Every summer, many Drum Corps International groups take a break from their rigorous rehearsal and performance schedules to give back.
From single day to overnight series of educational clinics and summer camps, corps reach out to junior high, high school and college students to give them the opportunity to learn from top marching music instructors while getting a taste of what it's like to be a part of Marching Music's Major League™.
With events scheduled across the country, here's a look at where and when you can learn from some of the very best during the summer of 2016. Stay posted to corps' websites and social media accounts for additional opportunities that may be added in the coming weeks.
The Academy
Summer Marching Academy
June 11-13, 2016
Mesa, AZ
Blue Devils (System Blue)
System Blue Live Events
(Sessions for Percussion, Leadership, Color Guard)
Between June 15 and July 22, 2016
Southern California, Central California, Texas, Missouri, Hawaii, Minnesota
Blue Knights (Ascend Performing Arts)
BKXperience “Perform” Clinics
June 12, 2016
Stocker Stadium | Grand Junction, CO
July 9, 2016
Sports Authority Field at Mile High | Denver, CO
Spark! An Idea Conference (Music Educators)
July 7, 2016
Weber State University | Ogden, UT
July 9, 2016
Sports Authority Field at Mile High | Denver, CO
Bluecoats
The Blue Way Interactive Educational Experience
June 4-5, 2016
Denison University | Granville, OH
The Cadets (Music Is Cool)
Allentown
June 30, 2016
J. Birney Crum Stadium | Allentown, PA
Annapolis
August 2, 2016
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, MD
Carolina Crown (CrownLEARNING)
Drum Major/Leadership Camp
June 3-5, 2016
Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC
Percussion
June 10-12, 2016
Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC
Color Guard Day Clinic
June 11, 2016
Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC
Brass Day Clinic
June 18, 2016
Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC
Crossmen
Drum Major eXperience Camp
June 14-17, 2016
Blossom Athletic Center | San Antonio, Texas
Student Leadership Workshop
June 15, 2016
Blossom Athletic Center | San Antonio, Texas
Crossmen eXperience Day
June 17, 2016
Blossom Athletic Center | San Antonio, Texas
Pacific Crest
Drum Major Camp
June 29-July 1, 2016
El Camino High School | Oceanside, CA
Phantom Regiment
Brass Camp
June 13-16, 2016
Rockford University | Rockford, IL
Color Guard Camp
June 3-5, 2016
Rockford University | Rockford, IL
Drum Camp
June 10-12, 2016
Rockford University | Rockford, IL
Drum Major Camps
June 6-9, 2016
Rockford University | Rockford, IL
June 23-26, 2016
University of Akron | Akron, OH
July 9-12, 2016
McKendree University | Lebanon, IL
July 18-21, 2016
University of Central Arkansas | Conway, AR
August 1-4, 2016
Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD
Directors’ Workshop
July 15-17, 2016
Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL
Related Links
Students: Kick Start your fall marching band season at select 2016 DCI Tour events.