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he October issue was released about a month ago with the addition of a responsive version for viewing on mobile phones, tablets, and all other common computing devices, supplementing the familiar desktop "flip" magazine that has been available online since May 2022.I’m very pleased to tell you that circulation has nearly tripled as a result. Obviously we’ve been a couple of decades behind the times, but with the help of staff member Gary Dickelman, this major upgrade was made possible...Read More
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ver the past two months we’ve been hard at work shaping a better Drum Corps World for readers everywhere. You told us what would make the magazine more useful and more enjoyable, and we listened. Here’s what’s new:...Read MoreNine Books on Kindle
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his article provides details about our new DCW Mobile version, including options for device and browser settings to enhance your reading experience. While you need not do anything to enjoy DCW Mobile, there are optional settings for Text Size, Light/Dark Mode, Read Aloud (your device will read articles to you), and Language Translation...Read MoreChopSaver
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ordrecht – The Netherlands, September 27, 2025 . . . The apotheosis of the 2025 European corps season was once again held at the FC Dordrecht stadium. Ten units from three different countries came together to battle for the 2025 Premier Class, Junior Class, Concert Class and SoundSport titles...Read MorePearl Percussion
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elle, Germany - September 6, 2025 . . . The very first edition of the German Music Championships was a massive success! The event followed up on the “German Open,” which was discontinued after last year’s final edition....Read MoreI
n 1987, Patricia Anne Chagnon, a native of Massachusetts, arrived in Casper, WY, to join the ranks of one of the most renowned drum and bugle corps in the world. It was the final year under the direction of legendary founder Jim Jones -- the year following a finals performance that would be the corps’ last for over two decades...Read MoreFred J. Miller, Inc.
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as Vegas -- During the fall business meetings of Drum Corps International’s participating ensembles, Nashua, NH’s, Spartans were approved as a World Class member organization. The change comes on the heels of a transition year for the Open Class World Champion corps, in which the group successfully completed a “hybrid” touring model....Read MoreDrill Master
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ithout question, the 2025 drum corps season proved to be one of the most exciting summers in years! Barely catching our proverbial breaths, the activity is already jumping into full gear preparing for the new season. To stay up to date, this edition includes news of upcoming clinics, recruiting events and announced design teams for all drum corps classes.....Read MoreStanbury Uniforms
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ith the relative creative freedom allowed by Drum Corps International, member corps’ color guards were granted the chance to redefine themselves. Originally militaristic carriers of their nation’s flags whose entire performance centered solely around rudimental flag maneuvers and machine-like spinning of mock rifles and sabers (elements that can still be observed even today) dance choreography slowly began to be added into their routines...Read More
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n November of 1981 the Memphis Blues Brass Band, also known as MB3, was presented with the W. C. Handy Award, named for the “Father of the Blues.” The junior corps, active on the field for just the 1980-1983 seasons, received the honor for excellence in music education...Read More
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he Buglers Hall of Fame, in a message to its members, has announced its new officers elected at the organizational meeting of its board of directors. In accordance with the organization’s by-laws, the following officers were elected:...Read MoreT
he popular Drum Corps World history, art, and photo books are now available on Amazon Kindle, including A History of Drum and Bugle Corps v.1 and v.2, The art of drum corps world, plus six seasons of drum corps photos by our renowned photographers that have never appeared in any issues of the magazine....Read More
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eptember 13, 2025, Woodbridge, NJ. The Golden Knights’ “Cavalcade of Music” was reintroduced after a 14-year hiatus. The seats were filled with enthusiastic drum corps fans, folks who have followed drum corps and those who are descendants of alumni...Read More.B
ack for a third year, the Midwest Combine Experience Camp is designed to give aspiring drum corps members an easy, no-pressure way to learn about the drum and bugle corps activity. Jointly hosted by the seven Midwest corps, instructors and administrators from the Blue Stars, The Cavaliers, Colt Cadets, Colts, Madison Scouts, Phantom Regiment and River City Rhythm will be on hand to make it a fun, educational introduction to the activity...Read MoreC
atch up on the latest corps team annoucements, including staff, caption heads, program coordinators, visual and color guard instructional leaders, design staff, educators, directors / assistant directors, arrangers, administrators, creative teams, and...Read MoreDinkles Footwear
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uly 3, 2025 – Along the Mill Brook . . . You know when you have overextended yourself when you hit the wall or, in some cases, the floor. My grand plan to attend the first DCI show of 2025, “Drums Along the Rockies” in Fort Collins, CO, was interrupted by such an overextension. At 70 all of those seven-mile runs, Peak-a-Week hikes and long ski days in the Green Mountains have begun to catch up with me in the form of a fluttery heart. This A-fib condition is also enhanced by anxiety, such as traveling and being away from the Mill Brook and an important project that has been in the works for almost five years--saving a 19th Century, two-room schoolhouse and starting a music school....Read MoreBand Shoppe
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n this issue from Sept. 1971: PACIFIC NORTHWEST, Hap'nin' Set, STARDUSTERS, THE GREAT PLAINS: SOUND OFF, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. Recall that 1971 was a pivitol and controversial year for drum corps. Details? Check out Toni O's Hap'nin' Set...Read More
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or five remarkable decades, Moe Knox traveled extensively, capturing the essence and spirit of thousands at drum corps shows. He became known as the eyes of the drum corps community, a title that resonated deeply with those who had the pleasure of working alongside him. Drum Corps World is proud to share some of his amazing work. Moe left this world at age 89 on May 2, 2025, but gifted us a treasure trove of drum corps' glory days...Read MoreFriends of DCI
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rum Corps World is proud to display vintage artwork by the late Don Daber, who left this world on April 4, 2019. Don had a tremendous impact on drums corps with his artwork that appeared throughout activity publications...Read MoreDCX
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