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Forte Drum and Bugle Corps

Corps Information

Director: Nacik

Division: World Class

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Money: $68,374.00

Bio: Forte is one of the premier drum corps in the Chicago area. Known for shows with catchy tunes audiences will love, they're always sure to be a fan favorite.

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Corps History - Season 2

Show Description

The honking of horns, the hustle and bustle, people moving every which way. To some, chaos, but to others, beauty. The cacophony of noise turns into a symphony of life. This is our Urban Paradise.

Forte Drum and Bugle Corps Scoring History
Tour Schedule

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Show Calendar
Show # Date Show Name Show Location Score Placement
1 January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Classic Miami Gardens, Florida 69.63 9
2 January 22, 2026 Encore Classic Cleveland, Ohio 71.31 7
3 January 25, 2026 South Music Games Nashville Nashville, Tennessee 71.63 7
4 January 27, 2026 Encore Chicago Chicago, Illinois 71.86 10
5 January 28, 2026 Drums Along Championship Minneapolis, Minnesota 73.06 11
6 January 30, 2026 Drums Along Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada 73.35 8
7 February 2, 2026 Preview Championship Santa Clara, California 74.42 7
8 February 4, 2026 Tour Invitational New Orleans, Louisiana 74.60 7
9 February 7, 2026 Great Lakes Columbus Columbus, Ohio 75.36 10
10 February 8, 2026 Music Games College Station College Station, Texas - -
11 February 10, 2026 Drums Along Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Louisiana - -
12 February 12, 2026 Festival Showcase Athens, Georgia - -
13 February 14, 2026 Summer Championship Dallas, Texas - -
14 February 16, 2026 Lincoln Presidents' Day Classic Lincoln, Nebraska - -
15 February 17, 2026 Drums Along Festival Madison, Wisconsin - -
16 February 20, 2026 South Festival Auburn Auburn, Alabama - -
17 February 22, 2026 Preview Invitational Eugene, Oregon - -
18 February 24, 2026 East Preview Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia - -
19 February 25, 2026 Tour Festival Boulder, Colorado - -
20 February 27, 2026 Encore Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah - -
21 March 2, 2026 Classic Los Angeles Los Angeles, New York - -
22 March 3, 2026 North Encore Invitational Tampa, Michigan - -
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