Blue Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps
Blue Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps

Enriching minds through music

Enriching minds through musicEnriching minds through musicEnriching minds through music

Join us in 2026!

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Enriching minds through music

Enriching minds through musicEnriching minds through musicEnriching minds through music

Join us in 2026!

Fill Out Our Intrest Form

About The Blue Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps

Our Mission

At Blue Cadets, we strive to bring musicianship and integrity through performance.


Pros: 

No Auditions

Flexible rehearsals

Works around your schedule

Tuition fees of less than $100

Open to people in the Indiana area

Check Out this seasons music and drill for our show!

The Blue Cadets are proud to present their 2026  show "The Ghost of Drum Corps Past", a show about the oldies with repertoire like the Kingsmen's 1972 "English Folk Song Suite", Vanguard's "Clock", Bridgemen's "Pagliacci", 27th Lancer's "Danny Boy" and more!

BCPA26' Drill (pdf)Download
Corps Song (pdf)Download
2026 Opener for Brass (pdf)Download

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at bluecadetsdbc@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Yes, brass players must bring their own instruments. to keep costs as low as we can, we cannot provide instruments. If you don't have one, ask your director if you can use one from your school.


No! The Blue Cadets only rehearse during the day so you can go home afterwards. 


Possibly. We will work around band schedules but this corps comes second to your band. If you need to skip a practice, it won't be held against you.


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Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.


Click the button to go to our Amazon Wishlist of items needed for the season, anything helps and anything is appreciated

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2026 Tour

August 8th- DCI SoundSport International Music and Food Festival, Indianapolis, IN

More dates to come!

Core corps Staff

Ryan Ashland

Ryan Ashland

Ryan Ashland

Director

Music Arranger

Drill Writer

Biography:

Ryan Ashland is a composer and is pursuing a degree at Ball State University, is an Indy native, and is a proud member of the community. Ryan has previously dabbled in organizing a musical group and has organized gold medalist ensembles at the state level. He also comes from a long line of educators. 

Gurshan Brar

Ryan Ashland

Ryan Ashland

Assistant Director

Brass Caption Head

Biography:

Gurshan Brar enjoys living in the fast lane of life. Hailing from the golden state of California, Brar is an esteemed musician who brings power to any ensemble he partakes in. He has been involved in multiple leadership positions in his musical career. Brar is dedicated to his craft and is a tuba player by nature

Brendan Low

Ryan Ashland

Brendan Low

Visual Caption Head

Biography:

Brendan Low is a musician from Central Indiana. A music man by trade, Brendan has marched with the Memphis Blues Drum and Bugle Corps and is very well versed on euphonium and trombone. Brendan is also pursuing a Music education degree.

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A note from the Director: If today was the day you had to stop playing, how would you feel? Would you feel fulfilled? Join the Blue Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps to feel like you are part of a family.

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