Best Drum Corps DCI Show of All Time

Top Mentions:

• Garfield Cadets 1987: "1987 Garfield Cadets is in the conversation."
• Blue Devils 1991: "BD 1991. It's the last time BD placed as low as 5th but that horn book is just incredible."
• Cavaliers 2002: "Cavaliers 2002"
• Star of Indiana 1991: "Star 1991"
• Bluecoats 2014: "Honorable mention to Crown 2013"
• Phantom Regiment 2008: "Phantom Regiment 2008"
• Santa Clara Vanguard 2018: "As a representation of modern drum corps I honestly think SCV 18 is PERFECT."
• Blue Devils 2014: "Generic answer considering its the highest ever scored show but Blue Devils 2014. Fantastic design, clean execution, just an all around perfect show."

Notable Mentions:

• BD 2011: "BD 2011 has one of the best openers in dci history imo."
• Phantom Regiment 2010: "Obligatory Phantom 2010."
• Crown 2013: "Crown 2013. The whole show is nothing but raw emotion and awe."
• Cadets 2000: "Like Cadets 2000, on stands at the sideline. Trading show off moves."
• Cavaliers 2000: "Cavaliers 2000."
• Blue Devils 2023: "Blue Devils 2014, 2023."
• Bluecoats 2024: "There are other very close contenders like Cavaliers 2002, Phantom Regiment 2008, Star of Indiana 1991, most recently Bluecoats 2024, etc."
• Frameworks: "Frameworks."

User Comments:

• Some users mentioned their personal favorites, like Madison 95, Santa Clara Vanguard 88, or Phantom Regiment 2008.
• Various eras were highlighted, such as Star 1990-1993 for showmanship and execution, Cavaliers 2000-2002 for groundbreaking drill design, and Bluecoats 2022-2024 for modern staging and soundscapes.
• Specific standout features and moments were referenced, such as RCC 2018's feature, Blue Devils' Caribe tenor break, and Phantom 2010's double stop triplets.
• Overall, there was a mix of classic shows, modern innovations, and personal preferences contributing to the discussion on the best DCI shows of all time.