It is with profound sadness that the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame announces the passing of Mike DelVecchio. Mike DelVecchio was a respected and beloved figure whose life was deeply intertwined with the history, tradition, and spirit of drum corps. His contributions extended well beyond his years as a performer, touching generations of members, […]

From: the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Selection Committee To: WDCHOF Members, Associates, friends, and all members of the Drum Corps and Pageantry communities The World Drum Corps Hall of Fame announces its  50TH ANNIVERSARY 2026 INDUCTEES The following outstanding individuals, all of them leaders and major influencers within the Drum Corps Community will […]

Bob Findlay’s obituary and memorial arrangements: https://abriola.com/tribute/details/7411/Robert-Findley/obituary.html#tribute-start

Bob Findley, whose notable achievements included serving as instructor and field conductor for the Hurricanes, CT Yankees, Matadors, CT Alumni and Park City Pride, and former Vice President of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, has passed. See his bio here: https://www.wdchof.org/members/findley-robert/ Services are pending.

Those in the know consider Pete Emmons the Leonardo da Vinci of Drum Corps, his opus unmatched. There simply isn’t a single step of drill or a visual concept on the field today that doesn’t carry some of his DNA. Considering his pedigree, this is no surprise.  A Casper Troopers soprano, Drum Major when they […]

With the passing of Gil Silva, the Hall of Fame has lost one of its most highly honored and influential members. As former President of Drum Corps Associates, Business Manager, Assistant Director and Visual Instructor of the legendary Rhode Island Matadors, and Chief Judge for the DCA, Gil served the Drum Corps community faithfully and […]

View the Banquet page to see the group photo from the most recent Induction Ceremony, as well as the full 2025 WDCHOF Yearbook, with photos and profiles of the Inductees and Scholarship Recipients and the banquet video.

The great John Simpson has passed.  Perhaps the finest Baritone Bugle player of all time, John had performed with the Hutchinson Sky Ryders, The US Air Force D&B Corps and the NY Skyliners before establishing himself as a brilliant brass instructor for Hutch, the Bayonne Bridgemen, Star of Indiana and others.  His signature solo rendering […]

Come celebrate the induction of 15 new Hall of Famers on Dec. 6th. Check their bios by clicking on their photos and find Banquet, hotel reservation and Yearbook ad details here:  https://www.wdchof.org/induction-ceremony-and-banquet/ Be a part of honoring those who make Drum Corps history by conversing with them in person and in real time at the […]

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