Wakefield High School Stadium
The 2010 Drum Corps International Tour returns to the Nation's Capitol this summer as DCI Salutes America on Saturday, June 26. Taking place at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va., this event will feature six World Class corps including the Bluecoats, Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, Jersey Surf, Phantom Regiment and Spirit. Individual-night tickets for this event will go on sale Tuesday, April 13. Call 317.275.1212 or order online beginning at 10 a.m. ET.
 
In addition to all the on-the-field excitement, the Capitol City will be abuzz leading into this competition with MENC: The National Association for Music Education's Music Education Week. An annual series of events now in its second year, Music Education Week caters to educators from across the country with opportunities for professional development, music education advocacy, and a wide variety of concerts and other activities. New for this year will be the Drum Corps International sponsored Marching Music Academy, which has been developed specifically for music teachers looking for ways to engage their students in marching music. The educational sessions will be led by notable Drum Corps International personalities and include a special appearance by the Phantom Regiment. Learn more about the Marching Music Academy.