From Family Game Night to the Field: Introducing “Around the Table”

Impulse Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to bring a brand‑new production to stadiums across the West this summer: “Around the Table.” On the surface, it is all about games—board games, card games, and the kind of friendly competition that happens when people gather around a table.

Beneath that, the show explores something deeper. As corps director Peter Connell shared with Drum Corps International, “Around the Table” follows a simple emotional arc: competition, conflict, apology, and finally community. The production looks at what happens between people while they play—the laughter, the tension when things get a little too intense, and the way relationships are repaired and strengthened over time.

The design team has pulled inspiration from classic games and family moments, using them as launch points for Impulse’s staging, costuming, and visual design. Fans can expect to spot nods to familiar favorites—think bright colors, bold shapes, and playful references to pieces and cards—woven into a show that still delivers the power, precision, and heart audiences associate with drum corps.

To dive deeper into the story behind “Around the Table,” including more from corps director Peter Connell on how the concept came together, read the full feature from Drum Corps International:
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https://www.dci.org/news/from-family-game-night-to-the-field-impulse-unveils-2026-show-around-the-table/