Did you know? The Madison Scouts won their second DCI championship in 1988. At the Drum Corps International Finals, Madison was not the top scorer in prelims or semifinals. They surged on finals night and edged out powerhouse corps like Santa Clara Vanguard and Blue Devils. This was controversial because Blue Devils were undefeated that year and was forced to perform earlier in the night along with Santa Clara Vanguard due to DCI experimenting with a random draw order, where Madison ended up performing second to last.

The Order Drum and Bugle Corps

Corps Information

Director: MercySMH

Division: World Class

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Money: $10,353.00

Influence: 51,768

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

1

Bronze

0

1st Place

82

2nd Place

35

3rd Place

8

I&E Wins

10

Drum Battles

15

Caption Awards
Brass

0

Drumline

0

Pit

0

Visual

1

Music Ensemble

1

Visual Ensemble

2

Color Guard

1

Corps History - Season 6

Show Description

Presenting The Order's Season 6 Program: Limerence

/ˈlimər(ə)n(t)s/ - an involuntary state of intense romantic obsession and infatuation with another person, driven by a deep desire for reciprocation and fueled by uncertainty. Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979, it differs from mature love because it centers on fantasy, anxiety, and a compulsive need for validation

This seasons show features 100% in house music composed by the ensemble's director designed specifically for this once in a life time experience that twists the warmth of love and darkness of lust.

Limerence by Robert J Velasco (Preshow)
Apophis by Robert J Velasco (Opener)

Yellowjacket by Robert J Velasco (Section Features)
Sub Sole Floreo by Robert J Velasco (Alto Sax Solo/Feature)

Stellae Amoris Aeternae by Robert J Velasco (Ballad)
Acheron by Robert J Velasco (Brass Features)

Limerence by Robert J Velasco (Percussion Break)
Yellowjacket by Robert J Velasco (Build Up and 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 August 12, 2026 Symphony of at the Grounds Green Bay, Wisconsin 65.13 4
2 August 13, 2026 Origins Open Kansas City, Missouri 65.79 4
3 August 14, 2026 Velocity of Sound at the Grounds Arlington, Texas 69.69 3rd
4 August 15, 2026 East Championship East Rutherford, New Jersey 72.00 4
5 August 16, 2026 East Festival Foxborough Foxborough, Massachusetts 74.02 2nd
6 August 18, 2026 Heartland Inglewood Inglewood, California 77.57 2nd
7 August 19, 2026 Band Bash Miami Gardens Miami Gardens, Florida 79.64 2nd
8 August 20, 2026 Coastal Classic Gathering Charlotte, North Carolina 83.49 2nd
9 August 21, 2026 Summer Nights Series Baltimore, Maryland 86.01 2nd
10 August 22, 2026 Cleveland North Classic Cleveland, Ohio 88.54 2nd
11 August 23, 2026 Resonance at Sunset Cincinnati, Ohio 90.56 2nd
12 August 26, 2026 North Encore Detroit Detroit, Michigan 93.16 1st
13 August 27, 2026 North March On Throwdown Chicago, Illinois 94.87 1st
14 August 28, 2026 Battle of Championship Minneapolis, Minnesota 95.77 1st
15 August 29, 2026 West Championship Denver, Colorado 96.30 1st
16 August 30, 2026 West Festival Series Las Vegas, Nevada 95.35 1st
17 September 1, 2026 Preview Seattle Seattle, Washington 96.04 1st
18 September 2, 2026 Summer Sounds on the Field Santa Clara, California 96.66 1st
19 September 3, 2026 East Valley of Series Tampa, Florida 96.87 1st
20 September 4, 2026 South Drums Across Battle New Orleans, Louisiana 97.22 1st
21 September 5, 2026 Heartland Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan 96.97 1st
22 September 6, 2026 East Reflections Show University Park, Pennsylvania 96.20 1st
23 September 8, 2026 Sound Fest College Station College Station, Texas 96.21 1st
24 September 9, 2026 South Preview Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 96.89 1st
25 September 10, 2026 Encore Throwdown Baton Rouge, Louisiana 96.84 1st
26 September 11, 2026 Patriot Day Symphony of Tuscaloosa, Alabama 96.11 1st
27 September 12, 2026 Summer Championship Athens, Georgia 96.44 1st
28 September 13, 2026 Reflections Faceoff Pasadena, California 96.31 1st
29 September 15, 2026 North Brass at the at the Bowl South Bend, Indiana 96.77 1st
30 September 16, 2026 Classic Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 97.06 1st
31 September 17, 2026 Constitution Day Music Games Madison, Wisconsin 97.28 1st
32 September 18, 2026 Corps at the Tallahassee Tallahassee, Florida 95.22 1st
33 September 19, 2026 Sun Belt Grand Prix Norman, Oklahoma 95.15 2nd
34 September 20, 2026 Rhythm on the Auburn Auburn, Alabama 95.34 2nd
35 September 22, 2026 Impact Battle Eugene, Oregon 95.52 2nd
36 September 23, 2026 Corps Celebration Gathering Blacksburg, Virginia - -
37 September 24, 2026 East Encore Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia - -
38 September 25, 2026 SoundStorm Fest Boulder, Colorado - -
39 September 26, 2026 WA Grand Prix Seattle, Washington - -
40 September 27, 2026 West Spectrum Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah - -
41 September 29, 2026 Brass Battle Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada - -
42 September 30, 2026 Power Play Miami Miami, Florida - -
43 October 1, 2026 Plains of Renton Renton, Washington - -
44 October 2, 2026 West Reflections San Francisco San Francisco, California - -
45 October 3, 2026 Pullman West Cup Pullman, Washington - -
46 October 4, 2026 East Spectrum Highland Falls Highland Falls, New York - -
47 October 6, 2026 Summer Sounds Classic San Jose, California - -
48 October 7, 2026 East Rhythm Fest at the Stadium West Point, New York - -
49 October 8, 2026 Resonance at the Stadium Stanford, California - -
50 October 9, 2026 Battle of at Sunset State College, Pennsylvania - -
51 October 10, 2026 Nevada Showcase Las Vegas, Nevada - -
52 October 11, 2026 Classic Fest Blacksburg, Virginia - -
53 October 13, 2026 North Thunder Run Night Green Bay, Wisconsin - -
54 October 15, 2026 DCI Prelims Indianapolis, Indiana - -
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