Want to learn more about Marching Band this summer? GO TO A DRUM CORPS SHOW 2019 Drum and Bugle Corps are not called “bands” but rather “corps”. The Drum and Bugle Corps Activity was started after World War 1. Many of the original Drum Corps were sponsored by veterans groups at the conclusion of the war. Today Drum and Bugle Corps is the closest thing we have to professional marching band. Drum Corps International (DCI) has drum corps from around the world that have members under age 22. Drum Corps Associates (DCA) is comprised of members of all ages. North Jersey is the heart of drum corps history as the birthplace of the most legendary drum corps in both circuits. The 10 Time DCI World Champion Cadets were started in Garfield and the 9 Time DCA World Champion Caballeros are located in Hawthorne. Shows in our area this summer: June 20 – DCI at the Movies (Premiere Night!) – check dci.org for more info June 28 – DCI Allentown #1 – The Cadets, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Music City, and Raiders. Ticket info at dci.org July 2 - DCI at Metlife: See the Cadets, Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, 7th Regiment (Watch Jocelyn!), Jersey Surf, Music City and others. Ticket info at dci.org. July 13 - DCA Clifton: Drum Corps Grand Prix featuring the Caballeros, Fusion and Caballeros Alumni as close to home as possible. Ticket info at CABS.org August 3 - DCA Kingston: Ticket info at www.chkingston.org August 2 & 3 - DCI East at Allentown PA: Over two days see every DCI corps perform their show at the last regional before championships. An amazing two days of performances. Ticket info at DCI.org Check Flomarching.com for streaming opportunities throughout the summer. Going on Vacation... Check DCI.org or DCACORPS.org to locate other shows around the country. .