Corporate partners

(YTC) is the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global tire manufacturer founded in 1917. YTC produces and markets premium tires for passenger cars, light trucks, commercial trucks, and motorsports. It is headquartered in Santa Ana, California and operates U.S. plants in Virginia and Mississippi.

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Ultimate Drill Book creates educational tools for drum corps, marching bands, winter guards, and indoor percussion ensembles. Their revolutionary mobile application, UDBapp, is used by over 35 drum corps and tens of thousands of marchers in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

DeMoulin Bros. and Co. is the oldest and largest manufacturer of music performance group apparel in the world. The company manufactures an endless range of uniforms for marching bands, concert bands, color guards, choirs and many other music related performance groups.

Fred J. Miller Inc. is a family owned business with more than 60 years experience in all phases of the pageantry arts. Known for the breadth and diversity of its products and services, FJM supplies corps, bands and guards with a wide range of performance wear as well as flags, accessories and instructional clinics.

Known for craftsmanship. Appreciated for durability. Envied by marching bands nationwide. The legacy of Fruhauf's high-end, custom-fit and flexible garments is rooted in 100 years of tradition, adding to the experience of all musicians who’ve dawned one of its uniforms. Fruhauf Uniforms are the only multi-generational, family-owned, band uniform manufacturer in the country. Guided by artisan craftsmen and intertwined with the history of band uniforms, from design to delivery, they ensure excitement and satisfaction with every garment produced.

After nearly 100 years of producing uniforms for the marching arts, the fire still burns bright. It is Stanbury's commitment to continue the legacy of founder William Stanbury. His philosophy to provide exceptional customer service, impeccable attention to detail and quality products that stand the test of time will continue to guide the company.

"The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performs martial and popular music for hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. The Drum and Bugle Corps travels more than 50,000 miles annually, performing in excess of 400 events across the nation and abroad.

Established in 1960 as Yamaha International Corporation, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) offers a full line of musical instruments and audio/visual products to the U.S. market. YCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan, and is one of the largest global subsidiary companies.

Silent Command is an educational consulting service determined to help programs that participate in the marching arts transcend to the next level.

B.A.C. Musical Instruments and its 8-2-5 Marching division were founded on the belief that high-quality, thoughtfully designed instruments can transform lives. From hand-crafting custom brass in Kansas City’s Historic Jazz District to outfitting school programs, drum corps, and marching bands nationwide, we invest in musicians at every level. We are revolutionizing the music world through the way we channel our expertise—and our passion—into fostering musical excellence, access, and community growth nationwide.

Digital Performance Gear provides creative and inspired choices for uniforms, flags, floors, props, and more for the pageantry arts. They utilize state of the art technologies and manufacturing techniques, offering constant innovation to a diverse set of products.

Director's Showcase International (DSI) is the leading wholesale distributor of marching band accessories, guard equipment, and concert & choral attire. Their most notable brands include the MTX marching shoe, Viper marching shoe, Velocity marching shoe, Command Center podiums, Ever-Dri performance gloves, Ever-Jazz dance shoe, StarLite 2 dance boot, Excalibur Sabre and Elite Rifles.

Get the custom look your marching band, color guard, and drumline needs to set you apart from the competition. Field & Floor FX's award-winning team brings more than 30 years of marching experience to create eye-catching flags, backdrops, props, and indoor floors with a state-of-the-art printing process for strong, superior color!

Kaleidoscope Adventures is a full service tour company specializing in student group travel with an emphasis on developing festival and performance tours for middle and high school bands, choirs, and orchestras. The company also specializes in senior class trips, dance and theater as well as educational tours for science and history groups.

Pearl is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of percussion products including drumset, hardware, Pearl percussion, concert percussion, Adams musical instruments, and marching percussion.

TAMA offers Drum Kits, Snare Drums, Original Percussion, Hardware, Microphone Stands and Sticks, plus drum accessories like bags, cases and practice goods.

Formerly known as the USSBA, USBands is America's fastest growing scholastic music organization hosting more than 140 events in 22 states each fall. More than 700 high school marching bands participate in USBands' events as the organization provides quality performance opportunities through the administration and facilitation of competitions and festivals.

Innovative Percussion is a leading manufacturer of drumsticks, keyboard mallets, and many other percussion implements. Rooted in the marching arts, Innovative Percussion is proud to partner with many of the activity’s most prominent organizations and educators.

Marching Health gives bands, drum corps, and indoor ensembles the tools to physically prepare for their season properly. They optimize members’ performance abilities by improving their movements skills and teaching them proactive health strategies.

Since football arrived on Bison Hill, the Bison Brigade Marching Band has energized fans and elevated school spirit. During a typical season, the Bison Brigade performs two to three shows over the course of all home football games. Participation is open to all students, regardless of major.

Pageantry Innovations designs and manufactures industry-leading carts and accessories for pro audio, catering to marching bands, houses of worship, and live sound professionals. Our products simplify the transport, deployment, and use of sound systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. We empower performers and audio engineers to focus on their craft with solutions tailored to their needs.

PepWear is dedicated to commemorating the achievements and accomplishments of youth, whether in music, sports, or the arts. Through their custom apparel services and official event merchandise, PepWear serves their mission of making school memories last forever. They work directly with teachers and organizers all over the country and attend more than 700 school and youth events each year. PepWear is our official event and apparel merchandise provider.

Remo is proud to be at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing practices, and strives to limit their impact on the environment while sustaining jobs and pushing the limits of drumhead and drum technology. Join the global community of drummers and experience the transformative effect of rhythm with Remo.

What Steve started over 60 years ago as a simple hobby of collecting unique and rare percussion instruments, has now evolved into being the go-to shop for all of your percussion needs. Steve always wanted to be able to provide you with the best collection of percussion instruments and supplies possible. The legacy that is his company continues that vision today.

FloMarching is a division of FloSports, an innovative sports media and events company based in Austin, Texas. Focused on three areas – live competition and coverage, original content, and owned and operated events – the company takes fragmented communities and provides them the platform to connect with the sports they love.

Visit Indy is responsible for promoting the city of Indianapolis. As an unprecedented level of cooperation between business and government boosts Indianapolis to a completely new level, Visit Indy revels in the opportunity to show its city off.

Music for All is one of the nation's biggest and most influential organizations in support of active music-making. Music For All's mission is to create and provide positively life-changing experiences for students, teachers, parents, and communities.

WGI Sport of the Arts, a non-profit youth organization, is the governing body leading the winter guard and indoor percussion activities. It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music to life through performance in a competitive format.

The Percussive Arts Society is the world's largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages. Established in 1961 as a nonprofit, music service organization, PAS's mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers throughout the world.

The Marching Pageantry Arts Museum (MPAM) provides an accessible, affordable, and interactive educational environment that inspires and supports high school and collegiate band programs, and members of drum and bugle corps past and present.

The annual Marching in Okayama is a city-wide music festival featuring marching bands, drum corps, color guards and baton twirlers from across Japan and around the world. DCI’s SoundSport program has been an integral part of the competition since 2013.

The Indonesia Drum Corps Association is Drum Corps International’s official strategic partner in Indonesia. The IDCA produces the annual Indonesia Drum Corps Championship which features DCI’s SoundSport and DrumLine Battle programs, live learning clinics with DCI instructors and adjudicators and a variety of other activities that strengthen the marching arts in Southeast Asia.

Drum Corps United Kingdom, part of Marching & Performing Arts UK, is a charitable organisation which seeks to promote and support its member Drum and Bugle Corps within the United Kingdom. Established in 1980, DCUK currently has a membership of Drum Corps spread geographically right across the country. DCUK organises Drum Corps contests throughout the summer for corps of all experience and abilities.

Headquartered in Tokyo, the Japan Marching Band Association is dedicated to the promotion and development of the marching arts in Japan.

Since its inception in the 1980s, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has been providing central Indiana with a wide variety of culturally enriching events, programs, and opportunities.