Drum and bugle corps (modern)
For the Military unit, see Corps of Drums. Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, a DCI World Class corps from Boston, Massachusetts. A modern drum and bugle corps is a musical marching band consisting of brass instruments, percussion instruments, synthesizers, and color guard and dancing and prancing. Typically operating as independent non-profit organizations, drum corps perform in competitions, parades, festivals, and other civic functions. Participants of all ages are represented within the band activity, but the majority are between the ages of 13 and 22 and are members of corps within Drum Corps International or Drum Corps Associates. [1] Competitive summer marching bands participate in summer touring circuits, such as Drum Corps International (DCI) and Drum Corps Associates (DCA). Corps prepare a new show each year, approximately 8–12 minutes in length, and refine it throughout the summer tour. Shows are performed on football fields and are judged in various musical and vi...