Drum Corps International :: Marching Music's Major League™

		MENC: The National Association for Music Education MENC: The National Association for Music Education seeks to advance music education by encouraging the study of and making of music by all. Among the world's largest arts education organizations, MENC marked its centennial in 2007 as the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Through membership of more than 75,000 active, retired, and pre-service music teachers, and with 60,000 honor students and supporters, MENC serves millions of students nationwide through activities at all teaching levels, from preschool to graduate school. View more information about MENC: The National Association for Music Education

Corporate Partners

		NAMM, the International Music Products Association Over the past century, NAMM has proudly represented the industry that brings the gift of music into people's lives. What started in May of 1901 as a small, grassroots organization of 52 founding Members has since blossomed into an international association representing nearly 9,000 retailers and manufacturers of musical instruments and products from 85 countries worldwide. View more information about NAMM, the International Music Products Association

		Pearl Corporation Pearl is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of percussion products including Drumset, Hardware, Pearl Percussion, Concert Percussion, Adams Musical Instruments, and Marching Percussion. View more information about Pearl Corporation

		Yamaha Corporation of America We are the leader in providing quality musical instruments, research, information, and service to educators, students and musicians both aspiring and professional. View more information about Yamaha Corporation of America

		Fred J. Miller, Inc. Fred J. Miller Inc. is a family owned business with more than 60 years experience in all phases of pageantry. Known for the breadth and diversity of its products and services, FJM supplies corps, bands and guards with a wide range of performance wear as well as flags, accessories and instructional clinics. View more information about Fred J. Miller, Inc.

		Stanbury Uniforms Stanbury has a complete line of performance wear, including our Synergy line of washable uniforms, as worn by Phantom Regiment, the Bluecoats and the Blue Stars. View more information about Stanbury Uniforms

		DeMoulin Bros. and Co. With more than a century of experience, contemporary design techniques, state-of-the-art technology, expanded production capacity and an entire organization dedicated to the industry's highest quality, DeMoulin can help you with all of your music apparel requirements. View more information about DeMoulin Bros. and Co.

		The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association welcomes Drum Corps International to our exciting, vibrant city. View more information about The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association

		The Band Hall Known for its highly acclaimed design team, The Band Hall can create the perfect uniform for your marching band, color guard, or winter drum line. The Band Hall’s complete line of band accessories include shoes, gloves, rifles, sabers, flag poles, in-stock flags, and the world’s largest selection of flag fabrics. View more information about The Band Hall

		Conn-Selmer, Inc King Ultimate Marching Brass is a line of innovative and highly sought after marching brass instruments designed back in 2002 in conjunction with one of DCI’s top corps, Phantom Regiment. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and distributed worldwide by Conn-Selmer, Inc., King has become the sound most desired for marching music worldwide. View more information about Conn-Selmer, Inc

		U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs martial and popular music for hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. The Drum and Bugle Corps travels more than 50,000 miles annually, performing in excess of 400 events across the nation and abroad. View more information about U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps

		Woodwind and Brasswind Since 1978, Woodwind & Brasswind has been the number one source for all things musical, offering expert help with the largest selection of top brand products at the best prices. Our team of experts features seasoned music educators & gigging musicians who specialize in helping you choose from over 50,000 items to make sure you receive the instrument or accessory that matches your needs exactly. Most often our products can be sold at discount prices – contact us today to learn more! View more information about Woodwind and Brasswind

		Evans Drumheads With 50 years of history and success, Evans Drumheads, the pioneer of drumhead manufacturing and design have set the tone for today's drumhead manufacturers. Evans was the first to use polyester film commercially, succeeding in creating a weatherproof head, and ultimately changing drumhead manufacturing forever. Today, Evans is the innovator with a diverse array of drumheads and accessories to meet your Band and Orchestral, Pro Combo, and Afro Cuban needs. View more information about Evans Drumheads

		Pro-Mark Corporation ProMark is a family owned company that has been a leader in the industry of drum stick, mallet and accessory production for over 50 years. Today, ProMark, the only company to manufacture both stick and mallets under one roof produces hundreds of models which are sold in over 110 countries around the world. With a broad product line that spans every level from beginner to professional; Pro-Mark continues to set new standards in the world of percussion. View more information about Pro-Mark Corporation

Tour Partners

		Zildjian Zildjian's Legendary Passion For Quality Makes Every Cymbal As Pure As The Original View more information about Zildjian

		Remo, Inc “By creating instruments to meet the ever-growing, ever-changing needs of drumming, we've been bringing the world of percussion together for over 40 years.” –Remo Belli Founder, REMO Inc. View more information about Remo, Inc

		Vic Firth Company For over 40 years, Vic Firth Inc. has produced the finest drumsticks and mallets available. Innovative design, coupled with uncompromising quality control, truly provides our customers with the "Perfect Pair". It is this commitment that makes us the world's largest manufacturer of drumsticks and mallets. View more information about Vic Firth Company

		Directors Showcase Director’s Showcase has quietly grown into one of the largest and most diverse manufacturers and distributors of marching band, colorguard and concertwear accessories in the industry. Our popular MTX marching shoe, worn by The Cavaliers, Blue Devils, Santa Clara Vanguard, Carolina Crown and Madison Scouts, took the drum corps world by storm with its debut in 2001. View more information about Directors Showcase

		Roland USA, Inc. Roland is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic musical instruments and music gear. From synthesizers and digital recording products to guitar effects, electronic percussion, digital pianos and home keyboards, Roland has led the way for over 30 years. View more information about Roland USA, Inc.

		U.S. Army Bands The Army Band Program offers talented musicians a unique opportunity to do what they do best-play music. If you're interested in earning a living while embracing your passion for music, visit us at http://band.goarmy.com/ View more information about U.S. Army Bands

		Etymotic Research, Inc. Etymotic Research, Inc. is an engineering-driven research, development and manufacturing company. The name "Etymotic" (pronounced "et-im-oh-tik.") means "true to the ear." Mead Killion, Ph.D. founded Etymotic Research in 1983 to design products that accurately assess hearing, improve the lives of those with hearing loss, protect hearing, and enhance the listening experience of musicians and music lovers everywhere. View more information about Etymotic Research, Inc.

		System Blue System Blue: a mixture of products, educational live events and publishing that will help develop a System of Excellence for band directors, teachers, staff, designers, performers and marching members. View more information about System Blue

		Hard Rock Cafe International With a total of 161 venues in 52 countries, including 129 cafes and 13 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. View more information about Hard Rock Cafe International

Championship Partners

		Drum Corps World Publishing since the 1970s as a tabloid newspaper, Drum Corps World (DCW) has provided more than 35 years of continuous coverage of the drum and bugle corps activity. Including a wide variety of information and feature articles about the corps and events of Drum Corps International, the publication's world-wide team of writers and photographers also cover other marching arts activities in North America, Europe, Asia and even Africa. View more information about Drum Corps World

		Innovative Percussion Inc. Innovative Percussion is dedicated to providing the percussion world with professional products of an unequaled quality and has now become recognized as a leader in the manufacturing of percussion mallets and sticks. View more information about Innovative Percussion Inc.

		Dynasty USA Dynasty Marching Brass and Dynasty USA Marching Percussion are recognized as the leaders in marching instrument design and they are used the world over by marching bands on every level. View more information about Dynasty USA

Strategic Partners

		Drum Corps Associates Drum Corps Associates, the sanctioning body of all-age drum and bugle corps, strives to provide performers with stimulating and rewarding social experiences, to provide a competitive outlet for performers, and to entertain and excite the audience. View more information about Drum Corps Associates

		Music For All, Inc (BOA) Music For All's mission is to create and provide positively life-changing experiences for students, teachers, parents, and communities. View more information about Music For All, Inc (BOA)

		Winter Guard International (WGI) WGI Sport of the Arts, a non-profit youth organization, is the governing body leading the winter guard and indoor percussion activities. It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music to life through performance in a competitive format. Now entering its 30th year, the sport is ever-changing and growing, with over 11,000 participants at the Sport of the Arts World Championships in April. View more information about Winter Guard International (WGI)

		USBands Formerly known as the USSBA, USBands is America's fastest growing scholastic music organization hosting over 140 events in 22 states each fall. Over 700 high school marching bands participate in USBands' events as the organization provides quality performance opportunities through the administration and facilitation of competitions and festivals. View more information about USBands

		Jolesch Photography Since 1975, Jolesch Photography has been photographing thousands of music groups, festivals, grads, and other special events each year. View more information about Jolesch Photography

		SOME The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment is a Non-Profit California corporation founded in 1978 for the purpose of supporting local youth organizations and the performing arts on a continuing basis.. Funds raised by this organization are reinvested in the community. To date, over $1,000,000 has been granted to deserving groups and individuals. View more information about SOME

Media Partners

		Marching.com Celebrating its 15th season in 2010, Marching.com is an authoritative online destination for marching-related events, links, resources, news and photos. Coverage encompasses marching activities around the world. Marching.com speaks with a passionate and positive voice, and in 2009 the site served more than 600,000 unique visitors. View more information about Marching.com

		Halftime Magazine Halftime Magazine highlights the sights, sounds and spirit of marching band from the perspective of high school and college musician-athletes. The bimonthly print magazine and interactive website connects musician-athletes through shared experiences about competitions, school spirit and band traditions with profiles, first person accounts and thought-provoking feature stories. View more information about Halftime Magazine

		RTV6 Indianapolis RTV6 Indianapolis is a promotional media partner of Drum Corps International for the DCI World Championships and the Celebrate Indy Arts Parade in Indianapolis. View more information about RTV6 Indianapolis