We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Drum Corps International, the world leader in producing events for elite student marching ensembles! This summer, DCI fans will notice a SmartMusic presence at performances and events around the country — including DCI’s new INpact project, in which our technology will help 1,000 Indiana middle-school band students learn the music they’ll perform at the DCI Championships in August.

“This is a unique sponsorship as MakeMusic is also providing us with SmartMusic technology that will be integral to the success of DCI programs,” said Daniel Acheson, executive director and CEO of DCI. “The ability of students to prepare and perfect music before they come together to rehearse and perform is part of the huge advantage SmartMusic offers, and this will be a critical component of programs like ‘INpact Indiana’s Future – Band.’ Gone are the days of simply sending students sheet music and hoping for the best.”

We’re happy to support an organization that inspires such passion for music and performance in students. If you’d like to spread some drum corps excitement to your marching band students, check out the DCI website and consider attending an event this summer!

(Photo credit: Drum Corps International)