In order to provide accessible performance opportunities for ensembles of all shapes and sizes, Drum Corps International and SoundSport work hand-in-hand with an array of sponsors and partners who support the organization and its many participants.
Thanks to the generosity of many of those partners and sponsors, groups partaking in the SoundSport International Music & Food Festival presented by Jazz Wealth this past August in Indianapolis were awarded a variety of merchandise credits and other prizes to support the further development of their ensembles.
“SoundSport is all about creating opportunities for performers and performing arts organizations,” SoundSport coordinator Dave Eddleman said. “We’re incredibly grateful to our supporters for the role they play in serving these amazing ensembles.”
Hundreds of performers shine at sunny SoundSport festival
A total of nearly $10,000 worth of store credits and other in-kind gifts were awarded to 21 different SoundSport organizations in 2024. Recipients included:
Digital Performance Gear
Digital Performance Gear provides creative and inspired choices for uniforms, flags, floors, props, and more for the pageantry arts. They utilize state of the art technologies and manufacturing techniques, offering constant innovation to a diverse set of products.
Green Beret Marching Band - $500
Latrobe Music Center - $500
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps - $500
IMPACT - $500
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps - $500
Montgomery County United Band & Guard - $250
Frankton-Lapel Marching Band - $250
Field & Floor FX
Field & Floor FX's award-winning team brings more than 30 years of marching experience to create eye-catching flags, backdrops, props, and indoor floors with a state-of-the-art printing process for strong, superior color.
Steel City Ambassador Drum & Bugle Corps - $500
Phoenix Drum & Bugle Corps - $500
Sonus Brass Theater - $500
Alexandria Marching Tigers - $250
Southwestern Jr./Sr. High School Marching Band - $250
TAMA | Bergerault
TAMA offers drum kits, snare drums, original percussion, hardware, microphone stands and sticks, plus drum accessories like bags, cases and practice goods.
Jacksonville Drumline Institute - $500
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps - $500
Minnesota Brass - $500
Rhythm IN BLUE - $500
Knights Legacy Drumline - $500
Innovative Percussion
Innovative Percussion is a manufacturer of drumsticks, keyboard mallets, and many other percussion implements. The company also publishes percussion solo and ensemble pieces of music.
Bishop Dwenger Marching Saints - $250
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) All-City Band - $250
Northview Marching Knights - $250
Washington Golden Pride Marching Band - $250
KHS America
KHS America is dedicated to the enrichment of lives through music performance and education by providing high-quality musical instruments and services designed to support musicians, educators, and our retail partners. Some of their key instrument brands include Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic.
Green Beret Marching Band - Trumpet
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps - Trumpet
Percussive Arts Society
The Percussive Arts Society is the world's largest percussion organization and is considered the central source for information and networking for percussionists and drummers of all ages. Established in 1961 as a nonprofit, music service organization, PAS's mission is to inspire, educate, and support percussionists and drummers throughout the world.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps - Invitation to PASIC 2024
Get involved!
Registration is now open for SoundSport teams looking to perform in 2025. The SoundSport program is open to any ensemble regardless of age, size (five or more performers) or instrumentation, and offers an accessible avenue to showcase your musical talents year round and as part of the Drum Corps International Tour and World Championship.
Learn more and register your team today!