So if you’re bored and looking for something cool to do, here is a list of some of my favorite DCI (drum corps) shows and a short description of each! Usually they’re about 10-12 minutes long and most of them are really entertaining!
Caged - Southwind 2019 (I was in this one!) - Long concept short, it’s about the physical and metaphorical experience of being ‘caged’. If you like Duran Duran, fire contra features, awesome high brass features, and bomb-ass trombone quartets, this is the show for you.
Goliath - Boston Crusaders 2019 - This is the story of David and Goliath told by drum corps. If you like awesome brass lines, a positively phenomenal colorguard, and Hamilton (yes, THAT Hamilton), totally watch this show. 10/10 recommend. (Also it had a really good ballad)
Wicked Games - Boston Crusaders 2017 - This is one of the first shows I got to see live, and so holds a very special place in my heart. It’s about the Salem Witch Trials and the mass paranoia during the time. Again, 10/10 recommend.
E=mc2 - Carolina Crown 2013 - Imma be real with you guys. Most of the time, Crown’s concepts go just a little bit over my head (I think it’s because I have a tendency to take things very literally and Crown tends to deal with lots of symbolism). That being said, this is probably my favorite DCI ballad of all time. Just... go watch it.
It Is - Carolina Crown 2017 - Like I just said, Crown’s concepts tend to go a little over my head. However, if you like Wicked (Yes, THAT Wicked), this has a positively magical arrangement of For Good. I cried. I literally sobbed. Anyways, go give it a watch.
The Wrong Side of the Tracks - Cavaliers 2019 (I had a friend in this one!) - A turf war I think? Regardless, all I should have to say is a MONSTER brass line and guys doing flips and throwing things. Go watch it.
Behold - The Cadets 2019 - Honestly idek it was just a really cool show man
Hell on Wheels - Music City 2018 (I had a friend in this one, too!) - Casey Jones! Trains! I cried at the end!
Neon Underground - Spirit of Atlanta 2019 (I had a friend in this one, too!) - Again, idek, it was just a REALLY cool show.
Subterra - Mandarins 2019 - Oh no it’s a cult. OH NO THEY KILLED SOMEONE! (Okay but it was a REALLY cool show with an awesome closer.)
Beast - Carolina Crown 2019 - WOAH that closer was cool
Anyways, that’s it. Go watch some cool shows. (Also I might update this list later but I dunno)
