Drum Corps International (DCI) | NAMM Foundation

From modest beginnings more than three decades ago, Drum Corps International (DCI) has developed into a powerful, nonprofit, global youth activity with far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Through the annual DCI Tour and more than 35 World Championships in 17 North American cities, Drum Corps International provides entertainment to millions through live performances and nationally-televised events. Drum Corps International is Marching Music’s Major League™.

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From the Ash family to the Gretsch family and the whole industry in general, we thank you so much for this initiative; we will not let you down. My mom is probably looking down on us with a huge smile

- Sammy Ash, Chief Operating Officer, Sam Ash Music Stores

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"Music is a hidden arithmetic exercise of the soul." Gottfried Leibniz, German philosopher and mathematician.

Quoted in "We use music to say things we could never say with words" by Andrea Bocelli. Feb. 7, 2018

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