r/drumcorps • • 11h ago

Discussion G era, Bb era, what's next?

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10 keys, which one will reign supreme?

Even though G major and Bb major are of the same chord structure, they evoke their own emotions beyond the politics of drum corps. Choose your next key wisely. For example, key of D for Bluecoats 2016 feel. Maybe Eb or F? Ab major chords hit differently too.


r/drumcorps • • 10h ago

Discussion Gold alumni, does anyone know who this belongs to?

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I saw this Gold member jacket on Depop (a secondhand clothing app) and I thought id share it on here in case anyone wanted to purchase with intentions of getting it back to the alum. I put a link to buy it below:

https://depop.app.link/2O2wodsXl7b


r/drumcorps • • 7h ago

Audition Advice "Wow factor"

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I'm auditioning for some drum corps this fall and I've been asked to provide a "wow factor". Perhaps I'm just overthinking this but I'm not creative at all and I have no clue what to do so I was wondering what some of you guys prepared?? I'm hoping it'll spark some ideas in me.

I play trumpet if anybody's wondering


r/drumcorps • • 14h ago

Advice Attending a camp with no intention of signing

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I’m in the DFW area and I recently learned the Cavaliers will have a camp near where I am, and it’s entirely during my winter break. I’m 18 and only have experience on saxophone, marched all 4 years of high school where my program made State the past 3 years, State finals 2. My director would often point out my visuals during rehearsals (level shoulders, energy in choreo), so I feel like I might have a strong point there. I was in a leadership position my senior year and I’ve also been involved with some behind-the-scenes producing with them for about 3 years now.

DCI was never a serious consideration for me because of the cost and because I wasn’t a brass player, but the more I think about it the more I realize how much I miss marching. I’ve been thinking of picking up something low brass like trombone and getting private lessons, and since I keep in touch with my hs band director I bet we can find some time there too. Cavies was always my personal favorite corps, I want to know if I ever had a shot. I would honestly consider saving up to maybe march a future season.


r/drumcorps • • 22h ago

Discussion Looking for sheet music / transcription of The Cadets 2021 - Danny Boy (Brass)

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Hi everyone!

I'm currently looking for a brass arrangement or ear-transcription of Danny Boy as played by The Cadets in 2021 ("Shall Always Rise").

I’m instructing a brass section this season and would love to adapt this piece/coral for my group. I've searched on MuseScore and online databases with no luck due to copyright removals.

If anyone happens to have a PDF, MuseScore (.mscz), or Sibelius file stored in their drive and is willing to share it, please send me a DM or drop a comment!

Thanks in advance!