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Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, Sara Bareilles highlight Genesis’ “kaleidoscopic” 2025 programexternal link

For several years, Genesis’ show design decisions have had the same starting point.

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Spirit Alumni Corps preparing for history-infused Semifinals performanceexternal link
Alumni corps have become a staple of the DCI Summer Tour in recent seasons. 
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• 7th Regiment reveals 2025 production• Heat Wave introduces '25 drum major• Meet The Academy's color guard staff• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
“Primary” colors a new vision for Seattle Cascades’ 2025 seasonexternal link
Seattle Cascades show designers wanted to do something a bit different for 2025.
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Les Stentors host "largest camp in years"• Troopers announce percussion staff• Meet Spirit of Atlanta's drum majors• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
2025 Spirit blasting off for other-worldly “rock concert”external link
Spirit of Atlanta brass arranger Michael Martin had a very specific, unique vision. As he put it, he’s had this image in his creative mind for quite a while.
2025 schedule of live streaming eventsexternal link
Drum Corps International fans across the country will have incredible access to the 2025 DCI Tour with an extensive schedule of live webcasts from June through August. In partnership with FloMarching.com, the exciting performances of the world’s greatest marching music ensembles can be streamed directly into your home and on the go.
DCI launches “I Marched” to celebrate the transformative power of marching arts participationexternal link
Drum Corps International (DCI) has unveiled a new campaign, “I Marched,” to highlight the life-changing and lifelong impact on individuals who participate in the marching arts. 
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Steel City Ambassadors accepted for semiquincentennial parade• Academy drummers to perform with Phoenix Symphony• Gold, 7th Regiment announce drum majors for '25• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
March Forth on Marching Music Day 2025!external link
Dedicated to musicians and performers of diverse styles and backgrounds, Marching Music Day celebrates all varieties of the art forms bringing us “music on the move.” 2025 marks the ninth anniversary of the annual occurrence.
A hero’s last ride: Troopers unveil 2025 production, “The Final Sunset”external link
Over the past several years, Troopers have taken audiences on a multi-part journey.
DCI alum Bentley gains valuable championship experience at Ohio Stateexternal link
Graham Bentley’s marching music career began in Columbus, featured a setlist of Earth, Wind and Fire music, and included a marquee performance in Atlanta. 
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Spirit of Sunnyvale marches in Chinese New Year Parade• Meet Bushwackers' 2025 drum majors• Troopers' team talks visual progress• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
NOW AVAILABLE: 2024 DCI World Championship audio downloadsexternal link
Audio recordings of performances from the 2024 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis are now available for purchase and download.
Drum Corps International continues IN STEP Fellowship Initiative for 2025external link
Drum Corps International (DCI) will continue its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the marching arts with the third year of the IN STEP Fellowship Initiative.
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• 7th Regiment, Genesis reveal '25 productions• Meet Golden Empire's 2025 drum majors• Carolina Crown staffers make "40 under 40" list• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
Annual “March Drum Corps” initiative kicks off highlighting open positions in corps across the countryexternal link
Now in its fourth year, the "March Drum Corps" campaign is officially underway for the 2025 season, once again primed to match interested performers with open positions across the DCI landscape. 
Former Cadets member to auction painting in support of DCI scholarshipsexternal link
As a tribute to the history and legacy of her alma mater corps, former Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps member Suzy Grifa is set to auction off an original painting to benefit Drum Corps International’s scholarship funds.
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Crossmen staffer named to Yamaha honoree list• Bluecoats, Regiment bringing back middle school honor bands• Colt Cadets take first steps into 2025• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
Fusion Core’s “Mended” finds strength and beauty in brokenness external link
In preparation for Fusion Core’s 2025 production, program coordinator Mike Marino found himself deep down a “rabbit hole.”
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Cascades announce 2025 program• Meet Genesis' '25 drum major team• Raiders' "largest turnout in many years"• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
Annual DCI Houston event will find a new home at the University of Houstonexternal link
Drum Corps International is confirmed to host the 2025 edition of its popular DCI Houston event at the University of Houston’s TDECU Stadium this summer.
MEGA MONDAY: Tickets to 25+ 2025 DCI Tour events on sale Feb 10external link
Be on the lookout, Monday, February 10 at noon, 12 p.m. ET, when tickets to more than 25 events on the 2025 Drum Corps International Tour schedule will go on sale to the general public, giving drum corps fans around the world a jump start to their plans for the upcoming season of DCI events.
Cincinnati Tradition blends history and heroism with 2025’s “CincinnatUS”external link
For Cincinnati Tradition, 2024 was all about celebration. 
Corps news and announcementsexternal link
• Show reveals from Spirit, Fusion Core• River City Rhythm announces '25 conductors• Meet Zephyrus' 2025 caption head team• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups• And more!
Drum majors build activity-wide community at 2025 leadership summitexternal link
The DCI Drum Major Leadership Summit — an annual gathering geared toward the education and networking for drum corps student leaders — served as a highlight of the 2025 DCI Annual Meetings, held January 8-12 in Indianapolis.