2017 Western Carolina University “Pride of the Mountains”

The students and staff of the 2017 “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band are proud to present their 2017 production entitled, “Take Note!”. “Take Note” is a “play on words” that illustrates the numerous ways we communicate in our world today. Whether by musical, handwritten, or digital means, communication is an absolute necessity in our […]

Carolina Crown Drumline Finals 2017 | Paradiddles and Rolls | Bass Focus

Crown Drumline in the lot during Finals week of 2017. Bass line focus of them playing their roll variant exercises.

Drunk Corps International Episode 024: Recapitulation

Recaps recaps recaps! The guys recap a ton of great happenings from these past months including the DCI rules changes and a big ‘ol final recap of the LotHype Bracket Challenge! Also available via iTunes, Google Play, iHeart Radio, and directly through our website! www.LotHype.com

Show Synopsis: Star of Indiana 1991 – “Roman Images”

In this synopsis we take a look at “the best drum corps money could buy” and dive into the Star of Indiana 1991 show “Roman Images” To purchase the FULL show: www.store.dci.org

Carolina Crown Drumline 2017 | Quads & Snares | Finals Week

Crown’s quad and snareline doing some sub reps during finals week 2017.

Show Synopsis: The Academy 2016 – Drum Corpse Bride

Ripped from the live bracket finale, Drum Speak takes a closer look at one of the most cohesive story-line show concepts in recent memory – Academy’s 2016 program, “Drum Corpse Bride” Join www.FloMarching.com to stream full shows LIVE during the season! To purchase the full show: https://store.dci.org/ Be sure to subscribe!

Garfield HS Drumline | Cymbals Dance

Garfield HS Drumline performing for an Amazon event last year. This piece featured our Cymbal section.

Show Synopsis: The Cavaliers 1995 – The Planets

Ripped from the live bracket finale, Drum Speak dyes their tips blonde and dives back into the 90s with a look at the infamous Cavaliers 1995 production, “The Planets”! EDIT: The Cavaliers did not actually win all captions this year. We’ll go yell at Drum Speak right now for you, don’t worry.

I FORGOT HOW TO DRUM!!!

Didn’t practice for 3 months(ish).

A Conversation with RALPH HARDIMON, Episode 3

Welcome to the part THREE of this 7 part series with the legendary Vic Firth signature artist and DCI Hall of Fame member, Ralph Hardimon! In this installment, Ralph talks about the development of musical expression and exposure in the early years of drum corps. JOIN US EACH FRIDAY FOR A NEW INSTALLMENT! Subscribe to […]