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

Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps brought Oklahoma drum corps energy to Tulsa with its first public performances of 2026, featuring a powerful battery and a growing percussion program.

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

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.

Tulsa’s Zephyrus Drum and Bugle Corps has openings.

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.

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.

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.