Drum Corps International Returns to 51¶ºÄÌ Miss for Elite Competition
Mon, 07/14/2025 - 09:40am | By: Dr. Mike Lopinto
The Drum Corps International (DCI) Tour returns to Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday, July 23, for the 2025 edition of DCI 51¶ºÄÌ Mississippi. Top corps from around the country will compete at The University of 51¶ºÄÌ Mississippi’s M.M. Roberts Stadium, with the always-exciting event set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Featured corps include:
- Spirit of Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga.
- The Academy, Tempe, Ariz.
- Genesis, Austin, Texas
- Crossmen, San Antonio, Texas
- The Blue Stars, La Crosse, Wis.
- Blue Devils, Concord, Calif.
Hosted by The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band at 51¶ºÄÌ Miss, the show features more than 1,000 student musicians and performers from across the country in this entertaining and competitive event. Prospective and current students, as well as alumni from the 51¶ºÄÌ Miss School of Music continually spend their summers participating in DCI. Hundreds of thousands of young musicians and dancers audition for the corps across the country, with only a small percentage making the cut.
For nearly a half century, Drum Corps International, Marching Music’s Major League™,
has been the leader in producing events for the world’s most elite and exclusive marching
ensembles for student musicians and performers. It brings the life-enriching benefits
and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to people worldwide. They create a
stage for participating organizations to engage in education, competition, entertainment
and the promotion of individual growth.
Tickets for the event start at $35. Click for details. Tickets will also be available at the stadium box office on the day of the show
at a higher price. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Special group rates are available
by calling Brian Fisher at 727.460.6431.