March Drum Corps exists to make marching arts education more accessible by connecting students with quality instruction, meaningful opportunities, and the resources they need to succeed.
Our Mission
March Drum Corps empowers the next generation of performers by breaking down the financial and educational barriers in the marching arts.
Drum corps rewards preparation. Students who have a teacher who knows the activity, someone to walk them through the audition process and the means to cover the cost of a season start with a real advantage. Many talented students have none of these.
MDC closes that gap. We connect students with instruction, mentorship and scholarship support so they can walk into an audition prepared and focus on the experience once they’re there.
Private lessons with educators who have performed and taught in drum corps, including online lessons students can take from home.
Guidance on technique, audition preparation and what to expect once you join a corps.
Scholarships open to students contracted to march, funded in part by every lesson booked.
Musicianship, confidence and discipline that carry well beyond a single season.
What We Do
As an educational nonprofit, MDC supports brass, percussion and visual students with the goal of helping every student feel prepared to audition at any drum and bugle corps.
Students browse and book one-on-one lessons with experienced marching arts educators through MarchLink, with lessons tailored to each student by their instructor.
Find an InstructorA portion of every lesson fee goes to MDC’s scholarship fund, helping students with the cost of participating in drum corps.
Explore ScholarshipsOnline video lessons, video audition review and free Drum Corps Chats with leaders in the activity.
PlannedWorkshops & masterclasses
Explore ResourcesThe Movement Academy is an upcoming 13-part video series designed to help students develop movement skills for the marching arts.
Explore Movement AcademyOur Values
Four commitments shape every lesson, scholarship and resource MDC offers.
Talent and hard work should decide who marches, not cost or zip code. We keep instruction within reach and put lesson revenue back into scholarships.
We’re honest with students about what auditions require, open about how lesson fees support scholarships and accountable to the families who trust us.
Strong fundamentals outlast any single audition. We pair students with educators who teach skills, habits and musicianship that keep growing.
From online lessons to the MarchLink booking platform, we look for new ways to bring quality marching arts education to more students.
Student Impact
Accessible instruction and mentorship can help a student reach goals that once seemed out of range.
Student Story · Rob C.
Rob transitioned from clarinet to tuba in a matter of months through MDC. In 2018, he performed with the Bluecoats.
Switching instruments is a major challenge for any performer. Rob’s story shows what focused instruction and mentorship can make possible.
Get Involved
Students, families, educators and supporters all help make marching possible. The best place to start is with a lesson.
Find an InstructorLearn how MDC scholarships help students cover the cost of marching.
Explore ScholarshipsYour gift supports scholarships for students contracted to march.
Support Student Scholarships
