

An Important Message from the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps
The Troopers sincerely apologize for the anger and disappointment that we caused over the past week. We regret that we took a defensive posture when we should have been listening to our members, staff, alumni and supporters. We are sorry for any pain and frustration the previous process and statements caused and for a culture that did not address your needs. Over the last week, we have met with many of you and have listened as we work to identify our most critical needs fo


An update from the Troopers Board of Directors - 1/22/2021
Note: The Troopers shared this message with members and staff on Thursday, and with as many alumni as we can reach earlier today. Now we share it with everyone. The Troopers Board of Directors owes you an apology. We, the members of the Board, this week posted a response to recent allegations about the corps’ handling of complaints submitted by members from 2017 to 2019 concerning their health and safety. Copies of the complaints were posted on a website administered by


Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps Response to Recent Allegations
The first priority of the Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps has been, is, and always will be, the health and safety of our members. The Troopers are aware of allegations brought against us on social media by a group that purports to speak for the greater drum corps community. Every allegation raised by this group had been brought to our attention some time ago in one of several ways - through anonymous whistleblower systems set up by Drum Corps International, similar proced