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WE NEED YOUR HELP! Donations from amazing people - like you! - are more important now than ever before. That is why we are asking you to help ensure our positive, life-changing educational programs are available in 2026 and beyond.
There are many volunteer opportunities! Attend one of our Volunteer Info Sessions to find out how you can be a part of the 2026 Blue Stars Experience!
It is with great sadness that we share Kevin Hanson, an alumnus, Blue Stars Hall of Fame member, board member, long-time volunteer, and friend to all, has passed away.
Support the next generation of Blue Stars members this GivingTuesday. All contributions to the Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000.
Under the leadership of Visual Caption Coordinator Roger Marquis and Visual Caption Head Luke Zamprelli, we are very excited to welcome the new and returning members of the 2026 Blue Stars Visual Staff.
Led by Caption Manager, Jacob Gall, we are excited to introduce the 2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff!
Join the team behind the scenes making drum corps dreams a reality for the members of the Blue Stars!
Travis Larson returns to lead an experienced team of brass educators to provide high quality instruction throughout the 2026 season.
THE SUMMER OF MY LIFE DOCUMENTARY
From move-in day all the way to DCI World Championship Finals, this documentary explores the drum corps experience beyond just music and marching. The friendships, the pre-show speeches, the bus rides, and the moments in between are often the memories that define a summer.
Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of a drum corps tour and watch as a small group of talented performers experience the summer of their lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Boone County Fairgrounds
1300 East 100 South
Lebanon, IN, 46052
SCHEDULE: Check-In will take place from 6:00-8:00PM on March 20 and the camp will conclude by 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 22.
HOUSING: Facilities are provided at the fairgrounds for members to sleep. Attendees should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.
CAMP PACKING LIST
SHUTTLES: Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is provided. Shuttle requests are to be submitted via the March Camp RSVP (coming soon) to communicate the date/time of arrivals/departures .
When booking a flight, please aim to arrive by 5:00 PM EST on 3/20 and to depart after 6:00 PM EST on 3/22 to attend the full duration of camp. Depending on your schedule and flight costs, we understand this may not be an option, so please aim to arrive to IND as soon as possible on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Regardless of your arrival/departure times, shuttles will run all weekend to ensure all members requiring a shuttle arrive to and from camp safely.
EQUIPMENT: Blue Stars Yamaha Brass inventory will be available for member use. Bring your mouthpiece.
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
FULL DRUM CORPS CAMP: Color Guard Callbacks take place at the April Camp.
SCHEDULE: Check-In will take place from 6:00-8:00PM on Friday April 24 and the camp will conclude by 4:00 PM on Sunday April 26.
HOUSING: Facilities are provided at the fairgrounds for members to sleep. Attendees at the April Full Corps Camp in Indianapolis should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.
CAMP PACKING LIST
SHUTTLES: Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is provided. Shuttle requests are to be submitted via the April Camp RSVP (coming soon) to communicate the date/time of arrivals/departures .
When booking a flight, please aim to arrive by 5:00 PM EST on 4/24 and to depart after 6:00 PM EST on 4/26 to attend the full duration of camp. Depending on your schedule and flight costs, we understand this may not be an option, so please aim to arrive to IND as soon as possible on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Regardless of your arrival/departure times, shuttles will run all weekend to ensure all members requiring a shuttle arrive to and from camp safely.
EQUIPMENT: Full corps instrument and equipment inventory will be available for member use.