The very first time I came across Drum Corps International I must admit I made the same mistake. I was a freshmen in high school when our new percussion instructor walked in a said that he had just aged-out with the Blue Devils.

My response: "You mean Duke?"

So here are some of the most common mistakes people outside of drum corps make when referencing one of the ensembles.

Duke Blue Devils vs Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps

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Civil War Northern Soldier vs Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps

Cadets of West Point vs The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps

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Indianapolis Colts vs Colts Drum & Bugle Corps

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Oakland Raiders vs Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps

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Michigan State Spartans vs Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps

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