FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Hundreds of drummers are trying to be named the best in the country. The latest Drum Corps International Competition will be at the University of St. Francis Tuesday August 2.

The organization’s website says they look to inspire unparalleled excellence in music and performing arts throughout the world. The Drum Corps International Tour is made up of more than 100 events throughout the country. This will be the fifth time this year the competition hits the Hoosier state. It was previously in Indianapolis, Michigan City, Evansville and Muncie. The Drum Corps Championships Finals will be in Indianapolis on Saturday August 13.

Tickets for the Drum Corps International Competition in Fort Wayne cost $12 and $15. Groups of 20 or more get a discount of $20 per person. Steven Kandow, USF Marching Band director, and Miles Fulwider, USF’s Music Technology program director stopped by First News Sunday to preview the event. For their full interview, click on the video above. The competition kicks off Tuesday August 2 at the Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium starting at 7 p.m.

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