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Black Gold B

Corps Information

Director: buglemania

Division: Open Class

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Money: $4,737.22

Influence: 7,009

Bio: Black Gold B is the Open Class developmental corps of the Black Gold organization, created to provide younger performers with a meaningful and educational drum corps experience. Serving as a stepping stone toward World Class Black Gold, the corps focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, performance maturity, and a deeper understanding of the drum corps activity.

Based in Kentucky and carrying the same identity, grit, and regional pride as Black Gold, Black Gold B gives emerging performers the opportunity to grow within the organization while competing on a shorter, more accessible tour schedule. The corps is designed for students who may not yet be ready for the full demands of a World Class season but are eager to train, perform, and represent the Black Gold name.

With a younger membership base and a developmental mission, Black Gold B emphasizes education first. Members will receive quality instruction in brass, percussion, color guard, visual performance, leadership, teamwork, and rehearsal discipline. The goal is not only to compete successfully in Open Class, but to prepare members for future opportunities with World Class Black Gold and beyond.

| A Member Corps of Black Gold Performing Arts Association |

Corps minutes

Awards
Gold

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Silver

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Bronze

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1st Place

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2nd Place

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3rd Place

3

I&E Wins

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Drum Battles

2

Caption Awards
Brass

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Drumline

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Pit

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Visual

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Music Ensemble

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Visual Ensemble

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Color Guard

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Corps History - Season 5

Show Description

"Twisted Nerve"

Selections from & arrangements of:

Music from Pyscho, Bernard Herrmann
Music from Serenada Schizophrania, Danny Elfman
Bad Guy, Billie Eilish
Twisted Nerve, Bernard Herrmann
Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, The Animals
107 Steps, Björk

Black Gold B Scoring History
Tour Schedule

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Show Calendar
Show # Date Show Name Show Location Score Placement
1 July 11, 2026 East Rutherford Championship East Rutherford, New Jersey 33.09 3rd
2 July 12, 2026 Corps Wars on the Field Foxborough, Massachusetts 32.87 3rd
3 July 17, 2026 Symphony of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland 36.64 3rd
4 July 18, 2026 Late Season Cleveland, Ohio - -
5 July 20, 2026 East Momentum Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - -
6 July 25, 2026 Summer Championship Denver, Colorado - -
7 July 26, 2026 West Preview Fest Las Vegas, Nevada - -
8 July 29, 2026 Community Showcase Santa Clara Santa Clara, California - -
9 July 31, 2026 South Power Play Night New Orleans, Louisiana - -
10 August 4, 2026 South Parade of Showcase College Station, Texas - -
11 August 6, 2026 DCI Prelims Indianapolis, Indiana - -
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