Larry McCormick, dies at 88

Larry McCormick, visionary behind early drum corps educational videos, dies at 88 Larry McCormick: Percussionist. Teacher. Arranger. Entrepreneur. In all of those areas he was one thing above all — An innovator. The 2000 Drum Corps International Hall of Fame inductee died on July 16 at the age of 88. His passing was reported by … Continue reading “Larry McCormick, dies at 88”

Mandarins 2027 Update

Mandarins Performing Arts Board of Directors Unanimously Votes to Begin Process Toward Drum Corps’ Intent to Return to the Field in 2027 Sacramento, Calif., July 3, 2026 – Mandarins Performing Arts Board of Directors has unanimously voted to begin the formal process of intending to return the Mandarins Drum Corps to the Drum Corps International … Continue reading “Mandarins 2027 Update”

Drum Corps International appoints Brad Furlano as Chief Executive Officer

(dci.otg) INDIANAPOLIS — Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, has appointed Brad Furlano as its next chief executive officer. Furlano’s appointment comes by unanimous decision of the DCI Board of Directors. He will officially start in the position on September 1, stepping in as the fifth full-time CEO of Drum Corps International since the … Continue reading “Drum Corps International appoints Brad Furlano as Chief Executive Officer”

Drum Corps International announces leadership transition

(dci.org) INDIANAPOLIS — Drum Corps International (DCI) today announced a transition in its leadership as Chief Executive Officer Nate Boudreaux departs the organization to pursue the next chapter of his professional career. DCI Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Clevenger has been appointed interim CEO. Boudreaux, the fourth CEO in DCI’s 50-plus-year history, led meaningful progress across … Continue reading “Drum Corps International announces leadership transition”

“Big, Loud & Live” returns to theaters nationwide, August 6, 2026

(dci.org) Drum Corps International is set to bring the power and precision of the world’s finest marching music ensembles to the big screen. The 2026 edition of “Big, Loud & Live” returns on Thursday, August 6, presented in partnership with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of theatrical content worldwide. USBands and Ultimate Drill Book … Continue reading ““Big, Loud & Live” returns to theaters nationwide, August 6, 2026”

Open Class World Championship to relocate to Dayton’s Welcome Stadium

(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”

Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership

Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence 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 & ’17) and current Bluecoats staff … Continue reading “Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership”

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