The Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps was founded in 1992 by Rick Bays, current Corps Director. Capital Regiment was established to provide a program for youth that combines music and performance training, leadership, social and character development, and the challenge, excitement and self-discipline of drum and bugle corps competition.

The first priority for the organization was to establish a solid financial base to support program operations. In 1994, Capital Regiment was licensed to run bingo and to this day, it is the primary means of support for the corps.

In 1997, Capital Regiment established its first program: the Capital Regiment Indoor Percussion Ensemble. The drum line was very successful and finished 3rd place in the Independent World Class at the 1998 WGI Championships.

The fall of 1998 marked the beginning of the drum and bugle corps program. The summer of 1999 was the premier season for the Capital Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. The corps finished in 9th place in Division III at the Drum Corps International World Championships.

Every year since that first season, Capital Regiment has continued to grow and improve. In 2004, the sixth season for Capital Regiment, the corps capped a great season with a 14th place finish in Division 1 competition at the DCI World Championships!

 

Being a member of Capital Regiment is all about commitment and excellence. It will be the hardest, yet most rewarding and fun experience of your life. The things you learn and experience will be part of your person forever!

The rewards for your ‘Commitment to Excellence’ are priceless:

• The thrill of performing with your corps family in front of thousands and thousands of appreciative fans in stadiums across the country.
• The exhilaration felt at the end of a long day of productive rehearsal.
• The lasting relationships you make.
• The improvement in your skills.
• The confidence you gain.
• The satisfaction of knowing you have gone beyond your comfort level and achieved an excellence you didn’t know was possible.

At all levels of the organization...
You will find this ‘Commitment to Excellence’:

• Dedicated volunteers contributing thousands of hours doing fundraising and performing support functions.
• A “World Class” staff supporting and guiding you on your quest for excellence.
• Hard working, experienced management personnel organizing and providing the infrastructure required for success. It is all about commitment and excellence and we believe if everyone works for this, the season will be unbelievable!