Renowned Drum Corps International Returns to Southern Miss
Mon, 06/27/2022 - 01:21pm | By: Mike Lopinto
The Drum Corps International Tour will return to The University of Southern Mississippi
(USM) Hattiesburg campus Wednesday, July 27 for the 50th Anniversary edition of DCI Southern Mississippi.
World-class corps will headline the exciting event's lineup at M.M. Roberts Stadium
starting at 7 p.m. This event marks the return to campus after a two-year hiatus due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public is invited and tickets are available at dci.fan/22Hattiesburg.
Hosted by The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band at USM, more than 1,000 student musicians
and performers from across the country will be part of this entertaining and competitive
event. Units performing include Academy from Tempe, AZ; Blue Devils from Concord, CA; Boston Crusaders from Boston, MA; Cadets from Allentown,
PA; Cavaliers from Rosemont, IL; Crossmen from San Antonio, TX; Mandarins from Sacramento,
CA; and Music City from Nashville, TN.
“If you've never experienced Drum Corps live, don't miss this amazing musical evening,”
said Eric Scott, event coordinator and Visiting Assistant Director of Bands at the
Southern Miss School of Music. “If you are a fan, you will not be disappointed with
the exceptional line up for this year's show.”
For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™, has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. With a vast reach online at DCI.org, through corporate sponsorship, annual broadcast initiatives, and outreach to high school music programs, Drum Corps International delivers the message of “excellence in performance and in life” to more than 7.2 million young people, ages 13-22 involved in the performing arts across the United States.
Prospective, current students and alums from the Southern Miss School of Music continually spend their summers participating in DCI. Hundreds of thousands of young musicians and dancers audition for the corps across the country and only a small percentage make the cut.
The mission of Drum Corps International is to bring the life-enriching benefits and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to more people worldwide. They do this by creating a stage for participating organizations to engage in education, competition, entertainment, and the promotion of individual growth.
Tickets for the event start at $25. To purchase, call 317.275.1212 or visit dci.fan/22Hattiesburg. Tickets will also be sold at the stadium box office on the day of the show and special group rates are available.