Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major League, is the leader in producing and promoting competitive events for the world's most elite and exclusive ensembles for student musicians and performers. DCI Austin is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Performing ensembles are comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance performers ages 14-22. Performances feature spellbinding visual formations and stunning choreography set to musical arrangements that may incorporate a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, pop and rock.

Performing: Boston Crusaders of Boston, Mass., Carolina Crown of Ft. Mill, S.C., Crossmen of San Antonio, Texas, Glassmen of Toledo, Ohio, Jersey Surf of Camden County, N.J., Madison Scouts of Madison, Wis., Pacific Crest of Diamond Bar, Calif., Santa Clara Vanguard of Santa Clara, Calif., Spirit of Atlanta of Atlanta, Ga., and Troopers of Casper, Wyo.

Cost: Tickets start at $25. Discounted group rates available.

-Website: http://www.dci.org/austin

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