fan Network Video Portal Celebrates 10 Years
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In September 2013 UK Fan Network, the brain child of WGUK Hall of Famer Lee Court, first came into being and was managed under the Drum Corps International “The Fan Network” streaming portal. In late 2015…
2025 DCJ ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS つつじが丘ジュニアマーチングバンド
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2025 DCJ ALL JAPAN CHAMPIONSHIPS THE FOCUS
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Book Review – “Space Music”
08:18 pm | Jack Meehan is a true drum corps renaissance man. From his initial exposure to the activity while growing up in the Burroughs of New York City to his long time association with the Concord Blue Devils,…
2011 DCW On-Line: Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
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by Rich Conti, Drum Corps World staff (richburgher [at] yahoo [dot] com) August 4, 2011 – Johnsonburg, PA . . . An absolutely gorgeous evening and a large and ravenous drum corps crowd set the stage…
2011 DCW On-Line: Erie, Pennsylvania – World Class
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by Kevin Gamin, Drum Corps World staff and Drum Corps Planet managing editor August 6, 2011 – Erie, PA . . . It was a weekend of upsets in Erie, PA. On Saturday evening, the Oregon…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Saturday Night
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) August, 6 2011 — Allentown, PA . . . On this very wet and threatening evening, the Blue Devils barely edged the Cadets by…
2011 DCW On-Line: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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by Bob Fields, Drum Corps World staff (rfields25 [at] aol [dot] com) With just two two days to go before the DCI Eastern Regional in Allentown, PA, this show at West Chester University gave a great…
2011 DCW On-Line: Massillon, Ohio
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by Vic Colaianni, Drum Corps World staff (vjcoly [at] gmail [dot] com) A rain-shortened “Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival” drum corps competition did not dampen the enthusiasm of the over 7,000 in attendance. This year’s…
2011 DCW On-Line: Allentown, Pennsylvania – Friday Night
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) The Cavaliers easily outdistanced the Phantom Regiment this evening with their powerful and unusual production titled “XtraordinarY.” The Rosemont, IL, corps led across all…
2011 DCW On-Line: Bealeton, Virginia
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by William Aldrich-Thorpe, Drum Corps World staff (aldrichthorpe [at] gmail [dot] com) Crown lit up the sky with phenomenal aerial color guard tricks while filling the night air with their outstanding “Rach Star” production. This night…
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- MMA Director Spotlight: Lillian Guerrero
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