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.
dacheson@dci.org
http://DCI.org
110 W. Washington St, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46204
MARION
317-275-1212
317-713-0690
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:
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.
Elaine Toon
317-275-1212
etoon@dci.org
Aug 9-10th
Friday, Aug 9th – 9am – 8 pm (includes celebratory dinner and show)
Saturday, Aug 10th – 9am – 11pm (includes tickets to DCI World Championship Finals)
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
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
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.
Cancellation policy and dates are all posted at the registration site.