First Rep

05/06/2021

The Midwest Combine returns for its 50th Anniversary tour. An alliance between 5 Midwest drum corps helped paved the way back in 1972 for our very own Drum Corps International. 🏆🎺🥁
More info with the link in our bio⬆️

26/05/2021

EPISODE 4 now on YouTube! 📺 Link in Bio ⬆️
DCI 2021 Lineups, WGI 2022 reboot, and as many ensembles head into new seasons, we tackle the question of whether or not a pre-written show is right for your ensemble. ✏️
We also take a closer look at an exclusively virtual WGI show from the one and only 🌓

12/05/2021

Rhythm X 2009 - “Touch” 👆
Casey talks us through an analysis of the show’s General Effect and how the show executed all 3 levels of successful GE: aesthetic 👀, emotion🫀 & intellect 🧠
The show was as bold in design as it was in ex*****on and there’s a reason we’re still talking about it over a decade later.
Click the link in bio to watch the whole segment! ⬆️

03/05/2021

The Blue Devils are headed to Switzerland in July and already holding auditions for 2022.💥
Interested?
Today is the last day to use our code ‘FIRSTREP10’ for a 10% discount on auditions, BDX offerings and merch ✨
Link in bio⬆️

22/04/2021

Can you guess what show this is? 🥁
In our latest episode, we took a look at one of the most memorable shows in WGI history. ✨
Check out the full episode, link in bio ⬆️

15/04/2021

WGI will be returning to Dayton, Ohio in 2022 for their World Championships and they have set the stage for a long awaited reboot.
➡️Swipe for Championship schedules
⬆️Link in bio for more info on the events

15/04/2021

WGI is headed back to in-person events for 2022 and sets the stage for a reboot.
Swipe ➡️ to see the schedules released for Colorguard, Percussion and Winds.
Link in bio for more info ⬆️

14/04/2021

Episode 3 is here! 🥁 link in bio ⬆️
From short films to visual albums, the marching arts has seen some creative new mediums explored this WGI season.
In this episode we take a look at some of the groups who have led the pack in this new era and more importantly - how does the demand of a performance change when everything is virtual?

24/03/2021

First Rep stands in unity against the recent violence and acts of hatred towards the AAPI community. We urge everyone in and outside of our marching arts family to be advocates for racial justice and continue on a path of inclusivity and respect towards all individuals.
Learn more at stopAAPIhate.org

19/03/2021

📺 Episode 2 streaming now on our YouTube channel - link in bio ⬆️
Tech advancements in the marching arts, drum judges of the field and most importantly, we all the question: Is online learning here to stay post pandemic? 🥁🤔

19/03/2021

Episode 2 airs TOMORROW 10am PST on our YouTube channel 📺
Link in bio ⬆️

17/03/2021

“In a unique year, Music City Mystique takes a unique approach to our 2021 production. An opportunity to explore new tools and maximize existing ones.
Set in the dark, Nocturne presents three vignettes of our night watchmen. The Moon.” 🌙
Link in bio to watch Episode 1 & 2 streaming now ⬆️

24/02/2021

24/02/2021

What happened in the marching arts in 2020, and more importantly, what comes next for Drum Corps in 2021 and beyond?

Find out in our debut episode, airing now on YouTube 🥁

Welcome to the debut episode of First Rep, a show covering news, highlights and analysis for the marching community. This episode recaps some of the cool thi...

23/02/2021

Debut Episode airing tomorrow 2/24 @ 10 AM PST on our YouTube Channel 📺
Covering exclusive recaps of 2020, news for 2021 and beyond.
See you there 🥁
Link in our bio for our channel ⬆️