This past Thursday, the Blue Devils announced their DCI 2023 program titled, 'The Cut-Outs,' in addition to releasing a teaser trailer and the repertoire. Check out the show trailer below:

In the press release put out by the Blue Devils on their website, they outline the show and give fans some insight into what they can expect in terms of vibe and overall feel.

In his last years, in defiance of his deteriorating physical condition, Henri Matisse developed a thrilling new method of making art that allowed him to work with brilliant colours even when he was bed-bound. With scissors as his chief implement, Matisse introduced a radically new operation that came to be called a cut-out. Matisse would cut painted sheets into forms of varying shapes and sizes which he then arranged into lively compositions, striking for their play with color and contrast, their exploitation of decorative strategies, and their economy of means. Matisse called his process “painting with scissors” and he developed the act of “carving into color” with innovative expertise.

In a whirlwind of inspiration and event, the 2023 Blue Devils imagine the world of Matisse’s final chapter with THE CUT-OUTS. A musical and visual collage that celebrates environmental installation with shape, sound and texture.THE CUT-OUTS mines the tensions that lurk in all the shapes, between finish and process, fine art and decoration, drawing and color. An eclectic soundtrack bridges the past to the present and reflects the circumstance to the vision.

The 2023 Blue Devils bring THE CUT-OUTS to Drum Corps International’s summer celebration with 165 extraordinary performers. With performances across the United States, THE CUT-OUTS honors the miracle of Matisse with music, motion, excellence, and innovation.

In addition to the show trailer and description, fans will also notice that the corps put out their repertoire for 'The Cut-Outs,' and it's certainly got the Internet talking. Repertoire for BD's 2023 program includes,

• The Rise by Dave Glyde
• Caves by Cody Fry
• Jojo's Bizarre Adventure by Tominaga, Fujibayashi, Tanaka
• Stardust Crusaders "Jotaro's Theme" by Yugo Kanno
• Resistence by Dave Glyde
• Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell
• Of Energy by TesseracT
• Incident in Jazz by Bob Graettinger
• Grand Canyon Fanfare by James Newton Howard

Just look at the comments on our recent post to see the sheer amount of hype fans have for this show already!

With spring training move-ins right around the corner, fans luckily won't have to wait long before they get a first glimpse at 'The Cut-Outs!'

Interested in catching a performance of 'The Cut-Outs' this summer? Check out the Blue Devils tour schedule over on DCI's website to see if they'll be performing in a city near you!