A World Class Performance Experience for Middle School Students
BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International (DCI) that engages & motivates middle school students by celebrating their participation in the performing arts! Participating students enjoy world class instruction from nationally-recognized clinicians and perform before an audience at the Phantom Regiment Show of Shows in Rockford, IL.
BANDtastic! is a program of Drum Corps International designed to celebrate the commitment to excellence made by middle school music programs all across the United States.
Participation in this program motivates middle school students to consider the arts as they make important skills development decisions for their high school years and beyond, and impact lifelong arts behaviors.
Students who participate in the BANDtastic! program will enjoy the following opportunities:
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime performance in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the national schedule of DCI Tour events
- Take part in rehearsals and sectionals with professional artists and engaging educational clinicians
- Take part in additional activities that promise to be packed full of engaging performances and speakers
- Tickets to the Show of Shows in Rockford, IL and the opportunity to observe performances from the “best-of-the-best” marching music ensembles
- Exclusive BANDtastic! gear and “Swag” bags
More info about this program can be found at: dci.org/bandtastic
Who: For middle school band and color guard students (grades 6-8)
When: Thursday, July 3; 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Where: Rockford, IL
What: A full day of music rehearsals and leadership clinics culminating in a performance in front of thousands of fans. Stay to watch the nation’s top drum corps compete at the Phantom Regiment Show of Shows.
Official Promotional Flyer
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Registration for students includes a BANDtastic T-Shirt, DCI “swag bag”, lunch, dinner and ticket to the Show of Shows in Rockford, IL.
- Nominations from directors due March 24
- Registration opens on April 21
- Early bird deadline is May 3 ($89)
- All registration ends May 24 ($99)
Family & Friends Packages are also available and will include a supporter t-shirt and discounted ticket in the reserved BANDtastic seating block for the event. More information will be available at registration.
