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The Boston Crusaders (BAC) is a competitive junior drum and bugle corps based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1940, it is one of the oldest continuously operating corps in Drum Corps International (DCI) and is renowned for its powerful brass, complex percussion, innovative visual design, and emotionally charged performances.Founded in 1940 as the Most Holy Name Crusaders by members of the Most Holy Name Parish in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. Evolved from a church-based parade unit into a nationally competitive drum corps. Competes in Drum Corps International's World Class division. Known for a diverse repertoire spanning classical, jazz, rock, film scores, and contemporary music. Notable achievements include multiple DCI World Championship finalist placements and consistent top-tier competition.

• Originally named the Most Holy Name Crusaders, reflecting their deep roots in the Catholic Church and Boston's Roxbury parish community.
• Survived significant financial struggles and potential folding in the late 1990s, demonstrating resilience within the drum corps community.
• Executed a major organizational shift in the early 2000s, relocating winter operations to Florida while maintaining its Boston identity and name.
• Gained widespread acclaim for innovative and often theatrical productions like 'Quixotic' (2011), 'Animal Farm' (2014), 'S.O.S.' (2015), 'Wicked Games' (2016), and 'Goliath' (2022).
• Achieved historic competitive success in the 2010s and 2020s, including multiple 5th place finishes at DCI World Championships (2014, 2022) and consistently placing among the top corps.