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Drum Corps International Returns to ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ for Elite Competition

Mon, 07/14/2025 - 09:40am | By: Dr. Mike Lopinto

The Drum Corps International (DCI) Tour returns to Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday, July 23, for the 2025 edition of DCI Southern ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ. Top corps from around the country will compete at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ’s M.M. Roberts Stadium, with the always-exciting event set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Featured corps include:

  • Spirit of Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga.
  • The Academy, Tempe, Ariz.
  • Genesis, Austin, Texas
  • Crossmen, San Antonio, Texas
  • The Blue Stars, La Crosse, Wis.
  • Blue Devils, Concord, Calif.
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Hosted by The Pride of ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Marching Band at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ, the show features more than 1,000 student musicians and performers from across the country in this entertaining and competitive event. Prospective and current students, as well as alumni from the ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ 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, with only a small percentage making the cut.

For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major Leagueâ„¢, has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. It brings the life-enriching benefits and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to people worldwide. They create a stage for participating organizations to engage in education, competition, entertainment and the promotion of individual growth. 

Tickets for the event start at $35. Click for details. Tickets will also be available at the stadium box office on the day of the show at a higher price. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Special group rates are available by calling Brian Fisher at 727.460.6431.