Drum Corps International announces significant security initiative

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Drum Corps International (DCI) worried its dedication to individual security today with an announcement of a nationwide partnership to expand safety training efforts for all marching music carrying out arts programs. The action came on the 2nd day of Drum Corps International’s 2019 Annual Meetings and Activity-Wide Health, Wellness & & Security Top involving more than 350 participants from throughout the nation.

Varsity University and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have partnered to use thorough instructional programming to schools and athletic programs across the country consisting of University Spirit’s maltreatment of professional athletes curriculum and compliance courses based upon their experience with screening 4,000 seasonal employees through background checks and compliance training each year. The brand-new marching music accreditation course developed in 2017-18 is now available too.

In addition to implementing the accreditation program for taking part companies throughout the DCI neighborhood, DCI will deal with Varsity University and NFHS to continue recognizing methods to include much more finest practices into the training curriculum as the brand-new coursework broadens its coverage on ensuring defense for individuals in all marching music organizations across the country.

Ben Schroeder, supervisor of the University Athletic Band Division, was on hand at DCI’s annual conferences on Friday for the official statement.

Schroeder said, “We’re delighted to be able provide our knowledge in partnership with DCI in addition to in affiliation with Bands of America and Winter Season Guard International. This incredible cooperation amongst industry leaders will assist to boost marching activities throughout the country.”

NHFS Carrying Out Arts Division Director James Weaver commented, “This is a remarkable collaboration between these three organizations to produce and enhance training courses that put participant safety at the leading edge of all performing arts activities. We anticipate continued activities with DCI and Varsity Spirit to offer even greater resources for all performing arts and marching music programs.”

DCI CEO Dan Acheson said, “University Spirit is widely appreciated for their method to putting the safety and well-being of the professional athlete at the forefront of everything they do. We share those values for all associated with the marching music activity and anticipate formalizing our compliance practices and sharing them with secondary and post-secondary music programs.”

As the drum corps get ready for spring training and the 2019 DCI Summer Trip, the whole DCI neighborhood will continue to focus on health, health, and security initiatives to supply the very best possible environment for all participants.

University offers extensive educational programs to schools and athletic programs nationwide through a mix of specialized online courses and in-person seminars for educators to improve the student experience.

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is the national leadership company for high school sports and carrying out arts activities. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and carrying out arts activities that help trainees succeed in their lives.