Beatrix' Drum & Bugle corps is a department of the Beatrix Association where team spirit and performance go hand in hand. The corps consists of young, ambitious people with an average age of 19. Beatrix’ performs in the forms of shows and concerts regularly at tattoos and contests. Performances take place in the Netherlands as well as abroad. Locations from the past include the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, England, Italy, Switzerland and Austria. Having to travel is often seen as an opportunity to spend an entire weekend together. These weekends are characterized by an extremely good atmosphere among the members.

Beatrix’ has been very successful in competition. The corps was crowned Dutch Champion many times, and also scored highly at various editions of the World Music Contest in Kerkrade. During the Drum Corps Europe Finals in 2007 Beatrix’ received silver.

Beatrix’ strives to put a new piece of entertainment on the fields every year: theater with fast-paced drill, expressive music and overwhelming effects. This style originates in the United States, the home and heart of drumcorps. Shows are designed by Dutch and American hands, and are performed by about 80 marching members. Being a part of Beatrix’ is an experience that will not soon be forgotten. A team of friends that works extremely hard for one goal while having a great time! An education in music is no necessity in order to join; all skills can be taught from scratch.

The Hornline
The Hornline (brass) plays various instruments: including sopranos, mellophones, baritones, euphoniums and contras. Beatrix’ uses instruments from Manchester Brass in b-flat. These instruments distinguish themselves with a warm sound and a good portability. The latter is of great importance to a show corps.
An important feature that is typical to the drum & bugle corps genre is that all horns are front-facing. During the winter months, October through March, the basics are taught and the new music is practiced. Playing in a group of 30 to 40 horns can take some getting used to!

The Percussion
Beatrix’s percussion can be split up into two sections: The field percussion and The front ensemble.
The field percussion (battery) participates in the show figures on the field, and therefore forms a substantial part of the visual picture of the show. The battery consists of tuned bass drums, tenors, snares and cymbals.
The front ensemble, also known as the pit, is made up of stationary percussion instruments. These include xylophones, vibraphones, bells, congas, tympani and more. Their main role is to support the melodies of the corps.
Beatrix’ practices rudimental drumming. Cleanness, dynamics and musicality are things the percussion section strives to put out on the field. Beatrix’s battery instruments are from Pearl, and the front ensemble equipment is supplied by Adams from Ittervoort.

The Colorguard
An essential part of every drum & bugle corps is the colorguard section. In Beatrix’s case, this is a group of 26 young people that has the largest visual role in shows. The guard uses various pieces of equipment including flags, rifles, sabers and various other props. A lot of attention is paid to dance, and the simultaneousness of movement when using equipment. During the winter this section of the corps participates in the Winter Guard competition, an indoor competition that takes place from January until March. Many successes have been achieved here, including various European and National titles.