Excitement around the 2026 Drum Corps International season continues to build, and the Seattle Cascades have added to the fervor by announcing its 2026 program: "Against the Grain." Check out the teaser trailer that was released across social:
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Cascades are celebrating its 60th year, and what better way to celebrate the milestone by putting together a show that fans across social are hyping up.
The teaser trailer has an extremely distinctive editing style, lending speculation to whether or not this will be the visual style that the corps will try to embody throughout its 2026 program. In addition to the edgy, scrapbook style visuals, the corps also teased its repertoire for the 2026 season. Here's an overview of what tunes fans can look forward to hearing this summer:
- Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana
- Man in the Box by Alice In Chains
- Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky
- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
Hot off the heels of a successful 2025 season, the Seattle Cascades are looking to continue the positive momentum into the 2026 DCI season with "Against the Grain."
Interested in catching a performance of 'Against the Grain' this summer? Check out the full Seattle Cascades summer tour schedule below and purchase your tickets to a show over on DCI's website!
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