Championship Showcase

Wayne's groups have amassed an impressive list of accomplishments:

  • 23 Jim Ott Memorial Awards for "Excellence in Brass Performance"
  • 19 Division I Drum Corps International Championships
  • 1 Division II Drum Corps International Championship
  • 4 Drum Corps Associate Championships
  • 4 Bands of America Grand National Championships
  • 5 Bands of America 4A National Championships
  • 20 Bands of America Finalists
  • 12 Bands of America Regional Championships
  • 7 Drum Corps Japan National Championships
  • 18 All Japan Marching Band Championships
The Blue Devils Brass Staff (Steve Bently, Sean Snyder, Van Mathews, John Meehan, and Wayne Downey) with the Jim Ott Memorial Award.