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This article is from the Drum corps FAQ, by Cathy Doser cathyd@halcyon.com with numerous contributions by others.

6.2.1 Ballad of the Unsung Heros (Parade Corps)

Parade corps are almost always senior by nature. As the class
name implies, these corps march in parades or perform at "standstills."
Although many drum corps nuts do not consider these units as part of the
continuum, they do provide an alternative for people who want to be part
of drum corps, but cannot afford the time the field (DCA) units demand.
Parade corps generally practice 3 hours a week. The atmosphere is not
stressful and of all the types of corps, it is the most family oriented.
Most parade corps will not travel more than 2 hours from their HQ so it
is easy to pack up the family and drag them to the various parades. Many
of the DCA corps started as parade corps, it is a great way to start a corps'
economy.

 

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