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 2015. Stay posted to corps' websites and social media accounts for additional opportunities that may be added in the coming weeks.
Crossmen
Drum Major eXperience Camp
June 9-12, 2015
San Antonio, TX
Marching Band Leadership eXperience Camp
June 9-10, 2015
San Antonio, TX
Crossmen eXperience Day
June 12, 2015
San Antonio, TX
The Academy
Summer Marching Academy
June 11-13, 2015
Mesa, AZ
Bluecoats (The Blue Way)
Interactive Educational Experience
June 6-7, 2015
Granville, OH
NE Ohio Clinic Series
June 20, 2015
University of Akron, Akron, OH
July 11, 2015
Location TBA
August 3, 2015
Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon, OH
Blue Devils (System Blue)
System Blue Live Events
(Sessions for Percussion, Leadership & Directors, Color Guard)
Between June 10 and July 27, 2015
Locations: Hawaii, Texas, California, Minnesota, California, Missouri, Ohio
The Cavaliers (GearWORKS)
Summer Academy
June 25, 2015
Fort Wayne, IN
Summer Academy
June 29, 2015
Chicago, IL
Summer Academy
August 1, 2015
Allentown, PA
Carolina Crown (CrownLEARNING)
Drum Major/Leadership Camp
May 29-31, 2015
Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC
Guard Day Clinic
May 30, 2015
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Percussion Camp
June 5-7, 2015
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Brass Day Clinic
June 13, 2015
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Phantom Regiment (Precision Arts)
Color Guard Camp
May 29-31, 2015
Rockford University, Rockford, IL
Drum Camp
June 5-7, 2015
Rockford University, Rockford, IL
Brass Camp
June 8-11, 2015
Rockford University, Rockford, IL
Drum Major Camps
June 1-4, 2015
Rockford University, Rockford, IL
June 20-23, 2015
University of Akron, Akron, OH
July 19-22, 2015
University of Louisiana–Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
July 27-30, 2015
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
The Cadets
Music Is Cool: Allentown
June 29, 2015
J. Birney Crum Stadium, Allentown, PA
Music Is Cool: Annapolis
Wednesday, July 29
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
Pacific Crest
Drum Major Camp
June 24-26, 2015
El Camino High School, Oceanside, CA
Blue Knights
Inside the Blue Knights
June 13-15, 2015
Grand Junction, CO
Day of Percussion Clinic
July 11, 2015
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO
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