Drums Along The Rockies – Drum and Bugle Corps Come To Denver
The Cavaliers. The Phantom Regiment. The Blue Devils. The Madison Scouts. The Blue Knights. The Mandarins. The Santa Clara Vanguard.
What do all of these groups have in common?
Well, besides being rated as World Class Drum and Bugle Corps, they are also going to be right here in Denver this weekend, performing at Drums Along The Rockies. At 7:00 PM the first Corps will take to the field at Invesco Field at Mile High, continuing on their journey to the DCI World Championships.
What is Drum and Bugle Corps? You might think it’s nothing more than a marching band that is affiliated with a region, instead of a high school or college. Nothing could be further from the truth. Drum Corps is more than a marching band. Drum Corps is a way of life. You don’t go into it lightly as a musician – you must be talented and willing to work your body to its limits. That is, if you make it past the audition, since you have to compete against more than 8,000 other musicians who want to be in a Drum Corps just as bad.
It is precision marching to music. There are no woodwinds in a Drum Corps – only brass instruments and drum line (with percussion/pit instruments). A colorguard is also involved, bringing an element of theater to the field with brightly colored costumes, flags, and other props to tell a story with the music.
Most Drum Corps are non-profit organizations geared toward younger musicians who want more out of their summers than just playing video games or hanging out. They instill a sense of pride and teamwork as the members go through weeks of rehearsals and then months of traveling to competition after competition. Each season is centered around a single show with a theme. All of the music, choreography and marching drills are planned months (sometimes years) in advance. During the competition, each Corps is judged on musicality, marching precision, and overall performance. Each win in competition brings them closer to the DCI World Championships, where the best of the best go head to head for the title of World Champions.
July 12th, the Drum Corps comes to Denver with Drums Along The Rockies. Come out and see nine of the best drum corps perform, starting at 7 PM. Tickets are still available, and can be purchased online or at the box office at Invesco Field or by phone at (888) 306-DRUM.
Invesco Field at Mile High is located at 1701 Bryant Street. From the South: I-25 North to 17th Avenue Exit
From the North: I-25 South to Colfax Avenue Exit
If you’re driving to Invesco, you will want to check out the parking information.
Come out and see the Drum and Bugle Corps! You won’t be disappointed!
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we took the kids to see this last weekend, and we never would have known about it if you hadnt written ab out it! thanks shawn and alicia!!!! it was really really cool!
I am so glad you got to see this event Biker! Next time- let us know and we can meet up and share a lemonade or something.