The final piece of the 2024 DCI Texas Series presented by USBands is now in place after the confirmation of Prairie View A&M to host this summer’s DCI Houston event.
The Friday, July 19 show will be the first-ever DCI Tour event at Panther Stadium (1600 Stadium Dr, Prairie View, TX) on the campus of Prairie View A&M. The Historically Black College/University (HBCU) is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas. Located in the northwest Houston corridor, it’s the largest HBCU community that Drum Corps International has partnered with to date.
“Annually one of the most popular events of the DCI Texas Series, finding suitable venues with availability and enough capacity for our DCI Houston event has often been a challenge,” said Eric Hjellming, DCI senior manager of event operations. “The Prairie View A&M administration has been tremendously welcoming in hosting this year’s event, and Panther Stadium is a fantastic facility with great sightlines.”
Set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. CT on July 19, the lineup for DCI Houston will include the Blue Devils, Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, Colts, Guardians and Mandarins.
2024’s DCI Texas Series is presented by USBands. The complete schedule includes eight events across the Lone Star State.
WEST TEXAS DRUMS
Canyon, TX | Monday, July 15
DCI ABILENE
Abilene, TX | Tuesday, July 16
DCI DENTON
Presented by Stanbury Uniforms
Denton, TX | Thursday, July 18
DCI WACO
Hewitt, TX | Thursday, July 18
DCI HOUSTON
Prairie View, TX | Friday, July 19
DCI SOUTHWESTERN CHAMPIONSHIP
Presented by Fred J. Miller
San Antonio, TX | Saturday, July 20
DCI MESQUITE
Presented by Fruhauf Uniforms
Mesquite, TX | Monday, July 22
DCI MCKINNEY
Presented by WeScanFiles
McKinney, TX | Tuesday, July 23