Closers kill me because at some point in the show - whether it's high school MB or drum corps - the mood changes and you make the turn into the final song. And at the Championships, hopefully you realize it's going to be the last time you play it. And if you're aging out, it's the end of a phase of your life. And you will never march again. Ever. So one message of a closer is: enjoy it HARD while you've got it.

I wanted the 15 BK ending to go on forever, loved the way the ballad lead to the power chords. Underappreciated writing! But the 90s Scouts closers were why I got into corps. Loud, fast, and high in your face.

There's a lot of finesse here. Star's incredible drill was ahead of its time. I've always loved BK because they do what they want to do, without a worry about being big crowd pleasers...but they please the lifelong fans (remember they dared to nail the Rite of Spring?!). Phantom, sweet Regiment...always always always that amazing brass sound, owning classical masterpieces. Razor sharp and regal movement. That Rennick line. Yeah, this one brings the tears, so simply and beautifully staged. Wow. BTW, I absolutely love how SCV and Phantom essentially switched staffs, and there was such Iove and devotion given to the traditions of each corps that one would never suspect.

Hot damn the Regiment one made me bawl my eyes out. I don't think I've ever been that emotional over a song lol. It was just so friggin good. Also I wonder what the commander was thinking at the end just laying on the ground, just like, "yep, those are some nice chords, good blend contras..."

Yeah, Phantom’s ending is one of the goose bumpiest ever. Big fat chords, no excessive syncopation, runs, lip slurs....so exciting. Of course the triple kick halts are great!

Watching the Blue Knights ballad brought tears to my eyes because it brings me back to my freshman oh high school when my band marched Fly To Paradise, such a beautiful piece and it’ll forever have a special place in my heart

What I love about these videos are that people take time to present their passion. And while I don't think these three are the best DCI closers of all time, I saw things I have never seen before. What a great activity we are a part of ... and why great happiness it gives us in the unexpected. I mean, I have judged bands across America and judged multiple WGI champions an and finalists, but this is why I don't want to judge DCI ... I just want to love what it is.

Maybe not number one, but the Babylon ending has the most power of any closer I have ever seen

Due fly to paradise actually makes me tear up literal every time

as a drummer, that bk 2015 guard moment with the huge colorful flags was probably the first time i’ve audibly said “WOW” at a colorguard thing

BK 2015 - it was fun to watch those members improve every time they were on the field! I LOVED this show!

Wow. That hit at 7:02 is powerful.

Phantom's closer is proof positive that you do not need a million notes a measure or running around the field at 60 MPH to provide an effective, beautiful and ENTERTAINING program. Bravo!

Great choices. Thanks for including BK, probably the most under appreciated corps since… Since forever?

World's greatest drum corps, no dancing bears, just pure brass and percussion instruments speaking to each other in unison by highly skilled musical athelete's.

2011 phantom regiment kills me every time. sooo goood

Holy damn Phantom… the ending was insane… didn’t want it to end

My friend marched Contra in that Star of Indiana show, AMAZING all these THIRTY ONE years later, so proud Moe

I literally cried on the PR ending. So moved and awed!

Never thought I could cry from a dci closer without any context

Great choices for this list.

I 100% back this list. Great picks!

I knew I was going to like this video when the Blue Knights were the thumbnail. Great picks!

My band and the blue stars played similar music for my bands marching show this year

this list needs 2018 scv, makes me tear up every time i hear it

If only this was released this year cause troopers definitely deserves this

closures on both DCI and highschool level marching bands are always amazing imo. and honestly, each time it’s like a final competition or football game, it’s also a seniors final time marching. idk. i love closures

bro that last one is actually incredible

The semis recording of BK’s ending...because you can’t leave out the Beatles. Also, the semis recording of the very end of Regiment’s show, because Juliet ACTUALLY killing herself may be a touch too intense, even by PR standards.

Love it! (Could live w/o the crappy solo at the beginning of Wagner, though)

Phantom regiment ending 👌

I looked forward to the competition each uear❤

The low brass at 2:30 👌

Thirty years ago and Star still feels innovative

Star of Indiana closer has the best drill I’ve seen

I think I will always love PR…💕

Wow. Just Wow

Before i watch this, if 2008 PR isnt on here i'm calling the police.

How talented to all

I just wish BK would figure out they're in the top 12 and should play loud once in awhile.

Now do classic DCI push endings 1975-1990

"Fun" fact....while the rest of the PR clip IS from finals, the image of Juliet stabbing at her throat of from prelims. At finals she actually "stabbed" herself....which the staff did NOT want her to do -- but she did it anyway (it was her age-out run....what were they gonna do, kick her out?) The staff had DCI put in the prelims "stab" instead....spiteful of them. Her act was more in keeping with the original story.

Solid list…but where is 2008 Phantom?!

2011 Regiment makes it into everyone’s top 3

I think this list is debatable

i would have stopped watching if you didnt include star of indiana, cross to cross is legendary (i also may have found out that my trumpet instructor at my band marched that show)

She killed herself in front of a live audience, and they still only got 5th place?!?

Star Should Had Stayed a corps !

Where's 1988 Madison?

Only one I felt was deserving of being on this list was that last one

These were good but I’ve seen better. The musicianship is off the scale but last portion, I don’t care for the theatrics.

Gotta be honest, kinda hurt Feliniesque isn’t in here

I have to say I think the 2014 Bluecoats and 2015 Crown closers were better to me personally

You forgot Cadets from 2011

2015 BK???? On an all-time best list????

Umm bluecoats 2014 Carolina crown 2012

These are all excellent choices. My all-time favorite show closer is from Santa Clara's 2009 show. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrmkiNeVrpbNf6s.html

But Madison Scouts 2011 tho

Appreciate the vid, but BK belongs nowhere near this, Spartacus belongs...and Harmonic Journey 03, NOT the bs 21 remake.

Best DCI Closers. #1: Star of Indiana 1991. “Wow we’re off to a great start”. #2-3: “Who?” There are entire decades of Vanguard, Cadets, Blue Devils, Cavaliers closers, world championship winning closers, game changing moments, ground breaking moments, moments we never thought would happen or come….. but BK 2015 and Phantom 2011 tho

Way too subjective and too many eras to pick a top 3 best anything. Try an 80s, 90s, 2000, etc And choose a topic of why they are in the top 3 according to you. Like 80s best ending. Appalachian Spring Garfield Cadets. Why? The modern peel out company front, utilization of simple character like ballet, the resolution coupled with the great male ballet dancer, the company retreat and back field exit. Pushing the times.