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Summer Education Series

This summer, we're bringing exciting educational opportunities to students and educators nationwide! DCI Event Day Clinics, powered by USBands and Drum Corps International, will be held at select DCI events this summer and feature fast-paced, content-rich clinics for students and educators of every level of experience. And with the return of our in-person multi-day USBands Summer Education Camps, there's something for everyone's schedule, learning goals, and areas of interest.

All events feature expert instructors, section-specific breakouts, leadership sessions, and the opportunity to learn side-by-side with a drum corps in residence. Take this time to get inspired, get motivated, and connect with some of the best-known names in the activity! Gather your friends, and let's have some fun this summer.

USBANDS SUMMER EDUCATION CAMP

This multi-day camp offers a unique opportunity for interactive sessions and side-by-side experiences with The Blue Devils, featuring educator-specific sessions led by both drum corps staff and the premier USBands educational team. Participants will have the chance to learn corps-specific material and gain firsthand experience in a corps' ensemble rehearsal, guided by professional instructors. The camp includes a T-shirt, meals, and a ticket to a DCI event, and educators attending the camp are eligible to receive professional development hours.

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DCI EVENT DAY CLINICS

This half-day clinic, scheduled prior to a DCI event, features interactive sessions and opportunities for side-by-side experiences with The Blue Devils, The Cavaliers, or The Mandarins. It includes detailed sessions with drum corps staff for learning specific material of each corps, as well as educational sessions conducted by the USBands team. Participants also get the chance to observe a corps' ensemble rehearsal closely, gaining insights from professional instructors. The clinic package includes a T-shirt, a ticket to the DCI event, and for educators, the opportunity to earn professional development hours.

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MUSIC EDUCATORS RECEPTIONS

Are you a Music Educator attending the DCI Event in Atlanta this summer? If so, we invite you to a special complimentary reception for conversation and refreshments before the show! Spend time with your peers and us celebrating and discussing the marching arts together! The program includes lightning-fast talks with time in between to meet your peers and discuss. In previous years we had Frank Troyka speak on Leading the Leaders while John Meehan and Courtney Allyson Mills covered Creating Performers. Please help us choose this year's topics by answering the question in the RSVP below. To attend the complimentary music educator's reception, you must have a ticket to the DCI event AND RSVP for the reception. If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, now's the time to do so at dci.org/events. You can RSVP to the reception now using the link below.

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MASTERCLASS SERIES

USBands MasterClass for Marching Arts presents an exclusive educational series developed by the esteemed instructional team of World Champion Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps. Designed to cater to a broad spectrum of directors, instructors, and performers, this new collection offers six detailed courses that encapsulate the expertise and excellence of the Blue Devils staff. Enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of the marching arts through this specially curated program. Discover more by watching the trailer and exploring further details through the provided link.

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