Quincy, MA
July 2, 2023
World Class 1. Boston Crusaders 78.550 2. The Cadets 74.750 Open Class 1. Spartans 62.300 2. 7th Regiment 53.800
Drum Corps World – July 2023
Corps at the Crest – San Diego (2023)
Vista, CA
July 1, 2023
World Class 1. Blue Devils 77.300 2. Mandarins 71.200 3. The Academy 65.550 4. Pacific Crest 64.050 Open Class 1. Blue Devils B 62.100 2. Gold 61.650 3. Golden Empire 56.750 4. Vessel 52.750 5. Impulse 52.650 6. Blue Devils C 48.450
Drums on Parade (2023)
Madison, WI
July 1, 2023
World Class 1. Blue Stars 70.600 2. Troopers 67.350 3. Colts 66.200 4. Madison Scouts 64.800 Open Class 1. Colt Cadets 47.900 All Age Class 1. Govenaires 56.050
The Beanpot (2023)
Lynn, MA
July 1, 2023
World Class 1. Boston Crusaders 77.150 2. The Cadets 73.750 Open Class 1. Spartans 61.400 2. 7th Regiment 52.650
Barnum Festival (2023)
An Early Heat Wave Upsets the Rhythm of Life in the South
Emily Cochrane reported from Daphne, Ala.
July 1, 2023
The drum line stood beneath a canopy of trees and rattled through rolls of sextuplets, with reddened shoulders glistening. As the sun blistered the parking lot, rows of trumpet, tuba and mellophone players marched back and forth, wiping sweat from their foreheads at the end of each passage of music.Temperatures here in Daphne, Ala., had climbed past 90 degrees, and the humidity made it feel at least 10 degrees hotter. Yet even as a record-breaking heat wave seared most of the American South this week, the members of the Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps chose to push on, not wanting to miss a moment of the intensive camp they had been waiting all year for.
“The heat has gotten me once or twice this season,” said Gracie Binns, an 18-year-old member of the color guard. “It’s kind of worn me down already.” But, she added, “I like the challenge of it.”
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On the sprawling campus of Daphne High School, near Mobile, there was no question the heat felt worse this year. The musicians kept one another updated with heat index readings and data on how quickly the sun might burn them. Just days into a three-week camp, sunburns had begun to blister, and awkward tan lines marking socks, watches, sleeves and shoe straps were deepening.
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This stretch of summer is crucial for Southwind, one of 40 marching ensembles that compete under Drum Corps International, which has maintained the nation’s post-World War I tradition of civilian drum and bugle corps. Tuition for the entire year, including lodging, uniforms, food and travel during practice and to each competition, is about $4,200.
After months of auditions and more scattered practices during the winter months, these weeks are the opportunity for the musicians to drill down on the intricacies and precision of a roughly 10-minute medley and its accompanying choreography on a football field.
DCI Central Indiana (2023)
Muncie, IN
June 30, 2023
1. Carolina Crown 75.000 2. Phantom Regiment 72.550 3. Blue Stars 70.450 4. The Cavaliers 70.100 5. Troopers 66.500 6. Colts 65.850
Midwest Premiere (2023)
Rockford, MI
June 28, 2023
1. Phantom Regiment 71.300 2. Blue Stars 69.900 3. Troopers 66.750 4. Colts 65.300
DCA & DCI announce partnership agreement for organizations’ 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons
(dci.org)
Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) will partner for the 2024 and 2025 competitive seasons to produce, promote and expand the “DCI All-Age Class.”
Under the agreement, DCA corps will perform under their own competitive rules while adhering to the operating policies of DCI; with the goal of creating mutual success through the wide-reaching support and promotion of the unique opportunities provided through participation in All-Age drum corps and attendance at their events .
Additional details of the newly established partnership will be made available later this summer.
What this means
For the past several years, the boards of directors of Drum Corps Associates (DCA) and Drum Corps International (DCI) have been collaborating on several fronts to sustain and grow the drum corps activity.
This past winter, at the request of DCA, a proposal was presented by DCI CEO Dan Acheson and DCA president John Carr to DCA corps directors, outlining the potential framework of an “All-Age Class” plan. The proposal was reviewed and discussed at length, and was ultimately approved by the DCA corps directors for implementation in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was contained in the proposal?
The proposal recommended the integration of DCA into DCI as an “All-Age Class,” maintaining existing DCA rules, judging criteria, and weekend-only format.Why was this proposal brought forward?
Over the past decade, DCA has observed a considerable decline in the number of participating corps and a significant decline in championship ticket sales. DCA show sponsors have also been struggling to fill shows with a sufficient number of competing units to ensure the viability of the event.During the same time frame, DCI Open Class corps have sometimes struggled for performance opportunities. With both circuits sharing very similar missions, this move is intended to leverage efficiencies to ensure greater success for all.
How does this integration benefit the DCA circuit and DCA member corps?
The partnership with DCI provides for greater exposure of DCA corps to new audiences, and provides access to key DCI resources including event management expertise, participant health, wellness and safety programs, potential partnerships and an expanded marketing reach.What is DCI All-Age Class?
The DCI All-Age Class will consist of current DCA member corps, coordinated by existing DCA president John Carr. The current DCA competitive rules will continue to apply to all DCI All-Age corps. DCI policies relating to operational areas such as participant safety, SafeSport® training, music licensing and other key areas will apply.Will the rules for DCA/DCI All-Age corps change?
Current DCA rules will apply, and are subject to existing rule change procedures.Will the performance schedule change?
DCI All-Age corps will perform mostly on weekends as DCA has in the past. Championships will be moved from Labor Day weekend to the second weekend in August in line with the DCI World Championships.Where will DCI All-Age Championships be held?
DCI All-Age Championship finals will be held in Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday morning and afternoon in Indianapolis, prior to the start of the DCI World Championship Finals event.How will this impact DCA corps financially?
For most DCA corps, this change will represent an increase in costs due to expenses relating to travel and housing for the World Championships in Indianapolis.Will I be able to see DCI World Class, Open Class, and All-Age Class corps in the same show?
As future schedules are created, the goal is to fully leverage opportunities to showcase a diverse lineup of corps across classes to the greatest degree and as often as possible within the existing parameters of the tour.