The Columbians is an Open Class Drum & Bugle Corps from the Tri-Cities, Washington. The Columbians is a youth activity in the world of competitive drum & bugle corps which is an intense, choreographed musical experience staged on football stadium fields by students achieving high levels of excellence in performance. The Columbians are a 501(c)3 non-profit youth organization. The purpose of the organization is music education and visual performance, and will compete with in the DCI circuit. Our mission is to leverage the power of performing arts to help youth in our community develop the life skills they will need to thrive in this world by providing unique educational & competitive programs that emphasize commitment, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. The corps consists of youth between the ages of 14 - 21 from the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon & Idaho.