Bio: Mold Eaters are proof that championship drum corps can grow in the most unexpected places.
Founded somewhere in the back of a forgotten refrigerator, the corps has spent decades transforming spoiled leftovers into spectacular performances. Fueled by moldy bread, week-old pizza, questionable yogurt, and cheese that has developed "character," the Mold Eaters proudly embrace what everyone else throws away.
Known for their fuzzy green uniforms, experimental productions, and unmistakable aroma, the corps has become a fan favorite for audiences who appreciate a little controlled decay. Their motto, **"Nothing Wasted. Everything Cultured."**, reflects their belief that every ending is simply the beginning of something growing.
Whether they're spreading across the field in intricate drill or cultivating championship performances one spore at a time, the Mold Eaters continue to prove that greatness doesn't have an expiration date.
Mold Eaters
Season 5 Production: "Past the Expiration Date"
Everyone throws it away... except the Mold Eaters.
Deep inside the forgotten corners of the refrigerator, an entire civilization thrives. While humans see spoiled leftovers and fuzzy bread, the Mold Eaters see opportunity. From forgotten milk to week-old pizza, they celebrate the strange beauty of decomposition and prove that one person's trash is another organism's feast.
The production takes the audience on a hilariously grotesque journey through the lifecycle of forgotten food. What begins as a spotless refrigerator slowly transforms into a colorful ecosystem of mold, fungi, and decay before culminating in a triumphant celebration of nature's original recycling program.
By the end, the audience may never look at the back of their refrigerator the same way again.
Repertoire
1. "Fresh" – Kool & The Gang
A pristine refrigerator. Everything is organized, fresh, and full of promise.
2. "Tainted Love" – Soft Cell
Time passes. The milk sours, the bread begins to fuzz, and yesterday's leftovers become tomorrow's science experiment.
3. "Another One Bites the Dust" – Queen
One food item after another succumbs to the inevitable. Cheese, fruit, leftovers, and vegetables all fall victim to time as the Mold Eaters multiply.
4. "Bad" – Michael Jackson
The mold has taken over. Green, blue, and white colonies spread across the field in an aggressive visual movement featuring twisting drill and chaotic percussion.
5. "Stayin' Alive" – Bee Gees
Despite being "past the expiration date," the Mold Eaters celebrate the resilience of life. The show ends with a tongue-in-cheek reminder that nature always finds a way—even if your leftovers shouldn't.
Click on markers to view show details.
| Show # | Date | Show Name | Show Location | Score | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 11, 2026 | East Rutherford Championship | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 48.87 | 4 |
| 2 | July 12, 2026 | Corps Wars on the Field | Foxborough, Massachusetts | 49.75 | 7 |
| 3 | July 13, 2026 | Brass Bash Gathering | Atlanta, Georgia | 49.98 | 4 |
| 4 | July 16, 2026 | Rhythm Fest Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | 50.25 | 4 |
| 5 | July 17, 2026 | Symphony of Baltimore | Baltimore, Maryland | 50.94 | 9 |
| 6 | July 19, 2026 | Preview Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio | - | - |
| 7 | July 20, 2026 | East Momentum Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | - | - |
| 8 | July 22, 2026 | Symphony of Detroit | Detroit, Michigan | - | - |
| 9 | July 23, 2026 | Coastal Classic Championship Series | Chicago, Illinois | - | - |
| 10 | July 24, 2026 | North Marching Fest Showdown | Minneapolis, Minnesota | - | - |
| 11 | August 1, 2026 | Midwest Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, Michigan | - | - |
| 12 | August 3, 2026 | Rhythm on the Expo | Columbus, Ohio | - | - |
| 13 | August 6, 2026 | DCI Prelims | Indianapolis, Indiana | - | - |
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