Finally, after three years of waiting, Drum Corps International will be touring the country this summer. After coming off a long break, the schedule will look a little different for some Corps. The season will kick off on June 24th in Vesta, California.
On Tuesday June 28th, DCI will host their Tour Premiere in theaters acrossing the country. This will be a live showing of 6 top ensembles to start the 2022 season. The Malco Cinema in Fort Smith will be showing the preformance at 7:30pm.
Through this article we will keep you up-to-date on all Drum Corps News and announcements for the 2022 season. We will be listing their show titles, music selections, uniforms, and much more. To check when and where Drum Corps shows will be in the area this summer, go to our Marching Arts tab up at the top of our website.
Updated - June 23rd, 2022
7th Regiment - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season
The Academy - World Class
Production Title - "A World of My Creation"
Positions available for the 2022 season - Mellophone
The Battalion - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Multiple positions available for the 2022 season
Blue Devils - World Class
Production Title - "Tempus Blue"
Featuring original music by:
"Lapis Lazuli" by Dave Glyde
"Divine Blue" by Dave Glyde "Carnivel of Venice (Titian)" by Niccolo Paganini
"Moone River (Blue Flower)" by Henry Mancini (Arr. By Jacob Collier) "Hands and Feet (Picasso)" by Michel Camilo
"Silk Sonic Intro (Yves Klein)" by Bruno Mars "Tank! (Yves Klein)" by Yoko Kanno "Home of the Brave (Blue Earth)" by Thomas Bergersen
“Blue has no dimensions, it is beyond dimensions.” – Yves Klein
It may seem surprising, but the color blue is a relatively modern invention. The only ancient culture that had a word for it was the Ancient Egyptians, and yet the color BLUE has flourished in a multitude of incarnations reaching far beyond the discovery of Lapis Lazuli.
Dancing on the historical timeline of this mysterious and dynamic color, the 2022 Blue Devils celebrate their 65th Anniversary with TEMPUS BLUE. Lapis lazuli, the Renaissance, Titian, Novalis’s Blue Flower, Picasso, and Yves Klein emerge from the timeline in a collage of music and motion. A universal perspective provides a musical palette of influence and style. A contemporary, modern approach allows TEMPUS BLUE to reflect this emotional, miraculous hue with innovation and vision.
Starting with the rise of civilization around 4500 B.C. and continuing to this day, people have found creative ways to produce colors for artistic expression. This summer 165 extraordinary performers travel the United States as The Blue Devils bring TEMPUS BLUE to Drum Corps International’s 50th Anniversary celebration of excitement and excellence.
“A certain blue enters your soul.” – Henri Matisse
“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.” – Carl Sagan
Blue Devils B - Open Class
Production Title - "I AM"
Featuring original music by:
John Meehan (brass)
Sean Clark (battery)
Chavadith Tantavirojn (front ensemble)
Fans can expect to enjoy diverse musical styles, popular musical influences, and a classic drum corps treatment.
I AM an Individual – Movement 1
I AM Part of a Family – Movement 2
I AM Flawed – Movement 3
I AM Powerful – Movement 4
"This show is designed to provide a positive and relatable message for our membership as they return to the field after a long hiatus,” said Chris Carrasco, BDB Program Coordinator. “We are excited for each of them to bring their unique personality, talents, and drive to the corps as they learn to work together as Blue Devils."
One person can only do so much.
I am an individual, but I am part of a family.
I am flawed, but I am powerful.
Blue Devils C - Open Class
Production Title - "It's About Time"
Music selected from:
"Doctor Who Theme"
"What Time is It?" from High School Musical
"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen
"My Life Would Suck Without You" by Kelly Clarkson
At its heart, this year’s program is literally about exploring the concept of time and how we experience it in our daily lives. However, the title is also a play on words to acknowledge that after so long without drum corps, “It’s About Time” we’re back together again!
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock…
Blue Knights - World Class
Color Guard positions open
Production Title - "Vibe"
Music selected from:
"Neglected Space" – Imogen Heap
"Wailers" – Bobby McFerrin
"Don’t Worry Be Happy" – Bobby McFerrin
"She" – Laura Mvula
"Locked Out of Heaven" – Bruno Mars
Celebrating and exploring the unique culture and setting of our hometown, Denver, the Blue Knights 2022 production, “Vibe”, looks to combine elements of urban art and style with the recognizable aesthetic synonymous to the Blue Knights.
The vibrancy of colors, the vibration of textures and sounds, and a vibe that can only be described as uniquely Blue Knights will represent the diversity of our members’ self-exploration and personal identification as we encourage the spectator to experience the musical, visual, and marching arts in a new way.”
Blue Stars - World Class
Production Title - "Of War And Peace"
The show music includes:
"War and Peace Symphonic Suite" by Serge Prokofiev
"Ballad of an Unknown Boy by Serge" Prokofiev
"Variations for Oboe and Military Band" by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
"No One Else" by Dave Malloy
"Confrontation on Eadu" by Michael Giacchino
"Dust and Ashes" by Dave Malloy
Bluecoats - World Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
No News
Boston Crusaders - World Class
Production Title - "Paradise Lost"
Paradise Lost is an epic poem by John Milton regarding the fall of humankind; the moment that Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan to eat the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge, and God banished them from the Garden of Eden.
Boston Crusaders’ 2022 production frames the poem’s concepts in five parts:
A Child’s Garden of Dreams – David Maslanka
What a Wonderful World – Bob Thiele/George Weiss
Bad Hombres (y mujeres) – Antonio Sanchez
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Bob Crewe/Bob Gaudio
Symphony No. 7: Mvmt-3 – David Maslanka
Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: VII. Lacrimosa – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Cadets - World Class
Production Title - "Rearview Mirror"
Music selected from:
"Adrenaline City" by Adam Gorb
"St Louis Blues" by WC Handy
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Elmer Bernstein
"American Gothic" by Michael Daugherty
Carolina Crown - World Class
Production Title - "Right Here - Right Now"
Music selected from:
Part 1
"With All The Love in My Heart" by Jacob Collier
"Chandelier" by Sia and Jesse Shatkin
Part 2
"Chasing the Moment" by Michael Klesch, Thom Hannum, Andrew Monteiro, Jim Ancona, and Travis Peterman
Part 3
"Benedictus" by Karl Jenkins
Part 4
"Own the Moment" by Andrew Monteiro and Travis Peterman
Part 5
"Toccata Andromeda" by Paul Halley
In the spirit of “Carpe Diem,”— a phrase used to urge others to make the most of the present—our 2022 program, “Right Here Right Now” explores the concept of living in, creating, and sharing these moments with the audience. Our program is designed to engage the audience in unique ways, allowing them to feel present and immersed, creating a shared experience and bond, turning fleeting moments into infinite memories.
June 25th - Carolina Crown will showcase their 2022 Production at 7pm at Gardner-Webb University
The Cavailers - World Class
Production Title - "Signs of the Times"
Music Selected from: "Fugue in G Minor BWV 578" - Johann Sebastian Bach "Fly Like an Eagle" - Steve Miller Band "Way Too Long" - Bent Knee "Tarkus" - Emerson, Lake, and Palmer "The Floor is Lava" - Bent Knee "Concerto No. 10 for Brass Band" - Ludovic Neurohr "Queer Gods" - Bent Knee "Being Human" - Bent Knee "Sign of the Times" - Harry Styles
"Signs of the Times" will take you on a journey from the early days of the printing press to the modern age of social media, all the while showing how time is endless and repeats itself in mystifying ways.
Colts - World Class
Production Title - "The Silk Road
The Silk Road derives its name from the highly lucrative trade of silk textiles that were produced almost exclusively in China and transported west to the Roman Empire.
The visual authenticity of the program will feature wagons, crates and, as you expect, an abundance of fabric and garments. The silk moth begins the evolution from thread to fabric. And the show concludes in a dazzling display of silk.
The soundtrack is captured through the sounds of:
Ravi Shankar & Philip Glass (“Meetings Along The Edge”)
The Silk Road Ensemble (“Arabian Waltz”)
Joe Hisaishi (“The Dragon Boy”)
Aurel Hollo (“José / beFore John 5”)
Aaron Zigman (“Divas & Dunes”)
Led Zeppelin (“Kashmir”)
Colts Cadets - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
No News
Columbians - Open Class
Production Title - "For the River's New Path"
Featuring Music By: John Mackey, Steven Bryant, Hillsong UNITED, Jeff Chambers, Emmanuel Olaiya, Luke DeDominces, Tim Mitchell
"No one ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and they are not the same person." -Heraclitus
A scene set through the eye of the 202 Columbians, visual nature and musical life come together to display the metaphoric events of a powerful river finding a new direction. Through the raging flows of energetic water toa calm and contemplative environment, the river reaches its pivotal moment: finding a new path. Boldness, risk, and belief - pillars required to take new paths, and the cornerstones of rejuvenation for the Columbians in 2022.
"The river moves, but it follows a path. When it tires of one journey, it rubs through some rock to forge a new way. Hard work, but that's its nature." -Kekia Magoon
Crossmen - World Class
Production Title - "A Mobius Trip"
Music selection from
"Symphony No. 2 mvt 4" by Mahler
"Equus" by Whitacre
"Addis Ababa" by Lago
"Alfonso Muskedunder" by Treje
"Re-Entry" by Sheppard
"The begining is the end..."
Genesis - World Class
Production Title "DOROTHY"
Musical selections by:
Jethro Tull
Benjamin Britten
Elton John
Sara Bareilles
Britney Spears
original works by Key Poulan and Mike Huestis
Picking up where we left you in 2021, the Creative Team at Genesis presents a whole new chapter in our journey through OZ. A completely original story, exploring the question of what exists Beyond the Yellow Brick Road... a fresh take and a twist on the fate of our beloved DOROTHY.
Gold - Open Class
Production Title "The Gift"
Presenting their 2022 program, The Gift, please welcome to the field... GOLD!
Based on the novel “The Giver” by Lois Lowry, experience a world where society has adapted the concept of “sameness” to prevent anyone from experiencing physical or emotional pain. Although daily life and surroundings seem to be utopian, this new culture has left society void of emotion, taste, color, music, and memories.
Golden Empire - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Guardians - Open Class
Production Title "FROM SCRATCH..."
Music Inspired from:
Big Freedia
Bonnie Tyler
Adele
Original Music from:
Ben Hylton, Tyler Sammons, and Matt Penland
Heat Wave - Open Class
Production Title - "Welcome to the Neighborhood
Positions open for keyboardist, electric guitarists, and bass guitarists for 2022 season
Impulse - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season
Jersey Surf - World Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season
Legends - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Multiple positions available for the 2022 season: Trumpet (4), Tuba (3), Snare (1), Tenor (1), Bass (2), Cymbal (2), Electronics/Synth (1), Field Conductor (1)
Season runs July 1st to August 13th
Les Stentors - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Louisiana Stars - Open Class
Production Title - "Spellbound"
Music selected from:
“I Put A Spell on You,”
“House of the Rising Sun” (traditional),
John Barnes Chance’s “Incantation and Dance,”
Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,”
Carlos Santana’s “Black Magic Woman,”
Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre.”
Positions available for the 2022 season - Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, keyboard, and drum set
Madison Scouts - World Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season - Trumpet, Colorguard, Mellophone, and Baritone
Mandarins - World Class
Production Title - "The Otherside"
Music Inspired from:
Pink Floyd
Stranger Things
Avi Kaplan
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Music City - World Class April 29th
Production Title - "Gasoline Rainbows"
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Color Guard spots available for the 2022 season
Pacific Crest - World Class
Production Title - "Welcome to The Void"
Music selections from:
"Finale" from Swiss Army Man by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell
"The Void" by Bradley Kerr Green, Ezekiel Lanser, and Jonathan Zuniga
"Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode
"Intruder" by Peter Gabriel (from 'New Blood')
"Where is My Mind?" by Safari Roit feat. Grayson Sanders
Phantom Regiment - World Class
Production Title "No Walk Too Far"
Music selections from:
"Before Time" by Thomas Bergersen
"Godspeed!" by Steven Melillo
"The Chosen" by Steven Melillo
"Eli's Theme" by Johan Soderqvist
"Symphony No. 5" by Mahler
Raiders - Open Class
Production Title - "Use Your Imagination"
More details are coming soon, so until then... you know what to do.
River City Rhythm - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season: Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, Colorguard, Drumset, Synthesizer, Aux/Rack Percussion
Santa Clara Vanguard - World Class
Production Title - "Finding Nirvana"
Through the chaos and confusion, we seek a transcendent state of clarity and enlightenment in the hopes of…
Music Selections by:
Gyorgy Ligeti
Ulf Wakenius and More
With Original Compositions by:
Pual Rennick
Sandi Rennick
Evan Vandoren
Seattle Cascades - World Class
Will not be fielding a corps for the 2022 season due to concerns with the Pandemic and rising inflation. The corps has already begun planning for a return to the field for the 2023 season.
Southwind - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season: Trumpets (5), Baritone (2), Contra (3), Bass 1, Bass 2, Cymbals (2), Vibraphone (2), Cologuard (1).
Spartans - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season
Spirit of Atlanta - World Class
Will not field a corps for the 2022 season to focus on updating their new safety and health standards and policies.
Troopers - World Class
Production Title - "VorAcious"
Music Selection from:
"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" by Louis Lambert
"Without Warning" by Stephen Melillo
"Ecstasy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone
"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica with a featured Cellist Solo
"Dance of the Earth" by Igor Stravinsky
With Original Music by:
Tim Snyder and Paul Rennick
Positions available for the 2022 season
Vanguard Cadets - Open Class
Production Title - "Somewhere New"
Change is one of life’s few inevitabilities. We're always growing, always evolving. We've all been changed by the extraordinary events of the past two years and are coming out the other end different than when we began.
With that shared experience as our starting point, we wanted to take the audience on an adventure that taps into the curiosity of our minds and resilience of our hearts; that leans into what drives us to seek out new ideas, new experiences and new people - and celebrates the joy of being together
Vessel - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Will only be attending the 7 full DCI shows that make up Southern California
Positions available for the 2022 season
Watchmen - Open Class
Production Title - To Be Announced
Positions available for the 2022 season
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