After a long, 6-year hiatus, Drum Corps International (DCI)  corps will be marching again in the Triangle. CrownBEAT features eight corps, including last year’s #8, #9, and #12 finalists. The event will be Monday, July 30, at the Durham County Stadium.Tickets range from $18 to $35. Here is the lineup for CrownBEAT (in reverse order of appearance):

• Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA
• Blue Knights – Denver, CO
• Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
• The Academy – Tempe, AZ
• Pacific Crest – Diamond Bar, CA
• Colts – Dubuque, IA
• Teal Sound – Jacksonville, FL
• Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Additionally, drum corps fans will be happy to learn that the movie theaters at North Hills, Brier Creek, and Crossroads will be hosting “ Drum Corps at the Movies: 2012 DCI Tour Premiere ”. The show is a season kick-off where the Blue Stars, Bluecoats, Cadets, Carolina Crown, Cavaliers, and Phantom Regiment will be previewing their 2012 shows. Tickets are $15 for this showing.