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Music City
File:Music City logo.png
LocationNashville, TN
DivisionWorld Class
Founded2009
DirectorChaz Bledsoe

Music City Drum and Bugle Corps is a competitive junior drum and bugle corps based in Nashville, Tennessee.

History

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Music City Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Nashville, Tennessee, was founded in 2008 with the aim of providing competitive opportunities for young musicians in the region. The corps made its official debut as a member of Drum Corps International (DCI) in 2009 in the Open Class division. The first few years were focused on building the corps’ presence and establishing a competitive foundation within DCI's structure.

By 2013, however, Music City faced significant financial challenges and had to pause its operations. This hiatus prompted the organization to focus on rebuilding, with a particular emphasis on securing additional funding and increasing community support. After a year away from competition, Music City returned to the field in 2014 and continued to develop its corps, expanding both its membership and performance capabilities.[1]

In 2018, Music City made the transition from Open Class to World Class, allowing it to compete in a more advanced category at DCI events. This move represented a significant milestone for the corps, marking its continued growth and improved competitive standing.[2]

Throughout its history, Music City has participated in a variety of performances across the United States and remains active in the drum corps community. While the corps has faced several obstacles, including the 2020 season cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has continued to compete in DCI’s World Class division and is involved in educational programs aimed at developing young musicians.[3]

Show summary (2009–2024)

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Key
Pale green background indicates DCI World Class Semifinalist
Year Repertoire World Championships
Score Placement
2009 STRIKE IT UP... a celebration!
Strike Up the Band (from Strike Up the Band),
Tennessee Waltz, Appalachian Morning
Did not attend
World Championships
2010 River Sounds
Down to the River to Pray, St. Louis Blues, Can't Help Falling in Love,
Mississippi Suite, When the Saints Go Marching In,
Old Man River
2011 Let's Dance
I Could Have Danced All Night, Bandstand Boogie, Waltz of the Flowers
(from The Nutcracker), Rain Dance, Singin' in the Rain
(from Singin' in the Rain), Jai Ho (from Slumdog Millionaire),
Tennessee Waltz, Dancing Machine, Shake a Tail Feather
2012 Phantoms of the Grand Ole Opera
Phantom of the Opera, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight,
Sweet Dreams, All I Ask of You (from Phantom of the Opera),
Your Cheatin' Heart, Point of No Return (from Phantom of the Opera),
Stand By Your Man, Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Opera)
2013 Postcards from Havana
El Cumbanchero, Rapsodia Cubana, A Mis Abuelos,
La Suerte de Los Tontos
2014 Go West!
Billy the Kid, The Red Pony
2015 In the Stars
Mars (from The Planets), Venus (from The Planets),
Jupiter (from The Planets)
2016 Coronation
Coronation Fanfare, A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
2017 Tribe
Pagan Dances, Goddess of Fire, Trail of Tears
2018 Hell on Wheels: The Final Journey of Casey Jones
Crazy Train, Hallelujah, Original Music
78.175 21st Place
World Class
Semifinalist
2019 Of Mice & Music
Introduction, Tails on This Town, Plymouth Hoe-down, Imagine
76.650 23rd Place
World Class
Semifinalist
2020 Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Circuloso
Welcome to the Circus, The Hoop Forest, Into the Ring, The Grand Finale
No scored competitions
2022 Gasoline Rainbows
Gasoline Rainbows
81.763 17th Place
World Class
Semifinalist
2023 Violent Delights: A Rose and its Thorns
Paint It Black, Rite of Spring, Any Other Name,
Go, Lovely Rose, Violent Delights
82.875 17th Place
World Class
Semifinalist
2024 Leave It At The River
Wayfaring Stranger, Down by the Riverside, Fire Water Paper,
Buckets of Burden, Pyramid Song, Down to the River to Pray,
Liquid Spirit, Riverside Rebirth
82.625 17th Place
World Class
Semifinalist

References

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  1. ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps". DCX Museum. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps Artist Profile". Mapex Drums. October 11, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Music City Drum and Bugle Corps Overview". Giving Matters. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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