Drum Corps

a marching band, of drum players usually under the direction of a drum major.

chorus [noun] a group of singers and dancers in a musical show.

The early origins of drum and bugle corps trace back to military bands, where drums and bugles played crucial roles in communication, coordination, and morale during battles. These traditional military bands provided the foundation for the evolution of modern drum and bugle corps, emphasizing precision and artistry.

The elements of drum corps Drum corps members come in three forms: brass, percussion and color guard.

154 performers What is a Drum Corps? Modern drum corps are comprised of 154 performers who range in age from about 14 to 22. Each corps is made up of brass musicians, percussionists and a color guard. They perform an 11-minute program on a standard football field.

Double Kick Bass Can Easily Add Intensity If you incorporate lots of double kick into your playing, you'll be using more of your full body and activating your core while playing drums and it's much easier to get the heart rate up and break a sweat.

: a group of persons associated together or acting under common direction. especially : a body of persons having a common activity or occupation.

A corps includes two to five divisions with anywhere between 20,000 and 45,000 soldiers. A lieutenant general is in command. The corps is the highest level of command that can provide operational direction for actual combat. Higher levels are concerned with administration rather than operations.

Drum Corps International World Class Champions

• Blue Devils – 21 titles (2 ties)
• The Cadets – 10 titles (1 tie)
• The Cavaliers – 7 titles (1 tie)
• Santa Clara Vanguard – 7 titles (1 tie)
• Madison Scouts – 2 titles.
• Phantom Regiment – 2 titles (1 tie)
• Anaheim Kingsmen – 1 title.
• Star of Indiana – 1 title.

So what are the specific differences? 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.

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.

Students learn and improve valuable personal skills like teamwork, time management and problem solving. Members of all DCI-affiliated corps are challenged to personally accept a new sense of discipline and responsibility.