Boise, ID · DRUMCORPS.NET PROFILE
Boise / Idaho Treasure Valley · DCI Open Class affiliate in 2026 · Founded 2022 ·
Gems supplies a local outdoor drum-corps opportunity for the Treasure Valley while developing a wider regional touring identity. Boise Gems Performing Arts also supports Boise Gems Independent, an indoor percussion program. The two ensembles share an organization but have different performance seasons, obligations and competitive records.
Building an Idaho corps
Open Class milestone and 2026 results
The Color of Chaos
The 2026 production explored the shifting meanings of red: affection, danger, celebration, conflict and artistic expression. The corps’ statement frames chaos as the collision of emotions and meanings rather than randomness. That premise explains why a single-color visual idea could support contrasting musical moods. Production statement.
Sources
- Organizational history
- DCI affiliate approval
- 2026 production statement
- 2027 joining guide
- Corps staff
- Current events
- Contact
- Volunteer
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Current information
Participation requirements, costs, schedules, staffing, volunteer opportunities, and contact routes change over time. Use each organization’s official website for current details; this archive focuses on the corps’ lasting history, identity, traditions, and documented milestones.