DCDD Directors Interview on the Under The Bleachers Podcast
Interested in knowing more about DC's Different Drummers, listen to this interview of all of our ensembles artistic directors talk about their amazing experiences in our ensembles. Listen to the podcast
DCDD Spearheads Inauguration Celebration Video
DC's Different Drummers had the opportunity to submit to be included in the virtual inaguration parade. While we were not selected, DCDD with assistance from the New York Lesbian and Gay Apple Corps, organized over 180 musicians from all over the country to put on a...
DCDD Albums Now Available
We are so pleased to share that recordings from recent Symphonic Band concerts are now available for purchase in the iTunes Store and on Amazon Music. We’ve been working on this project for awhile and it’s taken many twists and turns, so we hope you will enjoy...
Thank you, BHT Foundation
Many thanks to the BHT Foundation (formerly Brother Help Thyself) for its grant of $1000 to support the DCDD Ames-Whitbeck Good Fair Fund (GFF). These funds in the GFF will support members who have financial barriers to their participation in our activities. Find out...
Getting to know your LGBTQ neighbor
Howard County, Maryland is holding a Zoom panel discussion on November 12 at 7pm on "Getting to know your LGBTQ neighbor". DCDD member Pablo Moulden is a panelist and the conversation moderator is former DCDD member Dr. Juls Gilliam. Way to go Pablo and Juls!
Marching Band Virtual Performance Series
Congratulations to Marching Band on another video production release. And this one in time to make Halloween just a little more lively (or maybe deadly!?!). DC's Different Drummers executive board had approved the purchase of some microphones so that doing these...
DCDD featured in Metro Weekly article.
Metro Weekly had the exclusive as part of our rebranding efforts and did a fantastic write up that in part involved showcasing the new Marching Band uniforms! Read the article
DCDD Teams Up with the Imperial Court of Washington, DC for a fun event!
Join us & the Imperial Court of Washington, DC for a night of laughs & fun. All are welcome! Stay safe, stay focused, stay proud. The Imperial Court of Washington, DC will be generously hosting a live virtual fundraiser for DC’s Different Drummers on Oct....
Annual Meeting
On August 8th, 2020, DC's Different Drummers had our Annual Meeting. Normally we meet in person, eat good food, and enjoy each other's company. This year during COVID19 we had our first meeting all virtual. Congratulations to our new board seeing us through these...
Marching Band Virtual Performance
DCDD's Marching Band completed another virtual performance of Take On Me. This was the first video produced that was completely new music that has never been played in person as an ensemble. This was the first of a number of songs celebrating the 40 years of DCDD....