Join Us to Bring 80 Years of Excellence to the World Stage in 2026!
In 2026, MBI Drum and Bugle Corps will once again take the field, celebrating an 80-year-long history of excellence in drum corps. Throughout the course of the 2026 season, MBI will perform at select Drum Corps International competitions in Minnesota and Wisconsin and culminate the historic year at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, performing at the famed Lucas Oil Stadium. With a 2026 rehearsal schedule that strikes the perfect balance for performers from all walks of life, MBI is ready to take the field. Are you?
2026 Winter Experience Clinics and Auditions
2026 Winter Experience Clinic
Wednesday, March 11th. 6pm-9pm.
Bayview Elementary
24 Walnut St S, Waconia, MN 55387
Brass and Percussion Audition Clinic
Wednesday, March 25th. 6pm-9pm.
Location to be announced
Color Guard Audition Clinic
Wednesday, April 1st. 6pm-9pm.
Location to be announced
Brass and Percussion Call Backs – Video Auditions Due
Wednesday, March 8th. 6pm-9pm.
Location to be announced
Need to submit a video audition? Please register above and then email nicolesalas@mbiarts.org for more details.
Additional Information
More detailed Information regarding the 2026 season, leadership and instruction team, as well as membership fees and services can be found through the links to the right of this page. Still have questions? Contact: nicolesalas@mnbrassinc.org
Our Schedule
Check out our online calendar to see our entire schedule!
Our Legacy
One of the premiere all-age drum corps in the country, MBI won its first World Championship in 2011. In 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2014 the corps was the DCA Silver medalist. The corps has won several caption (or section) awards including:
- DCA Horn Champions in 2010, 2011 and 2015
- DCA Percussion Champions in 2003, 2004, 2010, and 2013
- DCA Frontline Champions in 2001, 2004 and 2005
- DCA Color Guard Champions in 2011
- DCI SoundSport Best Of Show 2022
- DCI All Age Open Class Percussion Champions 2025
