2011 Drum Corps International World Championships

Indianapolis, Indiana
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
2011 Drum Corps International World Championships
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 8:00 AM -
Saturday, August 13, 2011 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)

Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana

DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AT THE DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS!

More than 5,000 dynamic and talented high school and college-age performers are headed to Central Indiana for  Drum Corps International’s 2011 World Championships!

Take a look inside the exciting world of Marching Music's Major League™

We are seeking numerous hard working and enthusiastic individuals to lend their time, talent and knowledge to this international event. It is our goal to ensure that these championships are welcoming and a huge success for both the performers and the fans.

Please join us. We can’t do it without you!

NEW FOR THE 2011 CHAMPIONSHIPS!

The Celebrate Indy Arts! Parade

The kickoff event for the DCI World Championship Finals on Saturday, Aug. 13, will be The Celebrate Indy Arts! Parade in Downtown Indianapolis beginning at 11 a.m.

The parade will feature more than 30 drum and bugle corps from all over the country, including two international corps. Featuring many different arts mediums, the parade will also draw many members of the local Indianapolis arts community. It will be a fun-filled celebration of all that is great about the Indianapolis arts community! 

The parade will be followed by a patriotic performance of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" on the American Legion Mall at 1 p.m.  Parade-goers will then be able to proceed to Lucas Oil Stadium for the Come Feel the Music Festival prior to the doors opening for the World Championships.

We need a large number of volunteers to help stage the corps and parade entries. The parade is being professionally staged and the management team will be on-hand to conduct volunteer training prior to step off.  We are also looking for volunteers that are interested in working as an area leader for the parade.

New Competitive Format

This year the Open Class World Championship will be held in its entirety in Michigan City, Indiana on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, Aug. 9. All the Open Class Corps will depart for Indianapolis following the August 9 event to take part in the World Championship Prelims on Thursday, August 11 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Now featuring more than 40 corps, the new Prelims event on Thursday will run from the morning until late in the evening. The World Championship Prelims will mark the first time in history that the Open Class groups will compete against their World Class counterparts.

KEY VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

AGE REQUIREMENT: All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application or acquire permission if younger.


AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Please be sure to review all available positions and the associated information before choosing the area(s) in which you are interested. Volunteer opportunities range from event logistics support to unique fun jobs helping to stage the parade. Volunteers must register for at least two (2) shifts. Certain positions may require some physical strength, constant activity during a shift, and/or standing for periods of time.

UNIFORM: All volunteers will be provided with an event volunteer T-shirt. Please wear comfortable shoes and khaki pants, shorts or a skirt with the provided shirt for all shifts unless otherwise specified.

TRAINING: All volunteers are required to attend a volunteer registration open house designed to familiarize each individual on all planned activities.  Volunteers will be briefed on basic skills, specific responsibilities and given an overview of event locations. More information regarding registration for these sessions will be sent to you via e-mail.

BENEFITS:

  • Some positions will put you within view of the corps performances or corps warm up sites.
  • Some shifts include a complimentary meal.
  • Volunteers will receive a wristband that is valid for access to the events at that location for the entire day, so before or after your shift, you may enjoy the competition.
  • Complimentary parking at Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Official volunteer uniform shirt and lanyard

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!

We look forward to having you as a part of an amazing World Championship experience!

The deadline for volunteer registration is Friday, August 12, 2011.

To register, please click the REGISTER NOW button on the right side of this webpage at the top.

Questions or comments? Please contact Drum Corps International's volunteer coordinator by phone at  317.275.1232, or by e-mail at volunteer@dci.org.

ABOUT DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL

Drum Corps International is the leader in producing events for the world's most elite and exclusive marching ensembles for student musicians and performers. As the pinnacle of the annual Drum Corps International Tour, the DCI World Championships mark a celebration of the very best in the world of marching music. More than 40 drum and bugle corps representing 22 states, the Netherlands and Japan, will take part in this week-long series of events. Learn more at www.DCI.org.
A world-class city in its own right, the city of Indianapolis is headquarters for Drum Corps International, Marching Music's Major League™. Drum Corps International’s move to Indianapolis in 2008 was made possible through MusicCrossroads, a community-based initiative led by the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association to advance quality of life through the attraction, support and collaboration of leading national and international performing arts organizations. 

 

Contact Information

  • Phone: 317-275-1212
    Email: volunteer@dci.org

Payment Instructions

  • No payments are required for DCI Volunteering.
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