New to drum corps? This parent guide explains what DCI is, how drum corps works, what students experience during a summer tour, and what families should know before auditions.

DCI announced new CEO

2026 Drums Along the Rockies Photos by Ty Russell / Contributing Photographer for Alonzo Adams Media

Woodward HS Marching Band and Bixby HS Marine Corps JROTC will march in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade.

The Oklahoma marching arts community has a new summer performance opportunity, and it made a strong first impression. Meet the OKC Pride Guard!

The front ensemble may not march, but they help create the sound, emotion, and atmosphere that define modern drum corps. Here's why the pit is one of the most important sections in DCI.

Game 7 has 2 Billion Views across social media platforms!!!!

Russell Westbrook, Investors, and City leaders break ground on the new MAPS 4 Multipurpose stadium in Oklahoma City.

DCI announces leadership transition

Drum Corps International combines elite athleticism, music performance, competition, and championship culture into one of the most intense summer activities in America. Here’s why Oklahoma sports fans should start paying attention.

Broken Arrow Marching Band and Forte Athletics partner because modern marching band is not just music in motion — it is endurance, strength, precision and performance under pressure.

Athlete Spotlight Marching Arts: Jawuan McGill, a senior at Muskogee High School and center snare for Zephyrus Drum and Bugle Corps, has built his marching arts journey through passion, leadership, discipline, and a commitment to excellence.

Oklahoma City prepares for the 2026 NBA Playoffs with graphics, signs, banners and more.

Drum Corps International returns to Broken Arrow on July 14, 2026, bringing one of the most elite live performance experiences in America to Oklahoma. With powerhouse corps, world-class musicianship, and the intensity of a championship sporting event, DCI Broken Arrow is set to be one of the can’t-miss summer events of the year.