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...
Jazz Band Returns!!
We are excited to announce that the DCDD Jazz Band will be returning to in-person rehearsals this Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C.!To facilitate a safe return to playing in person, masks, instrument...
Washington Football Team Performance
DC’s Different Drummers had their historic first performance at a Washington Football Team game. This performance was in connection with TeamDC and also featured performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, who will be singing “America the...
DCDD Does the 4th!
DC's Different Drummers started off with a bang in the Palisades July 4th Parade! With only a few weeks of rehearsal, the band focused on two parade tunes that would be sure to impress the audience: Bad Romance by Lady Gaga and Water Me by Lizzo. Well they did...
Loud & Proud
Thirteen LGBTQIA+ Pride Bands Come Together for Loud & Proud: A Celebration of Pride Bands from Coast to Coast. DCDD is excited to announce Loud & Proud: A Celebration of Pride Bands from Coast to Coast! A first-of-its-kind virtual pride concert, Loud &...
DCDD Percussionist Perform at National Day of Solidarity Against AAPI Hate rally
DC's Different Drummers Marching Band percussionist performed at the National Day of Solidarity Against AAPI Hate rally on the National Mall on May 31st. The first performance in the new marching band uniforms, they performed for the crowds in attendance for the...