Welcome Genesis World Class Drum and Bugle Corps

New Partnership Between Band Shoppe and Genesis World Class Drum and Bugle Corps

Band Shoppe is excited to announce a new partnership with World Class Drum and Bugle Corps, Genesis, for the Drum Corps International 2018 season.

 “The whole team at Genesis is beside themselves with excitement for our partnership with Band Shoppe,” said Chris Magonigal, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps. “After speaking with Band Shoppe’s team, it was evident right away that our arrows were pointed in the same direction. Their commitment to quality and the student experience is in line with the Genesis philosophy and their offerings are second to none. Genesis is committed to strengthening Band Shoppe and Fenix brands together to set up an incredible future.”

Band Shoppe’s talented Sales and Design Teams will work alongside the Genesis Visual Team to create custom uniforms to advance the Genesis organization and bring their look to the next level.

“We are thrilled to bring another World Class Corps into Band Shoppe’s family”, said Jay Pearison, President of Band Shoppe. “We have enjoyed our working relationship with the Boston Crusaders over the last several years. Now we aspire to bring that same level of quality and creativity to Genesis. Our team looks forward to working with Genesis in 2018.”

photo courtesy of Genesis World Class Drum and Bugle Corps

About Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps

Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps holds a deep-seated philosophy of Education Through Performance. Our purpose is to provide world class education through performance in the areas of percussion, brass, dance, and visual ensemble artistry.

Genesis has consistently achieved artistic and performance excellence and is recognized as an exceptional and excellence-driven group. With the inclusion of a leadership curriculum drawing upon top training methodologies used in corporate America, the organization provides educational, cultural, interpersonal, physical, and emotional growth necessary for our young people to become leaders. Genesis employs some the most talented design and instructional professionals in the country, who design programs that over 250 talented performers convey through a powerful, athletic, and artistic performance.

For more information about Genesis, visit genesisdbc.org.

It's LIVE. It's LOUD. It's BACK FOR 2016!

Drums on the Ohio is once again a member of the DCI Summer Tour!

Band Shoppe is proud to welcome an outstanding line-up of drum and bugle corps from across the USA on Wednesday, June 29 to Reitz Bowl in Evansville, Indiana.

This event is built on the foundation of educating the young musicians of tomorrow. Corps that perform each year set an exemplary example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. Only NINE MORE DAYS until The Sound comes back to Evansville!


As part of events leading up to the big show, Drums on the Ohio proudly presents the second annual Tri-state Color Guard Clinic. Students of ALL skill levels are invited to participate. Classes will be offered on Flag (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), Rifle, or Sabre. The Tri-state Color Guard Clinic will be led by Michelle DeWitt and Band Shoppe's own, Will Stevenson.

► Registration is open until June 29th.

It's not too late to be apart of the action! Drums on the Ohion gives any student from 6th Grade through 12th Grade an opportunity to perform the national anthem to kick off our show!

► Registration is open until June 28th.

It's LIVE. It's LOUD. It's DRUMS on the OHIO! 

Here are all the details:

Date: Thursday, June 29

Time: Performance Start Time - 7:00pm, Gates open at 5:30pm, and Day of Show Box Office at the  Stadium opens at 12:00pm

Where: Reitz Bowl in Evansville, Indiana

Get your tickets now before it's too late!

Competing Corps - Listed in performance order 
The Cavaliers - Rosemont, IL
Blue Stars - La Crosse, WI
Troopers - Casper, WY
Colts - Dubuque, IA
Pioneer - Milwaukee, WI
Genesis - Austin, TX
Legends - Kalamazoo, MI
Music City - Nashville, TN

Find out more, buy your tickets, and more at DrumsOnTheOhio.com!

Crusader Cam: Season 3, Episode 2

photo courtesy of The Boston Crusaders

Week 2 of the Crusader Cam is here! 

Get and inside look at the Boston Crusaders' tour, and view the 2016 Season from the member's point of view.

Tune in every Friday at 5pm for a new episode or stay up do date on Facebook!

Crusader Cam: Season 3, Episode 1

photo courtesy of The Boston Crusaders

Season 3 of the Crusader Cam is here! 

If you don’t keep up with Crusader Cam, you’re seriously missing out! The Crusader Cam is a fun, firsthand look inside the lives of our members as they spend the summer traveling and performing across the country.

Tune in every Friday at 5pm for a new episode or stay up do date on Facebook!

Drum Corps Season is Coming Soon!

photo courtesy of The Boston Crusaders

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We can hardly believe the Boston Crusaders move-ins are starting tomorrow in Castletown, Vermont!  That means the Drum Corps tour season is just around the corner and we can't wait!!

The DCI Tour kicks off the premiere show in Indianapolis, IN on June 23rd with a line-up sure to please including Boston Crusaders, The Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, The Cadets, Bluecoats, and Carolina Crown. Tickets are on sale now! And while you're at the DCI website, check out the full tour schedule.

Until then, take some time to look back at Season Two of Crusader Cam! Or check them out on Facebook!

A Welcome Message from Band Shoppe!

Welcome to the Band Shoppe blog/newsroom – we're glad you stopped by!

For those who don't know about us, Band Shoppe is a division of Pearison Incorporated based in Cynthiana, Indiana. Pearison Inc. was founded in 1970 by Chuck Pearison, along his wife Susan, as a small music repair shop operated out of their two car garage in Poseyville, Indiana. The business soon expanded to include marching uniforms and accessories, these products were sold from a small black and white flyer that was mailed to three states under the name "Band Shoppe".

Since then, Band Shoppe has grown to nearly 90 employees! With a full staff of sales and customer service representatives all based here in the USA, as well as secure online shopping, Band Shoppe gives you an easy shopping experience with fast and reliable shipping through USPS and UPS. Our recent 20,000 square foot manufacturing addition has expanded our facilities to 55,000 square feet. This expansion gives Band Shoppe the ability to make even more of our quality marching products right here in the USA, including our full line of custom uniforms and flags!

Here's what you can look forward to in the Band Shoppe Blog: 

• We'll introduce you to the people who make Band Shoppe different
• We'll share with you information about the products we sell - our quality custom marching jackets, color guard and percussion uniforms, and our made-to-last show flags as well as fun tips and tricks to help your group stand out 
• Look for special guest bloggers, interviews with giants in the activity, and a few surprises
• We'll answer your questions about how to make your show's vision a reality
• We'll keep you up to date on sales and events taking place

Stay tuned for weekly updates with tips, tricks, tutorials, how-to guides, event wrap ups, photos, and much much more for both marching band, and color guard. We hope you find some interesting and helpful information, new ideas, and opportunities to join the conversation.

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The Band Shoppe Blog Team