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The Order Drum and Bugle Corps

Corps Information

Director: MercySMH

Division: World Class

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Money: $7,961.00

Influence: 11,377

Bio: The Order is one of the premier Drum Corps: The Game World Class Ensembles. Solidifying their legacy into history in the second season as the World Class Champion at Finals with their show Apophis.

Founded on the principle that excellence is non-negotiable, The Order exists to deliver the highest levels of artistry, emotional weight, and performance clarity within their time beneath the stadium lights. These performances demand absolute commitment, discipline, sacrifice, and elite-level preparation. Excelllence is not optional. This is a program that is meant for those who want to provide the absolute best art possible. The Order is where champions are forged.

During the Spring Training season, The Order rehearses at Michigan State University, providing access to premier rehearsal facilities, food facilities, other benefits, and an environment that prioritizes professional standards, physical readiness, and exceptional member quality of life.

Originally founded under the name Regiment of Mercy, The Order is a founding ensemble of D.C.T.G. The corps made its World Class debut with the identity defining production Noctivagus, establishing the dark, commanding aesthetic that continues to define The Order on the world stage.

Corps minutes

Awards
Gold

1

Silver

0

Bronze

0

1st Place

47

2nd Place

24

3rd Place

7

I&E Wins

8

Caption Awards
Brass

0

Drumline

0

Pit

0

Visual

1

Music Ensemble

1

Visual Ensemble

1

Color Guard

1

Corps History - Season 4

Show Description

The Order is proud to present, their Season 4 production: Misanthropos

misanthrope /mis·​an·​thrope/ a misanthrope is a person who dislikes, distrusts, or shows contempt for humankind and human society. It comes from the Greek word misanthrōpos ("hating mankind"), which is made up of misein (to hate) and anthrōpos (human being).

Continuing the corps' legacy of dark and intense shows, Misanthropos will stand out as one of the fastest and demanding shows both physically and talent wise.

The set list:

Meetings Along The Edge - Philip Glass & Ravi Shankar *Preshow/Opener*
String Quartet No. 1 "From My Life" - Smetana *Opener*

Etude Op. 25, No. 5 - Chopin *Percussion Feature -> Brass Features*
Danse Macabre - Saint-Saens *Build up*

Alchemical Anithesis - Robert J Velasco *Major Impact*
Apocrypha - Robert J Velasco *Ballad*

Triumph of Time - Peter Graham *Final Build Up*
Scythian Suite, Op. 20 - Prokofiev *Closer*

The Order Drum and Bugle Corps Scoring History
Tour Schedule

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Show Calendar
Show # Date Show Name Show Location Score Placement
1 May 5, 2026 Cinco de Mayo Jam Inglewood, California 83.95 1st
2 May 6, 2026 Corps Celebration on the Field Miami Gardens, Florida 87.76 1st
3 May 7, 2026 Thunder Run Showdown Charlotte, North Carolina 88.98 1st
4 May 8, 2026 Under the Lights Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland 89.85 1st
5 May 9, 2026 Cleveland North Invitational Cleveland, Ohio 90.82 1st
6 May 10, 2026 Mother's Day Plains of Cincinnati, Ohio 91.40 1st
7 May 13, 2026 Momentum Championship Detroit, Michigan 93.04 1st
8 May 15, 2026 North Rhythm on the Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota 90.98 1st
9 May 16, 2026 CO Invitational Denver, Colorado 91.82 1st
10 May 17, 2026 West Corps Wars Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada 92.56 1st
11 May 18, 2026 West Heartland Glendale Glendale, Arizona 93.63 1st
12 May 19, 2026 Spectrum Seattle Seattle, Washington 93.74 1st
13 May 22, 2026 South Illumination New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana 93.89 1st
14 May 23, 2026 Great Lakes Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan 94.27 1st
15 May 24, 2026 Brass at the University Park University Park, Pennsylvania 94.67 1st
16 May 29, 2026 Brass Bash Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, Alabama 94.26 1st
17 May 30, 2026 DCI Athens Athens, Georgia 94.90 1st
18 May 31, 2026 Summer Sounds Show Pasadena, California 94.97 1st
19 June 1, 2026 Coastal Classic Expo Dallas, Texas 94.88 1st
20 June 2, 2026 Echoes of South Bend South Bend, Indiana 95.09 1st
21 June 5, 2026 Pulse of Championship Series Tallahassee, Florida 95.42 1st
22 June 6, 2026 South Championship Norman, Oklahoma 95.82 1st
23 June 7, 2026 South Corps Celebration Auburn Auburn, Alabama 95.60 1st
24 June 9, 2026 Showcase Eugene Eugene, Oregon 95.07 1st
25 June 12, 2026 Community Showcase Boulder Boulder, Colorado 95.25 1st
26 June 13, 2026 DCI Seattle Seattle, Washington - -
27 June 14, 2026 West Plains of Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah - -
28 July 2, 2026 DCI Prelims Indianapolis, Indiana - -
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