Family,

Over the last few weeks, the member corps of DCI have met and discussed the current state of the nation and drum corps as a whole. With the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to make decisions based on the health and welfare of our members, staff, volunteers, and communities in which we rehearse and perform. 

Now, unfortunately, this means we had to make the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 summer tour. It wo...

Family,

In the midst of our attempts to adjust to our new way of life in following recommended CDC guidelines, The Northwest Youth Music Association, and Seattle Cascades, in conjunction with Drum Corps International will be altering our rehearsal schedule for March and April, our summer competitive touring model could be altered as well. It is the strong belief of the Northwest Youth Music Association, in conjunction with Drum...

SEATTLE, WA  In recent weeks, the State of Washington and King County has made national news as an area of where the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified. At least 44 cases of the virus have been diagnosed and 10 of those cases have resulted in fatalities due to the outbreak. Due to this growing concern and widespread outbreak, and in an effort to protect our members, staff and volunteers the Northwest Youth Music Associ...

Shelby Turcotte is a 17 year old senior, and is currently attending St. Helens High School. Her career in music began as a young teen in Lake Oswego, Oregon, where she began her journey as a clarinetist. She resided in St. Helens shortly following the beginning of her music career, where she flourished. During her high school years, (2016-present) she marched three years with the St. Helens Marching Band and Colorguard, one of...