Phantom Regiment alumni assemble record-size corps for DCI semifinals

A 550-member alumni group from Phantom Regiment will perform at the Drum Corps International World Championship semifinals in Indianapolis, marking the largest alumni corps in DCI history.

In a historic gathering, 550 former members of Phantom Regiment are set to perform during the Drum Corps International World Championship semifinals on Aug. 7 at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium. Organized to commemorate the corps' 70th season, the alumni group spans participants from the organization's inception to the present, many traveling from across the United States and abroad. CEO Amanda Hamaker highlighted the show as a tribute to both Phantom Regiment's own heritage and the wider evolution of competitive drum corps.

The DCI World Championship runs from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8, featuring preliminary shows, semifinals, and a finals round for the top twelve corps. The alumni performance aims to showcase the lasting impact of the group within the activity. Reported by Nida Tazeen, the story notes that the event sets a new record for the largest alumni corps ever assembled in DCI competition.