Gold Stars
Corps Information
Director: CreativeWiz
Division: World Class
Location: Hollywood, CA
Money: $48,178.00
Bio: The Gold Stars are Hollywood’s premier World Class drum corps, dedicated to resurrecting the Golden Age of cinema through a high-octane, jazz-primary sound.
Specializing in the "Hollywood Loud" aesthetic, the ensemble fuses the grit of big-band swing with the power of modern field percussion. Based in the heart of the film industry, The Gold Stars transform the football field into a soundstage, delivering the brassy, cinematic energy of mid-century Los Angeles to the Drum Corps International (DCI) stage.
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Corps History - Season 2
Show Description
Sunset & Soundtages
Set in the neon glow of a 1950s film lot, Sunset & Soundstages captures the frantic energy of a Hollywood movie premiere. This production leans into the "Hollywood Loud" aesthetic, pairing aggressive big-band jazz with the gritty, rhythmic drive of a modern film score. From the smoke-filled noir of a backlot ballad to a high-velocity brass finale under the spotlights, The Gold Stars turn the field into a living cinematic masterpiece, proving that in Hollywood, the only thing better than a star is a spectacle.
Gold Stars Scoring History
Tour Schedule
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Show Calendar
| Show # | Date | Show Name | Show Location | Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 31, 2026 | West Coast Grand Prix | Glendale, Arizona | 54.80 | 10 |
| 2 | February 5, 2026 | Classic Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 58.71 | 12 |
| 3 | February 6, 2026 | Music Games Classic | University Park, Pennsylvania | 61.11 | 9 |
| 4 | February 7, 2026 | Great Lakes Columbus | Columbus, Ohio | 62.22 | 13 |
| 5 | February 9, 2026 | South Showcase Showcase | Knoxville, Tennessee | - | - |
| 6 | February 11, 2026 | South Festival Championship | Tuscaloosa, Alabama | - | - |
| 7 | February 12, 2026 | Festival Showcase | Athens, Georgia | - | - |
| 8 | February 13, 2026 | Showcase Pasadena | Pasadena, California | - | - |
| 9 | February 15, 2026 | Festival Championship | South Bend, Indiana | - | - |
| 10 | February 16, 2026 | Lincoln Presidents' Day Classic | Lincoln, Nebraska | - | - |
| 11 | February 17, 2026 | Drums Along Festival | Madison, Wisconsin | - | - |
| 12 | February 19, 2026 | South Preview Invitational | Norman, Oklahoma | - | - |
| 13 | February 20, 2026 | South Festival Auburn | Auburn, Alabama | - | - |
| 14 | March 1, 2026 | East Classic Championship | San Francisco, Florida | - | - |
| 15 | March 2, 2026 | Classic Los Angeles | Los Angeles, New York | - | - |
| 16 | March 3, 2026 | North Encore Invitational | Tampa, Michigan | - | - |
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