Drum and Bugle Corps

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Saturday, July 30

There are those among us who march to the beat of a different drummer. And then there are the people who actually play those drums, loudly and with a passion. When schooled marching-band drummers perform en masse, and in tempo, with flair, it’s impressive. The unenlightened should check out the Drum Corps Associates Preview of Champions competition at 7 p.m. at Groves Stadium. Seven of the best drumlines in the country will compete – and this isn’t just a musical competition. It’s akin to a well-choreographed gang fight in which colorfully clad participants bust a few moves and some heads (drumheads, that is). Admission is $17.