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...
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...