2026 DCI Summer
Each summer, Music for All's Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has been a wonderful place of inclusion for ALL musicians. This summer topped them all with musical experiences, leadership sessions, and fun. We ended the day on a HIGH note "in the circle" with world class drum corp, Carolina Crown, playing music, games, and even sharing dinner with them at the food truck.
JOIN US FOR AN EPIC PERFORMANCE!
July 13, 2026
Our United Sound musicians have been invited to perform in exhibition at the Drum Corps International Arizona show, Drums Across the Desert. We'll be taking part in an encore performance with the Academy and Blue Coats Drum and Bugle Corps.
All Arizona United Sound musicians, past and present, are invited to perform!
Rehearsal and Performance
Rehearsal time: 7:30pm at Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center. (Inside so we won’t melt!)
Performance time: The show starts at 8pm and our musicians will perform after the competition, before awards. Around 9:30pm. (It's late, but less hot!)
Performance location:
John D. Riggs Stadium at Mesa Community College
1833 West Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85202
Instruments & Uniform
All participants will need to bring their own instrument. If you were using a school-owned instrument that you no longer have access to, please send an email to info@unitedsound.org and we’ll try to help.
What will we wear?
All participants will receive a new United Sound shirt for the event. Please wear shorts and close-toed shoes.
Tickets
Up to 2 family members per musician will be allowed an on-field seat during our performance for no charge. Stadium seat tickets can be purchased here: https://www.dci.org/events/2026-drums-across-the-desert/
Peer Mentors
Peer mentors that volunteer will be accepted on a first signed up-first chosen basis and will be relative to the number of new musicians who participate. We’ll let you know on a rolling basis as soon as we have your new musician partners!
Parents of New Musicians
Because your child’s teachers may not be with us, a parent or guardian for each New Musician will be required to stay with our group for the duration of the rehearsal and performance.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 15
We need the time to order your shirts! Sorry for the short notice!