Recent News in DCI

Hi y'all! Before I get into the rest of this week's post, I would first like to briefly summarize some new news straight from Drum Corps International regarding Indiana's new controversial "religious freedom" law. This controversy is a source of important concern for Drum Corps International seeing that DCI World Championships are held in Indianapolis every year at Lucas Oil Stadium. In order to notify the public of their sense on the matter, DCI released the following statement Thursday afternoon:

"Drum Corps International and our participating organizations remain committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for every one oof the thousands of diverse student participants, volunteers, staff members and fans taking part in the more than 100 events we stage annually throughout the United States of America.

We recognize that recent legislation in our home state (as well as proposed and existing legislation in many other states) may be perceived as having a potential impact on the positive experience of our young performers, employees and passionate supporters.

We will continue to work with our Indianapolis partners as well as those in Michigan City, Muncie, Evansville and Ft. Wayne to ensure that we fulfill our goal of providing a safe and appropriate environment which supports and celebrates the pursuit of excellence at each of the events we produce in Indiana.

We will also work diligently as an association to understand any and all implications of the new laws brought forth by the passing of this and other legislation and the potential effects they will have on our operations and people, at home and across the country."

I am confident that DCI World Championships will proceed undisturbed and highly successful as usual. Hey, if I'm lucky, maybe I'll even be there myself!