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| Location | Nashville, TN |
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| Division | World Class |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Director | Chaz Bledsoe |
Music City Drum and Bugle Corps is a competitive junior drum and bugle corps based in Nashville, Tennessee.
History
[edit]Music City Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Nashville, Tennessee, was founded in 2008 with the aim of providing competitive opportunities for young musicians in the region. The corps made its official debut as a member of Drum Corps International (DCI) in 2009 in the Open Class division. The first few years were focused on building the corps’ presence and establishing a competitive foundation within DCI's structure.
By 2013, however, Music City faced significant financial challenges and had to pause its operations. This hiatus prompted the organization to focus on rebuilding, with a particular emphasis on securing additional funding and increasing community support. After a year away from competition, Music City returned to the field in 2014 and continued to develop its corps, expanding both its membership and performance capabilities.[1]
In 2018, Music City made the transition from Open Class to World Class, allowing it to compete in a more advanced category at DCI events. This move represented a significant milestone for the corps, marking its continued growth and improved competitive standing.[2]
Throughout its history, Music City has participated in a variety of performances across the United States and remains active in the drum corps community. While the corps has faced several obstacles, including the 2020 season cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has continued to compete in DCI’s World Class division and is involved in educational programs aimed at developing young musicians.[3]
Show summary (2009–2024)
[edit]| Pale green background indicates DCI World Class Semifinalist |
| Year | Repertoire | World Championships | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Placement | ||
| 2009 | STRIKE IT UP... a celebration! Strike Up the Band (from Strike Up the Band), Tennessee Waltz, Appalachian Morning |
Did not attend World Championships | |
| 2010 | River Sounds Down to the River to Pray, St. Louis Blues, Can't Help Falling in Love, Mississippi Suite, When the Saints Go Marching In, Old Man River | ||
| 2011 | Let's Dance I Could Have Danced All Night, Bandstand Boogie, Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker), Rain Dance, Singin' in the Rain (from Singin' in the Rain), Jai Ho (from Slumdog Millionaire), Tennessee Waltz, Dancing Machine, Shake a Tail Feather | ||
| 2012 | Phantoms of the Grand Ole Opera Phantom of the Opera, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight, Sweet Dreams, All I Ask of You (from Phantom of the Opera), Your Cheatin' Heart, Point of No Return (from Phantom of the Opera), Stand By Your Man, Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Opera) | ||
| 2013 | Postcards from Havana El Cumbanchero, Rapsodia Cubana, A Mis Abuelos, La Suerte de Los Tontos | ||
| 2014 | Go West! Billy the Kid, The Red Pony | ||
| 2015 | In the Stars Mars (from The Planets), Venus (from The Planets), Jupiter (from The Planets) | ||
| 2016 | Coronation Coronation Fanfare, A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra | ||
| 2017 | Tribe Pagan Dances, Goddess of Fire, Trail of Tears | ||
| 2018 | Hell on Wheels: The Final Journey of Casey Jones Crazy Train, Hallelujah, Original Music |
78.175 | 21st Place World Class Semifinalist |
| 2019 | Of Mice & Music Introduction, Tails on This Town, Plymouth Hoe-down, Imagine |
76.650 | 23rd Place World Class Semifinalist |
| 2020 | Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Circuloso Welcome to the Circus, The Hoop Forest, Into the Ring, The Grand Finale |
No scored competitions | |
| 2022 | Gasoline Rainbows Gasoline Rainbows |
81.763 | 17th Place World Class Semifinalist |
| 2023 | Violent Delights: A Rose and its Thorns Paint It Black, Rite of Spring, Any Other Name, Go, Lovely Rose, Violent Delights |
82.875 | 17th Place World Class Semifinalist |
| 2024 | Leave It At The River Wayfaring Stranger, Down by the Riverside, Fire Water Paper, Buckets of Burden, Pyramid Song, Down to the River to Pray, Liquid Spirit, Riverside Rebirth |
82.625 | 17th Place World Class Semifinalist |
References
[edit]- ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps". DCX Museum. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps Artist Profile". Mapex Drums. October 11, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps Overview". Giving Matters. Retrieved November 30, 2024.