Music City

Music City is based out of Nashville, Tennessee. The corps is a member of Drum Corps International and they compete within DCI Open Class. The executive director is Keith Hall.

History

In July of 2008 a group of music educators and enthusiasts formed the non-profit organization Music City Youth in the Arts. Their goal was to establish a new DCI drum and bugle corps in Nashville, Tennessee. A web site was set up as a means of measuring interest in the region for a new drum corps. In less than one month several hundred joined the web site's mailing list. This level of interest lead the board of directors to the decision to proceed with fielding a drum corps for the 2009 season.

In order to establish the most stable foundation for a new drum and bugle corps, the board of directors decided that the first season would consist of a limited rehearsal and touring schedule. Keeping the membership fee as low as possible during difficult economic times was also important. The plan proved to be a wise one. The 47-member inaugural corps performed with a confidence that befuddled audiences who could hardly believe Music City was a first-year corps. The fan-friendly show kept toes tapping and faces smiling everywhere the corps performed. Most importantly though, young people had the time of their lives while learning valuable life lessons such as responsibility, teamwork and respecting others.

In 2010 the corps again pushed the limits. They fielded a nearly 70-member corps. The repretoire allowed the group to take a journey down the Mississippi River from St. Louis to New Orleans. All season long the corps impressed audiences with a powerful sound from a seemingly small hornline. The first two shows of the season included the corps's first two 1st-place finishes. During the DCI Semi-finals performance, Music City surpassed the Raiders to get a 5th place finish, an incredible finish for a second-year corps. However, the Finals performance saw the Raiders regain their 5th place spot with Music City getting a 6th place finish at 88.50.

For the 2011 season Music City is planning on fielding a full 150-member corps and is hoping to once again make history.

Shows By Year

2009

Strike It Up...A Celebration!

DCI Open Class Semifinals

Repertoire:

    Strike Up the Band
    Tennessee Waltz
    Appalachian Morning

Placement: 13th Score: 80.40

2010

River Sounds

DCI Open Class Finals Repertoire:

    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 (from Showboat)

Placement: 6th Score: 88.50

2011

Let's Dance!

DCI Open Class Repertoire:

    I Could Have Danced All Night
    Bandstand Boogie
    Waltz of the Flowers
    Rain Dance
    Singing in the Rain
    Jai Ho
    Tennessee Waltz
    Dancing Machine
    Shake Your Tail Feather

Corps Song

Tennessee Waltz

Corps Emblem

Five-Point Music City Star

Sponsors

• The Band Hall
• Jupiter Quantum Marching Brass
• Mapex Marching Drums
• Majestic Field Percussion
• Corinth Charters & Tours

External Links

Music City http://www.musiccitydrumcorps.org/default.aspx :Official Website