The Marching Elite Foundation
Serving Delaware Families · 60–90 minutes from Baltimore

Delaware Families: World-Class Marching Arts Is Under 90 Minutes Away

Delaware is one of the most underserved states for competitive youth marching arts. TME in Baltimore offers Delaware families access to national-level competition, HBCU dance tradition, and a full multi-discipline program — all within a 90-minute drive.

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60–90 minutes drive from Delaware to Baltimore
Why Families Drive from Delaware

What Delaware Doesn't Have — TME Does

Delaware's youth marching arts scene is primarily scholastic, tied to high school band programs. There are no independent community youth programs in Delaware offering the combination of competitive drumline, HBCU majorette dance, color guard, and brass that TME provides.

For Delaware families seeking national competition exposure and HBCU cultural programming, there is no comparable program in-state. TME's proximity — Wilmington is just 60 minutes from Baltimore — makes it the most accessible national-level program for Delaware youth.

Weekend-only schedule available — no weekday commitment required
Virtual recorded lessons on 2nd & 4th Saturdays — learn from home
National competition exposure: WGI, DCI SoundSport, and more
HBCU majorette tradition — the only program of its kind in the region
Subsidized access — major funders keep costs far below private studios
Multi-discipline pipeline from age 6 through adult, all under one roof
Commuter-Friendly Schedule

Built for Families Who Travel

We designed our schedule so that families from Delaware can fully participate without a daily commute. Weekend rehearsals are the core commitment; virtual lessons fill the gaps.

In-Person

Thursday

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Optional for commuters

In-Person

1st & 3rd Saturday

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In-person rehearsal (required)

Virtual

2nd & 4th Saturday

Flexible

Virtual recorded lesson upload

* Thursday evening rehearsals are optional for commuting families. All required commitments are on Saturdays.

4 Programs Open to DE Families

Choose Your Ensemble

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Thee Standard of Percussion

Competitive Indoor Drumline

Ages 6–17 (Youth) · 18+ (Adult)

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Elite Fire Dance Team

HBCU Majorette & Jazz Dance

Ages 6–17 (Youth) · 18+ (Adult)

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Crimson Blaze Color Guard

Competitive Color Guard

Ages 9–17 (Youth) · 18+ (Adult)

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Brass & Hornline

Competitive Brass Ensemble

Ages 8–17 (Youth) · 18+ (Adult)

Families We Serve in Delaware

Delaware Communities Welcome

Wilmington, DENewark, DEDover, DEMiddletown, DESmyrna, DEMilford, DESeaford, DEGeorgetown, DELewes, DERehoboth Beach, DEBear, DEGlasgow, DEHockessin, DEClaymont, DENew Castle, DEElsmere, DEPike Creek, DEBrookside, DEEdgemoor, DE

Don't see your city? If you're within a 2-hour drive of Baltimore, you're welcome at TME. Contact us to confirm.

20+
Years of Excellence
Founded 2006
500+
Youth Served Annually
All programs combined
4th
DCI SoundSport 2026
National ranking
$0
Cost for Qualifying Families
Subsidized access
"TME gave my son opportunities I never thought possible — performing nationally, traveling, and developing skills that carried him through college. The drive from Virginia is absolutely worth it."

TME Family

Northern Virginia · Member since 2022

How to Join from Delaware

4 Steps to Get Started

01

Submit Interest Form

Fill out the Join Us form at themarchingelite.org/join-us — takes 2 minutes.

02

Register on Dance Studio Pro

Complete registration and submit your $50 registration fee through our secure portal.

03

Schedule First Class

Book your free first class via our online scheduler — in-person or virtual intro available.

04

Show Up Saturday

Arrive at 1 N. Fulton Ave, Baltimore on your first rehearsal Saturday. Your journey begins.

Open to Delaware Families

Ready to Join TME from Delaware?

The drive is worth it. Hundreds of families have made TME their home — and so can yours.

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Questions? Call 1-410-609-9785 or email [email protected]