IMPULSE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps.
Impulse is an active Open Class corps in Drum Corps International (DCI), based in Buena Park, California. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to become future leaders through the arts. We are dedicated to training our performers to develop the skills necessary to entertain audiences while achieving new levels of competitive excellence.
Impulse has a proud 20-year tradition of success and innovation. From earning a Gold Medal at the 2006 Open Class Championships to recent Bronze Medal finishes at the 2024 and 2025 Pacific Open Class Championships, Impulse has proven to be a strong competitor while never losing sight of what makes us unique.
Our shows are designed to be fun, high-energy, and unforgettable—drawing inspiration from iconic corps like the Velvet Knights and the Bridgemen. Every season, Impulse delivers performances that ignite the crowd with musical vitality and visual impact. But what truly sets us apart is our family-like atmosphere. Impulse is often called a “hidden gem” in the drum corps community—a place where performers grow, push their limits, and discover the transformative power of the arts.
When you join Impulse, you’re not just performing—you’re becoming part of a tradition that values inspiration, development, leadership, and excellence.
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps is a part of Impulse Youth Arts Organization (IYAO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to providing the life-changing benefits of arts education to a diverse community of young people across Southern California.
Impulse is an active Open Class corps in Drum Corps International (DCI), based in Buena Park, California. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to become future leaders through the arts. We are dedicated to training our performers to develop the skills necessary to entertain audiences while achieving new levels of competitive excellence.
Impulse has a proud 20-year tradition of success and innovation. From earning a Gold Medal at the 2006 Open Class Championships to recent Bronze Medal finishes at the 2024 and 2025 Pacific Open Class Championships, Impulse has proven to be a strong competitor while never losing sight of what makes us unique.
Our shows are designed to be fun, high-energy, and unforgettable—drawing inspiration from iconic corps like the Velvet Knights and the Bridgemen. Every season, Impulse delivers performances that ignite the crowd with musical vitality and visual impact. But what truly sets us apart is our family-like atmosphere. Impulse is often called a “hidden gem” in the drum corps community—a place where performers grow, push their limits, and discover the transformative power of the arts.
When you join Impulse, you’re not just performing—you’re becoming part of a tradition that values inspiration, development, leadership, and excellence.
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps is a part of Impulse Youth Arts Organization (IYAO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to providing the life-changing benefits of arts education to a diverse community of young people across Southern California.
