Miscellaneous Drum Corps International Finals

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A phenomenon in the U.S. that has developed quite a following are the Drum and Bugle Corps competitions. Basically this evolved from the marching band halftime shows at football games dropping the woodwinds that can't be heard outdoors anyway and taking percussion, marching formations and auxiliary group routines to a whole new level. I have had the opportunity of watching several of the top groups perform live and they tour throughout the country preparing for the finals. There is nothing like seeing and hearing these groups in person.

Here is an introduction to this "art form" that combines the competitiveness of sports with the creativity of artistic design and music.