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Loud & proud since 1980! DCDD is a non-profit LGBTQ+ band org, fostering pride & community through performances across the DC metro area!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our performance groups include the DCDD Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and several small ensembles. For news and updates, check our website listed above. For membership inquiries, email us at .

10/14/2026

Next Sunday, October 25th, DCDD’s Jazz Band is going to sweep us all off our feet with their fall 2026 concert: “Boots the House Down” 👠✨

This program features a collection of jazz tunes and q***r anthems that’ll make you want to grab your dancing shoes and strut your stuff! We’re also excited to announce our lovely guest host, Vagenesis ! So don’t drag your feet— head to www.dcdd.org to get your free ticket today! The concert will begin at 7pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in the sanctuary of Sixth & I, at 600 I St NW, Washington DC.

⚠️PSA: Due to venue policies, tickets will be required for entry. However tickets are 100% free to reserve! At checkout, you will be invited to “name your price” which can be $0, or any other amount if you wish to make a donation to DCDD.

Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored by Sixth & I, and their standard security policies (available at www.sixthandi.org) will apply to all event attendees.

10/12/2026

Our first ever DCDD Jazz-a-Thon event is warming up, and you’re right on time to get in on the fun✨ Swipe to see how you can get involved, or skip to the end if you’ve already signed up for a free template to share on your story!

Whether you’re a member/alumni of ANY ensemble with DC’s Different Drummers, or a friend, family member, or fan of the band– you’re going to want to get in on this fabulous fundraiser. As a non-profit organization, we rely so much on the generosity of our community to keep the beat going. Please know that every donation counts, in fact, we’ve already raised over $1,000 through donations of all sizes! We hope you will help us reach (or surpass) our goal of $5,000 by November 14, 2026!

More info on DCDD’s 2026 Jazz-a-Thon can be found at the link in our bio🔗

10/02/2026

Symphonic Band camp was out of this world!👽

What a fun weekend of music and community, as we count down to the launch of the fall 2026 symphonic band concert. Details and theme drop incoming, so be sure to maintain this frequency so you don’t miss a thing!🪐

10/01/2026

The live band karaoke you know and love, at Violet Cocktail Lounge this Thursday, at 7:30PM!

Happy hour is from 5–8PM, so grab a drink & get ready to sing a tune (or cheer on your friends)

Sing along to your favorite jazzy and q***r anthems as DCDD’s jazz combo “2nd Independence” accompanies you in your moment in the spotlight✨

09/15/2026

All smiles at SMYAL’s 29th annual Fall Brunch! Thanks for inviting DC’s Different Drummers jazz combo group “2nd Independence” back to perform! SMYAL Supporters of SMYAL 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/08/2026

It’s almost that time of the year again✨🏳️‍🌈

Our Winter Guard team is about to kick off their 2026-2027 season!

Become part of the DC’s Different Drummers family! We strive to create a space where the focus is on the fun parts of color guard: cute twirls; exciting performances; being active; and making friends and memories. We are open to anyone 18+ and you don’t need any experience to join. If you’re willing to put in the effort, we’ll teach you all you need to know!

First Rehearsal/Open House:

🗓️ Sunday, September 13
🕛 12 PM – 5 PM
🏫 George Washington Middle School
1005 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

📸Background Photo Credits:
1/3/4 by Will Starr Photos
2/6 by Nicole Barnes
5 by Mick Stewart Photography

08/30/2026

This Thursday it’s karaoke with a jazzy twist!

DC's Different Drummers is hosting live band karaoke Thursday September 3 at 7:30 PM! Head to Violet Cocktail & Lounge at 2014 9th St NW DC to grab a drink and sing a tune (or cheer on your friends)!

Happy hour is 5-8 PM!

08/17/2026

Thanks to all who made it out for DCDD’s annual meeting on Saturday💗

Congratulations to our newly elected 2026-27 Board of Directors, member award recipients, and all who made our last season a success! We’re looking forward to another great year, with Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Rehearsals beginning this week🫨

08/01/2026

Coming up! Our annual all-member meeting is just around the corner.

2025-2026 participants in all ensembles are encouraged to come celebrate this past season and look forward to the future of DCDD. Speaking of the future, elections for our Board of Directors will be taking place. Members, please see your email for details– we hope to see you there!

07/20/2026

New pics dropped from grand opening weekend of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration back in June🔥

Thanks again to the National Geographic Museum of Exploration for bringing in our Jazz Combo “2nd Independence,” Marching Band, & Color Guard to join in the weekend’s festivities!

📸Photos 1–4, 6, & 8 by Joy Asico-Smith/National Geographic Joy Asico-Smith

📸Photos 5, 7, & 9 by Elman Studio/National Geographic Yassine El Mansouri

Address

Washington D.C., DC

Telephone

+12024033669

Website

http://www.dcdd.org/, https://linktr.ee/dcs_different_drummers

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