Spending a summer performing with a drum corps encompasses a whole lot more than hot days on the rehearsal field and marching through football stadiums across the United States. 2014 Blue Knights bass drummer Andrew Loyola gives a candid and surprisingly thorough glimpse into life on the road for a touring drum corps member in this fun video that summarizes every day of his summer in one-second increments.

DCI Audition Season

Many corps will begin their off-season audition camps within the next month and are actively recruiting members to join their ranks. As these groups get ready for the summer of 2015, we've assembled a handy webpage to help you get your start in becoming the next member of Marching Music's Major League. Visit DCI.org/audition to find a variety of resources including a list of audition dates and locations, links to additional information about each corps, and an age calculator to help you determine if you are eligible to march this summer.