RCR Virtual Program Book 2025
Schedule
5:30 PM – Gates Open
7:00 PM – Welcome/National Anthem
7:10 PM – Govenaires
7:28 PM – Colt Cadets
7:46 PM – Crossmen
8:04 PM – Troopers
8:22 PM – Intermission
8:42 PM – Madison Scouts
9:00 PM – Colts
9:18 PM – Bluecoats
9:36 PM – Blue Stars (plus encore)
10:01 PM – Scores Announced
Snacks are available at the concession stands under the stadium (drinks, chips, popcorn, cookies, candy).
Please visit the corps’ souvenir booths and get some gear from your favorite groups.
Govenaires – St. Peter, MN
Saint Peter, Minnesota’s Govenaires can trace their roots all the way back to 1927 when the group was organized as the St. Peter Legion Corps. The corps took its current name in the late 1960s in honor of five Minnesota governors who had come from the corps’ hometown. First competing at the Drum Corps Associates Championships in 2004, Govenaires took top honors in DCA’s Class A four times and was the inaugural DCI All-Age Class A Champion in 2024. Govenaires will travel to Ireland to perform in the Rose of Tralee celebration in August of 2025.
2025 Production
Among Thieves
Additional Information (pdf)
Colt Cadets – Dubuque, IA
Founded in 1967, the Colt Cadets are the younger sibling of the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps with a majority of members in middle school and high school. The two corps work in tandem with the Colt Cadets preparing many members for the World Class corps, while some less experienced auditionees for the Colts find a more successful introduction into the activity in the Open Class. The Colt Cadets foster character development by challenging and teaching in ways that build self confidence, self-discipline, work ethic and teamwork.
2025 Production
The Hive
Additional Information (pdf)
Crossmen – San Antonio, TX
Founded in 1974, the Crossmen first took the field as a successful merger between two smaller suburban Philadelphia corps, the Keystone Regiment and the 507 Hornets. As an east coast organization since its founding, the corps moved its operations cross-country to San Antonio in 2006. Crossmen has been a DCI World Championship finalist more than 25 times. The corps has served thousands of students throughout its history providing life-changing experiences that teach excellence, perseverance, teamwork and character.
2025 Production
Crosswalking
Additional Information (pdf)
Troopers – Casper, WY
Founded in 1957 by Jim Jones in Casper, Wyoming, the Troopers are one of the most historically significant groups in the marching arts. Known as "America’s Corps," the Troopers pioneered the modern drum corps touring model and were a founding member of Drum Corps International in 1972. With their iconic Western theme and commitment to patriotic storytelling, the corps quickly became a fan favorite. A 12-time DCI finalist, the Troopers’ motto — Honor, Loyalty, Dedication — reflects the values that continue to guide them as they inspire future generations of performers.
2025 Production
The Final Sunset
Additional Information (pdf)
Intermission
Madison Scouts – Madison, WI
Founded in 1920, the Madison Scouts is a premier youth performing arts organization on the modern drum and bugle corps scene. They are a founding member of Drum Corps International and have been twice crowned as World Champions (1975, 1988). Forward Performing Arts, the educationally- focused parent organization of the drum corps, also sponsors Black Star Drum Line, Forward Leadership and MadU.
2025 Production
The Nature of Being
Additional Information (pdf)
Colts – Dubuque, IA
Founded in 1963 as the Junior Dukes, Colts was previously known as the Legionnaires and Colt .45 before adopting its current name in 1976. Since 1993, the corps has placed in the DCI World Championship Finals numerous times. In addition to both a World Class and an Open Class drum corps, the Colts Youth Organization also sponsors a summer band for students in fourth through eighth grades. The governor of Iowa has proclaimed the Colts “Iowa’s Ambassadors of Music.”
2025 Production
In Restless Dreams
Additional Information (pdf)
Bluecoats – Canton, OH
Founded in 1972, the Bluecoats organization was founded as a small, community-focused music education program that brought the drum corps experience to the young people of Canton, Ohio. Winning DCI World Championship titles in 2016 and 2024, the corps has earned a medal in eight of the last nine competitive seasons. While pushing the boundaries of artistic exploration and creative excellence, the Bluecoats have made their performance of genre-bending productions a hallmark.
2025 Program
The Observer Effect
Additional Information (pdf)
Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI
Founded in 1964, Blue Stars was the silver medalist at the 1972 Drum Corps International World Championship, finishing just over a half a point away from winning the inaugural event. Competing as an Open Class unit for much of the late 1980s, ’90s and early ’00s, the corps won the World Championship title in its class in 1989, 1993, 2001 and 2003. The Blue Stars began competing among DCI’s World Class ranks again in 2006.
2025 Program
SPECTATOR SPORT
