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May 20th, 2025
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In the drum corps world today one of the most exciting—and sometimes controversial—parts of the off-season is the reveal of new uniforms. Uniforms are more than just clothing; they are symbols of identity, performance tools, and in many ways, the visual heartbeat of our show. In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in how the activity thinks about corps uniforms. Some groups even go as far as to directly call them "costumes". No longer the heavy wool garments built to last decades, today’s uniforms are lightweight, athletic, and often designed for a single season. Over the past decade, the drum corps uniform has undergone a transformation that has taken time for the seasoned drum corps fan's pallet to catch up with, yet there are compelling reasons behind this evolution.
In the drum corps world today one of the most exciting—and sometimes controversial—parts of the off-season is the reveal of new uniforms. Uniforms are more than just clothing; they are symbols of identity, performance tools, and in many ways, the visual heartbeat of our show. In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in how the activity thinks about corps uniforms. Some groups even go as far as to directly call them "costumes". No longer the heavy wool garments built to last decades, today’s uniforms are lightweight, athletic, and often designed for a single season. Over the past decade, the drum corps uniform has undergone a transformation that has taken time for the seasoned drum corps fan's pallet to catch up with, yet there are compelling reasons behind this evolution.
