Modern junior drum and bugle corps (drum corps for short) are independent youth organizations made up of up to 135 14- to 22-year-olds who spend the summer rehearsing and performing an 11-minute show in which they play a variety of horns or percussion instruments, or spin flags, rifles, sabres, and other implements,

Do you get paid to be in a drum corps?

Where Does the Money Go? The money paid for tuition goes to pay for instruments, equipment, uniforms, instruction, and facility rental, as well as transportation, food, and housing during the tour. The corps pays the instructors and teachers and has to pay for housing and practice facilities.

What is the difference between marching band and drum corps?

Whereas a marching band will include flutes, clarinets and saxophones, a drum and bugle corps utilizes only brass and percussion and color guard (no woodwind instruments) and they are not affiliated with a school or college.

Who is eligible for drum corps?

DCI limits the age of participants to 21 years of age and younger. A participant who is 22 years before June 1 would be unable to compete. Some European and Asian drum corps associations have no age limit.

Why does drum corps have an age limit?

Many corps do have a minimum age limit to ensure they provide a consistent and safe experience for all members. With DCAs weekend competition schedule, and numerous regional shows, we provide one of the most cost and time accessible drum corps experiences!

What is the age limit for drum corps?

21 years of age Drum Corps Internationals age limit is 21 years of age with one exception - corps members who turn 22 on or after June 1 are eligible to march during that year.

How long is a drum corps season?

The competitive season runs from July 3rd until the end of DCI World Championships on August 8th.

How long is a drum corps show?

12 minutes Corps prepare a new show each year, approximately 8–12 minutes in length, and refine it throughout the summer tour. Shows are performed on football fields and are judged in various musical and visual categories, or captions.

Do drum corps provide instruments?

First, drum corps use only brass instrumentation – no woodwinds like saxophones, clarinets and flutes. Second, most marching bands (in the United States) are affiliated with schools and are usually inclusive – everyone who wants to participate is accommodated.

Will there be drum corps in 2021?

Drum Corps International has announced plans for the summer of 2021 including a three-day series of “Celebration Events” to be held in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium August 12-14, along with a Celebration Tour beginning on July 24.

Are the Blue Devils marching in 2021?

Blue Devils and Santa Clara Vanguard will not be performing in Indianapolis in 2021.

What is the highest scoring DCI show ever?

99.65 They also hold the record for the highest score in DCI history, winning the 2014 DCI World Championship title with a score of 99.65. The Blue Devils are the current DCI Champions, with an unmatched record of 19 titles to date.

Why are there no trombones in DCI?

Its not as big of an issue as youd think - non-unison trombone parts (in DCI) are largely static so you dont notice the different movements. Also most trombones used have triggers which can allow you to manipulate the slide positions too. Beethoven described the trombone as “The Voice Of God”!