Policy appendices beginning page About Drum Corps International. Mission Statement The mission of Drum Corps International is to bring the life-enriching benefits and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to more people worldwide. Vision Statement A world in which the positive life-transforming personal and societal benefits of marching music performing arts are widely recognized and enjoyed. Core Values Pursuing Excellence: DCI strives to consistently demonstrate excellence in its operations and results and remain the preeminent leader in its field.
Bylaws Articles of incorporation and governing bylaws of Drum Corps International in addition to mission and vision statements, core values, and more. Policies and Procedures Policies and procedures related to Drum Corps International governance, membership, compliance, tour and events, competition, operations, and more. Related News View all news. Spirit of Atlanta Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment.
The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience. The action stays in New England with shows in Bridgeport, Conn. July 1 , Bristol R. July 3 , and Quincy, Mass. July 14 , the Northeast is quiet until late July and early August, when a flood of shows turns the region into a haven for drum corps fans.
July Aug. But for sheer drum corps atmosphere—as well as a chance to see all of the World Class groups compete, nothing in the region can match the two-day DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown, Pa. Allentown, PA Small-town atmosphere and big corps competition combine in the event that embodies drum corps tradition. Each night features half of the World Class division, so if you stay for both days, you can see everyone as they head to Indiana for their shot at World Championship Gold.
The Drum Corps International season The season comes to a close on August 11, when the comes to a conclusion in Indiana starting on Finals competition decides the championship once and August 6, as the Open Class gathers by the for all. Parade read more in Sidelines, Prelims. Not only is there great competipage 8. With so much on tap, a trip to Indianapolis has tion on the field, the area offers some of the become an annual pilgrimage for many fans.
You can most beautiful scenery in the upper Midwest— book lodging near Lucas Oil Stadium at great rates. Especially Visit DCI. Of course, the video screens make Lucas corps competition at Lucas Oil Stadium is Oil Stadium a great place to watch and hear a drum the centerpiece, starting with the World corps show.
The Cadets Championship corps deserve a championship city. Each year the spotlight shines on the DCI World Championships, and each year we are inspired by the moving composition of your performances, your leadership and your dedication.
Indianapolis has been working hard to raise its game to provide the best for you. In the same way you work tirelessly to perfect your performance, we are working hard to strengthen the championships and our commitment to you. Good luck to everyone! Keep Music Education Strong! Simply type www. We understand that you are unique. Our goal is to provide all the creativity, guidance and support you will need to stand out from the.
Many band directors, music teachers, and parents have found that attending a Drum Corps International event with a group of students can inspire them to new musical heights.
Perhaps the most obvious candidates for a group trip are those already in a marching band, pep band, or a drum line. Many current drum corps members and alumni say that their own love of drum corps began with a trip to the stadium to see a show in person. Fans check out members of the Blue Stars near the concession stands. Pioneer drummers enter the arena. We have a second member from Danville who is now marching with the Colts, and his interest started when he came to the DCI World Championships.
I also believe it is a great learning experience for our kids to see that they too could be a part of this activity.
After doing the volunteer event and after doing marching band and winter guard for a year, we wanted to see more this past summer. I asked the band department if any arrangements were being made to acquire tickets. Most areas in the country will have at least one show within reasonable roundtrip driving distance. Elon Jamison. Still, we were able to see some great corps. Many students are especially inspired by watching pre-show warmups.
Fans get a pre-show performance by members of Carolina Crown. Boston Crusaders take the field in Minneapolis. Our kids work so hard and have no idea how it is going to culminate—and this was an awesome preview for them. But even if the available shows fall outside of a comfortable travel range for your group, your students can still learn by seeing drum corps excellence first hand. There, you can find tickets to individual shows with links to additional event and purchase information.
Group Articulation The essence of playing in a drum corps brass line is always working towards uniformity in approach. One of the areas requiring the most focus is the style and method of articulation. This exercise is a tool that will help each member of a brass ensemble perform articulated passages exactly alike, allowing the horn line to communicate crisp, clean musical ideas to the audience.
Set your metronome to 66 beats per minute and play the first measure. Be sure to approach the legato and staccato notes in the exercise with the same syllable and technique.
The only difference is how long it takes to pronounce the syllable. Once the exercise can be performed with each articulated note sounding exactly the same, slowly increase the tempo. Remember that the approach to each articulated note, no matter what the style marking, should remain consistent as the passage is performed faster.
As each individual improves the execution of this exercise, the brass ensemble begins to effectively communicate the intended style to the audience. It is that clear line of communication between the brass and the crowd which ultimately brings them to their feet at the end of the performance. Low End Bounce Technique There are a few important skills that can take your playing to the next level. This skill is essential when it comes to playing most anything at faster tempos, especially flam rudiments and faster roll skills.
Work this as fast as you can without getting tense. Do the exercise several ways using only your fulcrum, independent fingers, and combinations of fingers and fulcrum—but also think of your wrist as a separate fulcrum.
Low End. The final exercise is excerpted from my book The Next Level: Rudimental Drumming Techniques and focuses as much on low end bounce as it does flam control. Washington St. Nonprofit organization U. All rights reserved. Kick Start your fall band season this summer The biggest drum corps reunion in history Devils March in Malaysia Michigan University, Kalamazoo ket facility fees. Saturday, July 7. Each session will provide a learning lab and case-study example for students, staff, and parents.
See a complete schedule and learn about group ticket plans at DCI. They were freaking out! The event will be recorded in high-definition video and shown in more than movie theaters across the country the following Monday.
Learn more at DCI. Vickers sees the donation as one important step toward a larger goal. To learn how you can get all the action on your computer or mobile device, visit DCI. What better way to celebrate that lifelong connection than by throwing a party? See complete details and order from a range of available packages at DCI.
But last December, the organization set out for some uncharted territory when the System Blue Educational Series presented a program of educational clinics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was really satisfying to see Blue Devil members perform for a very appreciative audience and become teachers and mentors to these enthusiastic young people. And it was inspiring to see the wide-eyed clinic students get to learn from their Blue Devil heroes.
Everyone welcomed us with open arms. My students were so respectful and eager to learn. I truly enjoyed meeting and bonding with both the students and their parents. Later, we discovered a jungle behind the school where the clinics were being held! We were able to go on a little journey of our own and take in the wildlife and gorgeous rainforests.
They were able to see a different side of us— not only as performers, but also as teachers and friends. I learned that music and dance is truly a universal language. They inspired me to be better—and I think we did the same for them. COM The Marching.
Elite company: As a member of the Academy since , Jeff McCleve has taken part in some pretty intense competition. Army All-American Marching Band. Even with the limited time, we came together as a family. Corps to the core: When Jesse Garcia ages out this summer, it will mark the end of a long journey. We met other high-ranking officers, including the Army Chief of Staff. They spoke to us about being better people and being the role models in our communities.
I raised money door to door with a friend of mine. I also found some large sponsorships through personal connections and through the Spirit organization. In February of , he developed a cold—with a cough that never went away. Leading up to the season, two different doctors blamed the cough on bad allergies. But his condition only got worse as the summer progressed. That helped somewhat, but there was still a noticeable cough and some tightness in my chest.
All I could think was that, as section leader, I had do everything in my power to be a leader and role model. His lung was cut during surgery and he had to breathe though a tube until it healed.
It was unclear if he ever would breathe normally again—let alone march and play tuba. But Turner says his drum corps training aided his recovery. I was in the best shape of my life when it all occurred. After surgery, when I could stand up, I tried exercising in my hospital room. I managed to curl my duffle bag and do some air squats without it hurting too much.
I guess I was in this weird mindset: Knowing that I would more than likely heal, I had to do my best to stay in shape for the next season. The doctors told me I could do anything I could physically handle—and I discovered I could handle it.
Sting, Sara Bareilles, and a few other artists earned the Open Class title. But their music was. Marching music has roots in the classical tradition, and the great composers always seem to have a place on the field. For Formore moreinformation informationvisit visitususonline onlineatatQuantumMarching. This season, the group will perform the music of contemporar y composers Eric Whitacre and John Mackey.
Bach, Beethoven, Bizet, and Leonard Bernstein, among others. You can expect to hear a similarly exciting range of classical composers this season, too. Sometimes it will be a piece or two sprinkled within a show that features a variet y of genres, but there are also shows that feature classical fare exclusively. Keep Music Education Strong! Simply type www.
The music that you hear this summer may sound effortless. But the technical and stylistic demands of each program can challenge arrangers, composers, and musicians alike. Stravinsky has long been popular with drum corps. This season, his work will be heard in both classes, thanks to World Class Semifinalists The Academy and Open Class fourth-place finishers Spartans. Spartans Director Richard Rigolini says that the corps identifies with the mystical creature of the former work because the staff and members see themselves as having risen from the ashes in terms of performance.
Starting dark and intense, the program will progress with variations of color, timbre, mood, and layering to end with music that is upl i f t i ng a nd p ower f u l. T he corps will use these pieces to convey different types of movement—aviating, driving, and walking—to dramatic effect. They reduce music to safe levels while preserving clarity. We truly believe that we have something new to say.
We cover everything from calm to rage and aggression to beauty. But sometimes, the story comes first, and the music is chosen to tell it. America, includes selections that are Irish in character. Go to www. Connect with SmartMusic! Students: www. Rock and other pop styles will be evident elsewhere, too. The best way to experience the diverse music and intense movement that Drum Corps International groups bring to the field is to be inside the stadium as they engage in artful competition.
With more than shows all over the U. Championship corps deserve a championship city. Each year the spotlight shines on the DCI World Championships, and each year we are inspired by the moving composition of your performances, your leadership and your dedication. Indianapolis has been working hard to raise its game to provide the best for you. In the same way you work tirelessly to perfect your performance, we are working hard to strengthen the championships and our commitment to you.
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