United by the Beat
Drum And Bugle Corps United is the global community hub for Drum Corps fans, alumni, and the corps that define the activity. We exist to celebrate the art form, connect the people who love it, and grow the next generation of performers.
More Than a Competition
Drum corps is not just a sport. It is a discipline, a community, and for many, a life-changing experience that begins on a practice field and never really ends. DBCU was founded to honor that experience — to give fans a place to follow the action, alumni a place to stay connected, and newcomers a way in.
We cover Junior Class and Open Class competition, publish member stories from across the activity, and maintain the most comprehensive corps directory available. Whether you marched in 1960 or you're watching your first show this summer, this is your home.
Our Values
Excellence
We hold the activity to the highest standard — in performance, in design, and in the stories we tell about the people who make it.
Community
The drum corps family spans generations and borders. We build spaces where that family can find each other.
Access
The activity should be open to everyone. We advocate for programs that lower barriers and expand opportunity.
Tradition
We respect the history of the activity while celebrating the innovation that keeps it vital and relevant. But, in keeping with tradition if you play it you carry it and nothing static shall be placed on the field of competition.
The Organizations
The current membership of the Junior Class and Open Class include.
Open Class
1 corpsJunior Class
1 corpsCadets
Midwest heart, championship ambition.
Jets
Flying high across the midwest.
Join the Community
Whether you're a lifelong fan, a recent alumnus, or just discovering drum corps for the first time — there's a place for you here. Follow the season, share your story, and connect with thousands of people who love this activity as much as you do.