The 2026 DCI season is heating up, and there's plenty happening on and off the field.

The GErMs take a closer look at the 2026 productions from the Boston Crusaders, Colts, and Spartans, sharing our first impressions and thoughts on each show.

We also recap Brad Furlano's appointment as the new DCI CEO and what the leadership change could mean for the activity, break down the results and emerging storylines from the latest weekend of competition, and check in on how the World Class landscape is beginning to take shape.

Welcome to the debut episode of On the Field!

The 2026 DCI season is officially underway, and we're covering everything from the first competitive weekend. Join Daniel Montoya Jr. and the GErMs as they recap the latest show announcements, break down the weekend's results, review the productions that premiered, and discuss the biggest storylines emerging across Drum Corps International.

Which corps made the strongest first impression? Which shows exceeded expectations? And after seeing the opening performances, which predictions are we already changing

Whether you're keeping up with scores, following your favorite corps, or looking for informed analysis of the season as it unfolds, On the Field is your weekly home for DCI news, results, reviews, and reactions.

From opening weekend to Finals Night, we'll keep you up to date with everything happening on the field.

It's prediction time.The GErMs put their reputations on the line and make their predictions for the 2026 DCI World Class season. From Finals placements and dark horses to breakout corps and championship contenders, we're making our picks before the season begins.Which predictions will age like fine wine... or milk?Drop your predictions in the comments and join the conversation.

The countdown is on.

The GErMs take a first look at the 2026 DCI World Class season, discussing the corps, concepts, music, and storylines that have us excited for the summer ahead.

Which productions have the most potential? Which show announcements caught our attention? Who could be poised to make a move up the rankings? And what are the biggest questions we'll be watching as the season unfolds?

From championship contenders to dark horses, we're breaking down the 2026 World Class landscape before the first step-off of the season.

Which corps are you most excited to see this summer?

Every drum corps fan has had this conversation before:

If you could hire anyone in drum corps history, who would be on your design team?

In this episode, the GErMs turn that debate into a draft. From drill writers and brass arrangers to percussion composers, visual designers, and creative directors, we're building our dream DCI design staff one pick at a time.

No duplicates. No stealing. Once a designer is drafted, they're off the board.

Who assembled the strongest team? Who reached for a pick? And whose corps would be standing on top of the podium on Saturday night?

Drop your dream design team in the comments!

With only four spots available, the GErMs are taking on one of the toughest debates in drum corps: Which DCI shows belong on Mount Rushmore?

This isn't a conversation about the best shows ever. It's about the most iconic, influential, important, and defining productions in Drum Corps International history. The shows that changed the activity, shaped generations of performers, and left a lasting impact on fans long after finals night.

Drop your four selections in the comments and let us know who got snubbed.

With just weeks until the start of the season, the GErMs put together their ultimate drum corps wish list. Sharing songs, symphonies, film scores, and hidden GEMs we'd love to hear on the field someday.

From serious design concepts to a few wild-card picks, we're playing armchair program coordinator and imagining what each World Class corps could do with the right piece of music.

Drop your own wish list in the comments and join the conversation

With just 46 days until the start of the 2026 competitive drum corps season, the GErMs are looking both forward… and backward.

In this episode, Daniel Montoya Jr., Aaron “Through a Glass” Blackley, and William “Tell” Bradfield dive into their favorite, least favorite, best, worst, most underrated, most overrated, and most confusing shows from *almost* every World Class drum corps.

From legendary masterpieces to shows that left fans saying “wait… what?”, no corps is completely safe.

Which programs consistently deliver? Which shows aged like fine wine? Which ones absolutely did not? And which productions deserve a second look years later?

Whether you’re a longtime drum corps fan, a current marcher, or someone who just loves heated marching arts discussions, this episode is guaranteed to spark debate.

This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley recap WGI Percussion & Winds Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and look ahead to drum corps season!

This week on The Program, hosts Daniel Montoya Jr., William Bradfield, and Aaron Blackley give their predictions for WGI Percussion Championships, recap WGI Color Guard Championships, break down drum corps shows on Pressboxd, and more!