Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform in UW’s War Memorial Stadium June 17

The University of Wyoming will host the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps for a performance Saturday, June 17, in War Memorial Stadium.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. with a welcome. Attendees are encouraged to sit on the east side of the stadium. The performance is free and open to the public.

The Blue Devils are a competitive marching music ensemble based in Concord, Calif. The corps has won the Drum Corps International World Championships 20 times, most recently in 2022.

For the second year in a row, the Blue Devils have made Laramie their home for spring training. Their UW performance will kick off their cross-country competitive tour.

Saturday’s program is:

-- 8:10 p.m.: Concert performance by the Blue Devils with special guest artists presented by Conn Selmer:

Gary Gopar, a trumpet player for multiple Disney productions and recording artists, including the renowned ska band Sublime.

Kellin Hanas, a jazz trumpet player on tour with famed vocal jazz ensemble The Manhattan Transfer.

Cisco Dimas, a trumpet player for recording artists, including Grammy Award winners Natalie Cole and Gloria Estefan.

Art Cruz, a drummer with metal band Lamb of God.

Dani Markham, a percussionist for rap sensation Childish Gambino.

BYOS (Bring Your Own Style), a drumming duo composed of Ralph Nader and Harvey Thompson, who have performed with numerous musical artists, including Beyoncé, Travis Barker and Seeed.

-- 8:30 p.m.: The Blue Devils perform “The Cut-Outs,” their 2023 program.

-- 8:45 p.m.: Community meet and greet/photo opportunity and thank-you.