In July, 2011, members, prospective members and guests of the Legion were invited to a special behind-the-scenes visit with the 9-time DCI world champion Cadets from Allentown, PA, as they prepared for the Northwest Summer Music Games and their first appearance ever in the state of Washington.   For seasoned drum corps enthusiasts, behind the scenes preparations are often as entertaining and exciting as the actual shows themselves.  Read more here.

The Legion offers opportunities for local performance, music education and recreation for young men and women age 14-21. 

The Legion performs standing concerts at community events, parks, holiday celebrations and parades.  Members receive individual and sectional instruction specific to their instrument.  Brass players improve range, flexibility, endurance and tone.  Percussionists improve control, precision and form.  Trombone players receive special instruction to transition to valves with ease.  Woodwind, string, and voice students are invited to join our bass drum or cymbal lines.

The Legion is a partner of the Seattle Cascades Drum & Bugle Corps.  The Cascades is the only Drum Corps International (DCI) World Class corps in the Northwest.  DCI member corps attract and produce some of the most dedicated young musicians in the world.  The Cascades rehearse up to 12 hours per day in June to prepare for their nationwide tour each summer.

The goal of our partnership with the Cascades is to develop young musicians, to promote the art of drum corps at the community level, and to increase recognition of the national activity.  The Legion is an affordable and local alternative to the $3,000+ summer fees to join a nationally touring corps.

Anyone interested or involved in the Legion should create a My Legion profile and complete the appropriate form.  For questions contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Ron at (425) 922-0143.

The Legion offers students in districts with a community service requirement an oportunity to satisfy their obligation through a musical activity.  Participation in The Legion D&BC is recognized as community service in support of the American Legion's Congressional charter.

The Legion D&BC continues a long tradition of youth drum & bugle corps, with roots in our community and support from the same veterans organizations that founded this unique and popular art form more than 100 years ago.

Modern drum corps has evolved into a multi-million dollar enterprise, performing highly produced spectacles of face-peeling sound and amazing precision.

Nationwide competitive tours cover more than 10,000 miles each summer in fleets of motorcoaches, semi rigs, mobile kitchens, souvenir vendors and support vehicles. Each corps travels with up to 150 members and an entourage of more than 30 professional staff and volunteers, stopping at stadiums around the country to compete for points, prize money and drum corps history.

The Phantom Regiment, 2 time DCI world champions.

Our goal at the Legion is to bring the excitement and musical excellence of modern drum & bugle corps back into the community, where it all began. We aim to incorporate the best of both worlds, the old and the new, with a first-rate staff and top of the line equipment, combined with a year-round program to develop young musicians while entertaining our friends, neighbors and drum corps fans right here at home, in our community.