In this edition of "IN STEP Conversations," three prominent individuals of color discuss their drum corps stories, visions for the activity, the importance of representation, and more, in a compelling discussion on Black experiences in drum corps.
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Darian Sanders served as Phantom Regiment drum major in 2007 and worked with the corps in various positions from 2008-2011. He now plays the role of Simba in the touring musical cast of Disney's "The Lion King" and works as part of the broadcast team covering the DCI World Championships.
Bryen Warfield has held the position of brass co-caption head for Mandarins alongside Ric Brown since 2022, and is the associate director of bands and orchestra director at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jim Prime Jr. was elected to the DCI Hall of Fame in 1996, and was the first Black inductee. An accomplished educator and brass arranger, Prime has worked with a laundry list of corps including The Cadets and Star of Indiana.