DCI says its combined INpact and BANDtastic! Indy honors bands brought 1,000 middle-school musicians to the 2026 World Championship Finals after roughly 1,400 students applied.
Jeremy describes more than 1,000 middle school musicians and color guard performers participating in DCI's Indianapolis honors program at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Courtney emphasizes how early exposure to drum corps, winter guard, and advanced performers helps younger students see what is possible in the marching arts.
