Drum Corps: How TOUGH is it?

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"DCI Athletes”
• DCI Athletes

[@backseatdriver2293]

I did three years in DCI at the Div 1 level (1 in the pit and 2 on the field). I was in insane shape after the year I was in the front ensemble. Loading the equipment on and off the truck at many times up to 4x per day gets your whole body going. As a snare drummer, I would never think of lugging around a set of quads. You guys are collectively keeping chiropractors in business throughout the country.

[@betaomega04]

When I marched at Bluecoats, I had an ingrown toenail that got infected. We were performing pretty much every night, so there wasn't much of an opportunity to go to the ER towards the end of the season. To compensate, I just marched on the outside part of my foot. Bad idea. I was able to finish the season ( like 2 weeks left), but when I got back home, a stress fracture had set in and I was in crutches for a few weeks. Fortunately, I got my toe fixed before finals, but so many people aren't as lucky and have their season cut short because of lingering injuries. It especially sucks whenever an injury sends an age-out home.

[@sealfoam6841]

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[@sbryan5133]

My friend broke his rib at away camp and still marched the whole season

[@averybondeson3322]

I tore my ACL in the first of band camp and marched bass 5 for a whole season

[@numberonebev]

His allergy is a mixture of gluten(i think) and exercise(i know)

[@dues_vult9897]

As a cymbal player YES we are hella underrated and underappreciated

[@ickabobroe]

I’m glad to hear that cymbal got a little bit of recognition, whether it be for our bruises or under appreciation, I’m glad we made it in

[@user-wr2hz2uf3c]

I play front ensemble for shows, and cymbols for parades. Can confirm, under appreciated.

[@josephemerson4559]

I just got a baritone contract with Heat Wave (open class, FL). Thanks for the help!

[@matthewluna8636]

EMC I met you at the marine corps marching band show at Kofa high school in Yuma a few days ago. I asked to take a picture with you and you signed my hat

[@adlerbunnuggr8843]

And this is why marching band should be a sport lmao

[@samsignorelli]

Rehearsal scheduling was a little different back in 84 when I was in BD (Btw....major props to the Commandant's Own for playing on 2 valved G horns....the King K-20 was the best horn I ever pushed air through).

[@Soosh8]

"I have been dealing with a serious injury"

[@Peardon_]

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[@loganknight6454]

i got cut for the wrong “style” so i guess i just went to the wrong corps

[@nikolaigoodwin6942]

i started getting inspired after watching your sheet music videos

[@ryangroom2959]

I’m a snare, I think it’s probably the easiest instrument to match except piccolo flute because it’s not that much weight on your back and you don’t have to hold your hands up at your face. The only downside is you have to be good

[@yungardnr]

My high school uses pearl drum corps sized quad sets. Our tech literally made working out over summer and concert season a mandatory thing. He told us the quads we had plus the harness was 40+ lbs and whoever wanted an audition had to actively work out

[@IanlikesCards]

I love the Front Ensemble appreciation we need all the love we can get 😂❤