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Founded in 1981, the Friends of DCI program started with a small, dedicated group of about 30 charter members. The exclusive, members-only program today includes nearly 400 members. More than 180 of the current Friends members have been contributing annually for more than a decade.

Membership in the prestigious Friends of DCI program provides exclusive, partners-only benefits, such as complimentary premium seating at select DCI-produced events, special access to drum corps media, VIP event access and more. In addition, Friends have the benefit of belonging to an exclusive "inner circle" of our most committed fans who wish to encourage -- and enjoy – "Achievement at a Higher Level," today and long into the future.

The following benefits are new for the 2008 season.

Diamond Friendship: $5,000 or more

  • Benefits associated with this level can be customized and are based on the benefits of the Platinum level. Please contact the Friends of DCI Coordinator for additional options.

Platinum Friendship: $2,500 or more

  • 6 Super Premium FANtastic 5 ticket packages to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • Option to purchase 4 additional Super Premium FANtastic 5 ticket packages to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • 10 invitations to the Friends of DCI reception at the 2008 World Championships
  • 2 passes upon request for DCI Major Events and the 2008 World Championships for access to VIP areas where available
  • 1 Fan Network Platinum Membership for 2008
  • 2 DCI Souvenir Yearbooks
  • Drum Corps International Magazine subscription
  • E-mail newsletter with exclusive members-only information

Gold Friendship: $1,250 or more

  • 3 Premium FANtastic 5 ticket packages to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • Option to purchase 3 additional Premium FANtastic 5
    ticket packages to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • 6 invitations to the Friends of DCI reception at the 2008 World Championships
  • 2 DCI Souvenir Yearbooks
  • Drum Corps International Magazine subscription
  • E-mail newsletter with exclusive members-only information

Silver Friendship: $500 or more

  • 1 Premium FANtastic 5 ticket package to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • Option to purchase 1 additional Premium FANtastic 5 ticket package to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • 2 invitations to the Friends of DCI reception at the 2008 World Championships
  • DCI Souvenir Yearbook
  • Drum Corps International Magazine subscription
  • E-mail newsletter with exclusive members-only information

Bronze Friendship: $250 or more

  • Option to purchase 2 Premium FANtastic 5 ticket packages to the World Championships or select DCI Major Events
  • DCI Souvenir Yearbook
  • Drum Corps International Magazine subscription
  • E-mail newsletter with exclusive members-only information

DCI Friendship: $100 or more

  • DCI Souvenir Yearbook
  • Drum Corps International Magazine subscription
  • E-mail newsletter with exclusive members-only information
Become a Friend of DCI today!

Frequently Asked Questions.

For additional information, e-mail the Friends of DCI at friends@dci.org or call 630.628.7888.


Platinum Members may choose Super Premium or Premium seats but are guaranteed six (6) Super Premium seats at no extra charge at the World Championships if so desired. Total ticket packages for the season not to exceed ten (10). All other levels are subject to availability at the time of seating.

Price for complimentary Super Premium seats at the Gold and Silver levels is the difference between Super Premium and Premium package prices.

Seats are assigned first by level of membership and then by years of continued membership within the Friends of DCI.

World Championship FANtastic 5 packages include the World Class Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals as well as the Open Class Semifinals and Finals. The Open Class events are general admission. The World Class events will have the same assigned seats for all three events.
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