DCDD Marches in the Cherry Blossom Parade
DC's Different Drummers Marching Band marched down Constitution Avenue in the Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Parade. Pride Alliance musicians from across the United States join DCDD for a total of 95 musicians, color guard and volunteers. This was DCDD's 2nd...
Dinner with some Live Jazz!
You can see DC's Different Drummers Jazz Band live while enjoying a great meal at New Deal Cafe on April 24th at 6:00 pm. New Deal Cafe was rated as City Paper's Best Place to Experience Local Music. Reservations are highly recommended by calling New Deal Cafe at...
DCDD Members March with Triangle Band in St. Patricks Day
DCDD Members March in March!! Members of DC's Different Drummers traveled down to Raleigh, NC to support our sister band, Triangle Pride Band, in the Raleigh St. Patricks Day Parade. The early morning started with a cyclone bomb dropping in the Mid-Atlantic but...
Marching Band Open House
Marching Band Open House Interested in participating in DC's Different Drummers Marching band? Stop by and see what it is all about. If you have an instrument stop by and play along. Don't have an instrument? No worries, we do have some instruments available for...
Marching Band Uniform Enhancements.
DC's Different Drummers has a unique uniform that allows members to add identity sashes to the uniform. With the release of the new uniform last year members had the choice of a generic DC Flag, Rainbow Pride, Trans, Bi, Bear, Leather. With 2022 season approaching,...
Their Back!!
2nd Independence, one of DC's Different Drummers small ensembles had their first performance since 2020! They busted out some tunes at the New Deal Cafe! What better way to enjoy dinner then with a live band. The full Jazz Band will be back at the New Deal Cafe on...
DCDD Fields a Winterguard
rA first this year for DC's Different Drummers as it fields it's first Winterguard! What is winterguard you ask? Winterguard is an indoor color guard sport and performance art derived from military ceremonies. Modern winter guard is a competitive, performance-based...
Let There Be Cheer!
DC's Different Drummers Jazz and Symphonic returned to the stage decked out in holiday sweaters to perform in the annual holiday concert. It has been 2 years since out last concert so the excitement was present for this performance. In addition to the Jazz and...
Marching Band Performs at DC High Heel Race
DC's Different Drummers Marching Band ended their season at one of the most popular events in DC--The High Heel Race. Where folks across the DMV come in costume or drag with high heels to find the fastest in heels in a multi-block race. Before the race contestants...
Symphonic Band Rehearsals Resume
DC's Different Drummers Symphonic Band will resume rehearsals in preperation for the 2021 Holiday Concert on December 12, 2021. Rehearsals will begin November 1. The full rehearsal calendar is below. Note we will require participants to comply with our COVID-19 safety...