The Cincinnati Tradition Drum and Bugle Corps is an all-age drum and bugle corps based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The corps was an active member of Drum Corps Associates (DCA), which eventually merged into the DCI All-Age Circuit. Cincinnati Tradition holds 2 DCA Championship titles as well as being the All-Age Open Class 2024 and 2025 World Champions, for a total of 4 championship wins.
The corps has maintained a presence in Tri-state area since its founding.
History The corps was founded by Tom Slade and Dan Hartwig in 1984. The corps acquired percussion and brass instruments from Silver Spectrum and Pride of Cincinnati Drum and Bugle Corps. Prior to 2009, the corps was not competitive, performing primarily as a parade corps and in exhibition at events within the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
In 2010, the corps became an active member of DCA. The corps was a Class A finalist in 2014 and 2015, and class champions in 2016 and 2017. The corps advanced to Open Class in 2018, finishing the year in eighth place.
Show summary (1985–2026) Source:
+KeyGold background indicates DCA Class A ChampionPale blue background indicates DCA Class A FinalistBlue background indicates DCA Open Class Finalist Gold background indicates DCA Championship; Pale blue background indicates DCA Finalist. Year Repertoire Score Placement 1985 Alabama Jubilee by George L. Cobb & Jack Yellen / Way Down Yonder in New Orleans by Turner Layton / You'll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II No scoredcompetitions 1986 Selection from Spain by Chick Corea / Hang 'Em High by Dominic Frontiere / Theme from The Flintstones by David Newman / You'll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II 1987–98 Corps inactive 1999A Tribute to Tom Slade Sr.You'll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel) by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II / Selections from Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo / Selection from A Trumpeter's Prayer by Salvador Camarata / Amazing Grace (Traditional) / God Bless America (from This Is the Army) by Ray Heindorf & Max Steiner No scoredcompetitions 2000 Selections from The Nightmare Before Christmas by Danny Elfman / Selections from Something in the Wind by Johnny Green / Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams 2001 Selections from The Nightmare Before Christmas by Danny Elfman / The Burning Bush & Deliver Us (from The Prince of Egypt) by Hans Zimmer 2002American ThemesThe Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa / God Bless America (from This Is the Army) by Ray Heindorf & Max Steiner / Olympic Fanfare and Theme by John Williams / Taps (Traditional) 2003JAZZ in the CITY!Fantasy by Maurice & Verdine White and Eddie del Barrio / Birdland (by Joe Zawinul / MacArthur Park by Jimmy Webb" 2004HeritageAmerican Heritage March by Frank Marsales / Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger / Shaker Melody (from Appalachian Spring) by Aaron Copland 2005Jazz in the 'Nati"In the Stone" (from I Am) by Allee Willis, David Foster and Maurice White / "Land of Make Believe" (from Land of Make Believe) / "Gospel John" (from Chameleon) by Jeffrey Steinberg"In the Stone" (from I Am) by Allee Willis, David Foster and Maurice White / "Land of Make Believe" (from Land of Make Believe) / "Gospel John" (from Chameleon) by Jeffrey Steinberg 2006Law & OrderTheme from Peter Gunn by Henry Mancini / Theme from The Naked Gun by Ira Newborn / Them from Mission: Impossible by Lalo Schifrin / "Live and Let Die" by Paul & Linda McCartneyTheme from Peter Gunn by Henry Mancini / Theme from The Naked Gun by Ira Newborn / Them from Mission: Impossible by Lalo Schifrin / "Live and Let Die" by Paul & Linda McCartney 2007"Drop It Like It's Hot" (from R&G: The Masterpiece) by Chad Hugo, Calvin Broadus and Pharrell Williams / "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor" (from Land of Make Believe) by Chuck Mangione / Selection from Channel One Suite by Bill Reddie"Drop It Like It's Hot" (from R&G: The Masterpiece) by Chad Hugo, Calvin Broadus and Pharrell Williams / "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor" (from Land of Make Believe) by Chuck Mangione / Selection from Channel One Suite by Bill Reddie 2008Tradición Hispania"Bully" by Mike Simpson / "Malagueña" by Ernesto Lecuona"Bully" by Mike Simpson / "Malagueña" by Ernesto Lecuona 2009Fun with Chuck"Echano" and "Bellavia" (from Children of Sanchez), and "Land of Make Believe" and "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor" (from Land of Make Believe) by Chuck Mangione"Echano" and "Bellavia" (from Children of Sanchez), and "Land of Make Believe" and "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor" (from Land of Make Believe) by Chuck Mangione 2010Tradición Hispania, Segunda Parte"Bully" by Mike Simpson / "One More Time Chuck Corea" arranged by Gene Puerling / Theme from Zorro by George Bruns and Norman Foster"Bully" by Mike Simpson / "One More Time Chuck Corea" arranged by Gene Puerling / Theme from Zorro by George Bruns and Norman Foster67.67510th(Class A) 2011El Corazón de AndalucíaTheme from Zorro by George Bruns and Norman Foster / "Diego's Goodbye" and "Zorro's Theme" (from The Mask of Zorro) by James Horner / Malaga by Stan KentonTheme from Zorro by George Bruns and Norman Foster / "Diego's Goodbye" and "Zorro's Theme" (from The Mask of Zorro) by James Horner / Malaga by Stan Kenton67.5309th(Class A) 2012An Evening with Stan Kenton"Here's That Rainy Day", "Artistry in Rhythm Suite", "Send in the Clowns" and "Malaga 2012" by Stan Kenton"Here's That Rainy Day", "Artistry in Rhythm Suite", "Send in the Clowns" and "Malaga 2012" by Stan Kenton71.6806th(Class A) 2013BreakdownJoy (from Awakening: Songs of the Earth) by Joseph Curiale / "Get Happy" by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler / "Resistance" (from The Resistance) by Matt Bellamy / "Creep" (from Pablo Honey) by Thom Yorke / "Welcome to the Masquerade" (from Welcome to the Masquerade) by Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere and Trevor McNevanJoy (from Awakening: Songs of the Earth) by Joseph Curiale / "Get Happy" by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler / "Resistance" (from The Resistance) by Matt Bellamy / "Creep" (from Pablo Honey) by Thom Yorke / "Welcome to the Masquerade" (from Welcome to the Masquerade) by Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere and Trevor McNevan76.3007th(Class A) 2014Finding HomeFanfare and Allegro by Clifton Williams / Scramble by Todd Salter / "Shenandoah Gifts" (arrangement) / American Salute by Morton Gould 75.050 4th PlaceClass AFinalist 2015 Both Sides NowThnks fr th Mmrs (from Infinity on High) by Pete Wentz & Patrick Stump / "Both Sides, Now" (from Clouds) by Joni Mitchell / "The Pretender" (from Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace) by Dave Grohl and Taylor HawkinsThnks fr th Mmrs (from Infinity on High) by Pete Wentz & Patrick Stump / "Both Sides, Now" (from Clouds) by Joni Mitchell / "The Pretender" (from Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace) by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins 73.650 4th PlaceClass AFinalist 2016InvictusHonor (from The Pacific) / New Frontier by Greg Danner/ Fairest Lord Jesus (Traditional) 80.030 1st PlaceClass AChampion 2017LIFT"Komm, süßer Tod, komm selge Ruh" by Johann Sebastian Bach / "Don't Give Up" (from So) by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush / Aurora Awakes by John Mackey"Komm, süßer Tod, komm selge Ruh" by Johann Sebastian Bach / "Don't Give Up" (from So) by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush / Aurora Awakes by John Mackey 82.700 1st PlaceClass AChampion 2018Event HorizonBeyond the Horizon by Rossano Galante, Selections form Interstellar by Hans Zimmer, Raise the Roof by Michael Daugherty, Sheltering Sky by John Mackey 86.400 8th PlaceFinalist 2019AqueousPhrygian Gates by John Adams, Without Warning by Stephen Melillo, Sanctuary by Frank Ticheli, The Wind River by Joseph Curiale87.375 7th PlaceFinalist 2020 Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2021GruntWar Pigs by Tommy Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, & Bill Ward, Many Mothers by Tom Holkenborg, Journey to the Center of the Earth by Peter Graham86.600 5th PlaceFinalist 2022SoiréeLove Theme (from Romeo and Juliet) by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, Masquerade (from Phantom of the Opera) by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Robert Hazard, Chandelier by Sia 83.350 3rd PlaceFinalist 2023OvergrownOriginal Music by Kevin LaBeouf84.625 4th PlaceFinalist 2024 From a StoneIn the Stone by Allee Willis, David Foster & Maurice White / Symphony No. 40 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Reelin' in the Years by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen / Golden Hour by JVKE / Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore by Giuseppe Verdi 87.475 1st PlaceChampion2025CincinnatUSKnights of Cydonia by Muse / Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver / Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen90.025 Open Class90.950 All Age Finals 1st PlaceChampion 5th PlaceAll Age Finalist2026ChambersCornfield Chase by Hans Zimmer / Carmen: Danse Bohéme by Georges Bizet / Chasing the Goose by Karl Jenkins / Carmen: Habanera by Georges Bizet / And So It Goes by Billy Joel / Transcendence of the Heart by CJ Barrow, Michael Miller, and Alex Beltran (Original Music)92.200 5th PlaceFinalist
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