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.

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.

Langston University Marching Band performed at the Oklahoma City Thunder HBCU Night game Feb. 3, 2026.

Mustang H.S. Band is one of the premier and largest high school bands in Oklahoma.

Stargazing with the 2025 Putnam City North Marching Band and their show Stargazer.