Drum Corps International

Drum Corps International

For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers.

Thirteen original founding member organizations formed the Drum Corps International collective in 1971 to organize and unify leadership for youth-focused competitive drum corps events throughout North America. Directors of those competing groups sought to unite their corps by providing opportunities to perform together—in the end building a foundation for future success.

A non-profit entity was officially established in 1972, and today DCI supports numerous programs around the globe while sanctioning participating recognized drum corps, SoundSport® performance ensembles and DrumLine Battle™ teams performing in more than 100 competitive events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour.

With a vast reach online at DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Drum Corps International delivers the message of “excellence in performance and in life” to more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

dacheson@dci.org

http://DCI.org

  110 W. Washington St, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46204

MARION

317-275-1212

317-713-0690

DCI BANDtastic / INpact Honor Band Programs

Program description

BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the United States.

Participation in this program motivates middle school students to consider the arts as they make important skills development decisions for their high school years and beyond, and impact lifelong arts behaviors.

Students who participate in the BANDtastic! program will enjoy the following opportunities:

  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime performance in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the national schedule of DCI Tour events
  • Take part in rehearsals and sectionals with professional artists and engaging educational clinicians
  • Participate in a Kick It In! educational leadership session with industry renowned motivational speaker Fran Kick that is specifically designed to inspire and excite the minds of middle school students
  • Take part in additional structured activities that promise to be packed full of engaging performances and speakers
  • Tickets to the corresponding DCI Tour event and the opportunity to observe performances from the “best-of-the-best” marching music ensembles
  • Exclusive BANDtastic! gear and “Swag” bags

BANDtastic / INpact Honor Band Programs relies on the amazing talents of the area middle school music educators to fulfill programming at the event (DCI handles all administrative pieces).  Those willing to participate will also receive all of the above PLUS professional development hours, and hotel accommodations for their gifts to these students.

Booking / scheduling contact

Elaine Toon

   317-275-1212

 etoon@dci.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Multi-Discipline, Music
Cultural Origin: Other
Program type: Camp, Field Trip, Professional Development, Student Showcase Opportunities, Workshop/Class (Out-of-School)
Population served: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Students with Disabilities
Subject: Fine Arts: Music
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Aug 9-10th

Available times:

Friday, Aug 9th – 9am – 8 pm (includes celebratory dinner and show)

Saturday, Aug 10th – 9am – 11pm (includes tickets to DCI World Championship Finals)

Space / technical requirements:

1) Band directors nominate* students they feel have demonstrated a high level of commitment to their music departments. Criteria is at the discretion of the director and can be based on a variety of factors from musical talent, to merit, to involvement, to need.

2) Students are selected and accepted to the band based on their nominations. Every school that nominates will have at least two students accepted. Once registered, students will receive the music to rehearse in advance.

3) Accepted students get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rehearse, perform and connect with other outstanding local musicians!

4) Teachers willing to participate may sign up as well – just inquire to DCI regarding current needs of the program

Location(s):

Indianapolis, IN

INpact Band utilizes several venues: Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Military Park, Georgia Street & Pan Am Plaza, and the Pavilion at Pan Am

Fees / Ticketing:

Included in this once-in-a-lifetime experience is DCI swag, super premium seats to DCI World Championships Finals, celebratory “Dinner and a Show” and lunches all for the amazing cost of just $129 (not including housing).  Participating teachers receive package plus hotel accommodations.

IDOE STANDARDS

FINE ARTS: GENERAL MUSIC:
Anchor Standard 1 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music and personal experience:
Anchor Standard 2 - Connect with a varied repertoire of music by exploring the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Anchor Standard 6 - Listen and respond to a varied repertoire of music by interpreting and expressing music through movement.
Anchor Standard 8 - Perform a varied repertoire of music by playing instruments, alone and with others, from rote memory and written notation.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy and dates are all posted at the registration site.