GemsBoise, Idaho
Corps Snapshot
Difficulty and cost are neutral markers: public sources do not provide a selection rate or a complete season tuition total. The 2026 open class affiliate season included two scored DCI appearances; DCI reported second place at both, including 58.950 at the Northwest Youth Music Games in Portland. Gems did not appear in the 2026 Open Class Championship Finals. See official membership information, DCI’s season report, and official Portland scores.
Gems at a glance
Gems is a drum corps organization based in Boise, Idaho. It joined DCI as an Open Class affiliate in 2026.
Boise / Idaho Treasure Valley · DCI Open Class affiliate · 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.
Gems Videos
Boise Gems Turn Heads in Moscow | #DCI2026
Video: Drum Corps International.
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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 and further reading
- Organizational history
- DCI affiliate approval
- 2026 production statement
- Corps staff
- Current events
- Contact
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.
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