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(dci.org) Drum Corps International’s Open Class World Championship events are headed to a legendary marching music destination. Beginning in 2026, the two-day kickoff to DCI World Championships Week will be hosted in Dayton, Ohio. The move follows a scheduling conflict with Indiana Wesleyan University, which served as the Open Class home for five successful seasons … Continue reading “Open Class World Championship to relocate to Dayton’s Welcome Stadium”

(dci.org) Entering its third season under the Drum Corps International umbrella, the DCI All-Age Class has announced a major shift in its competitive structure. Moving away from tiered sub-classes, the division will now compete as one unified field, mirroring the format of its World and Open Class counterparts. “Since becoming part of DCI, our corps … Continue reading “DCI All-Age Class moves to unified competitive format”

(dci.org) Drum Corps International is set to retire its online Marching Music Downloads store, effective January 1, 2026. This decision means DCI will conclude its direct retail role in the sale of individual performance audio and digital media products. “For decades, the sounds of Drum Corps International have been cherished by our community, and we … Continue reading “Marching Music Downloads store to be retired after December 31, 2025”

2026 DCI Tour Schedule

(mandarins.org) Sacramento, California – October 30, 2026 – Mandarins Performing Arts has announced that the Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps will take a hiatus from the 2026 Drum Corps International season as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen organizational infrastructure, enhance member experience, and ensure long-term sustainability amid evolving economic conditions affecting the performing … Continue reading “Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps Announces Strategic Hiatus for 2026 Season”