SoundSport® Connect provides exciting opportunities for performance ensembles and marching music associations from around the world to join the rapidly-growing international SoundSport network… showcasing groups of any instrumentation, any skill level and any age… with an emphasis on entertainment, education, creativity and FUN!
Performance groups and associations from outside the United States – regardless of location – can now become a part of the remarkable universe of Drum Corps International!
You’ll enjoy a unique first-hand experience which demonstrates the dedication, commitment, and motivation necessary to achieve excellence on the performance stage – and in life.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to this exciting world, and to inspiring your ensemble or association to achieve great things through the SoundSport Connect program!
SoundSport Connect 2024 Registered Participants
Drum Corps United Kingdom
Indonesia Drum Corps Association
Hong Kong International Drummer Festival – Baby Giant Drumline
Inbhear Mor Performance Ensemble – Ireland
Kasetsart Winds – Bangkok, Thailand
Knights All-Age Mini Corps – Kurashiki, Japan
Parrot Drum Corps – Guatemala
Thai Youth Winds – Bangkok, Thailand
Current SoundSport affiliated team locations:
Asia
- Thailand
- Philippines
- Japan
- Indonesia
North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
Central America
- Guatemala
- Costa Rica
South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Columbia
- Venezuela
- Uruguay
Europe
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Italy
- Ireland
Benefits of being a registered participant of SoundSport Connect:
- Sharing the global stage with members of Drum Corps International – Marching Music’s Major League™
- The power of Drum Corps International’s enormous worldwide marketing and promotions outreach, including promotion of your group’s successes on the SoundSport website and social media channels
- Invitation for your group to perform at the SoundSport International Music & Food Festival at the DCI World Championships
- Listing as an official SoundSport Connect participant on DCI and SoundSport websites
- Subscription to DCI’s weekly newsletter
- Music industry networking opportunities
- Director’s access to organizational development meetings, webinars and exclusive online educational content
- Directors and their instructors are invited to the annual VIP International Guest Reception in Indianapolis during DCI World Championships Week