- Marching Music's Major LeagueTM
Established in 1985, the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame honors the outstanding achievements of marching music’s passionate and committed administrators, creators, instructors, judges, and others who have made significant contributions through years of hard work, innovation, and direction.
To date, 148 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. New members are elected in the spring of each year.
2025 recipients of the Jim Jones Leadership Award with DCI Hall of Fame member Gene Monterastelli.
This award is given each year to one Open Class and one World Class drum major. It is named after Jim Jones one of the founding directors of Drum Corps International and a charter member of the Hall of Fame. Selections are made each year by a committee of Hall of Fame members. The funds for the award are also provided by members of the Hall of Fame.
Currently there are 148 DCI Hall of Fame members.
