Corps news and announcements
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 5:24 AM
A roundup of the latest news and notes from Drum Corps International's World and Open Class corps.7th RegimentThose interested in joining 7th Regiment can attend the corps’ open house on Sunday, Dec. 2 in New Bedford, Mass. The group will meet again on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Wethersfield, Conn.
7th Regiment.org
Blue DevilsFor the holidays, Blue Devils is offering free U.S. shipping on orders until Dec. 20.
BlueForYou.com
Blue KnightsThe Blue Knights are taking part in the Community First Foundation’s Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 4. Support the corps with an online donation on this day set aside to support Colorado nonprofits.
GivingFirst.org
Boston CrusadersBoston Crusaders reported that more than 250 prospective members attended its audition camp last weekend in Bradenton, Fla. Read a full report of the weekend activities on the corps’ website.
BostonCrusaders.com
The CadetsThe Cadets will announce the musical selections for its 2013 production “Both Sides Now” on Sunday, Dec. 2 following the corps’ audition camp in Woodstown, N.J.
YEA.org
Carolina CrownMichael Rosales will serve as a choreographer with Caorlina Crown in 2013. "The opportunity to have Michael work with the team fits right into the organization’s goals of developing excellence in both program design and performance," Executive Director Jim Coates said.
CarolinaCrown.org
CascadesBrass audition materials for the Cascades are now available for download on the corps’ website.
SeattleCascades.org
The CavaliersThe Cavaliers are offering free U.S. shipping on any merchandise orders over $30 through December 19.
Cavaliers.org
City SoundCity Sound’s drum line recently appeared on an episode of the Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up.” Watch the clip on YouTube.
YouTube.com
ColtsCheck out a list of award winners recognized at the Colts’ annual awards banquet hosted last weekend in Dubuque, Iowa.
Colts.org
Colt CadetsColt Cadets announced its 2013 design team and staff caption heads. Leading the team will be Program Coordinator Andrew Eaton.
Colts.org
GenesisGenesis’ 2013 production “mOZaic," will pay tribute to L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The corps posted to its website: “’mOZaic’ will be a show designed and based around the World of OZ. From the colors to the characters to the many various stories that exist, the world of OZ is a true mosaic all of its own.”
GenesisDBC.org
GoldGold posted a list of its 2013 audition dates and locations which the corps will kick off on Sunday, Dec. 16 in Orange County, Calif.
GoldDrumCorps.org
ImpulseImpulse will host its annual workshops and auditions Dec. 2 and Dec. 14 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Brass, percussion and color guard students are invited to attend.
ImpulseYouthArts.org
Jersey SurfJersey Surf announced the members of its 2013 brass instructional team who will be led by Caption Head Tim “Shorty” Bartholomew.
JerseySurf.org
LegendsYou can save $25 on the cost of auditioning for Legends by registering for the corps’ December camp by Friday, Nov. 30.
LegendsPAA.org
MandarinsMandarins published its roster of 2013 percussion staff members. “This staff has been put together with the mindset of taking the Mandarins percussion to the next level,” Caption Head Robert Bowen said.
Mandarins.org
Oregon CrusadersOregon Crusaders’ 2013 production will be titled “My Heart, My Battle, My Soul.” The corps reports the show will be “a story of love, loss and longing set in the south.”
OregonCrusaders.com
Pacific CrestPacific Crest will host its December Experience and Audition Camps at Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, Calif., Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 15-16. Advance online registration is still being accepted on the corps’ website.
Pacific-Crest.org
Phantom RegimentPhantom Regiment posted a huge gallery of photos shot at the corps’ brass and conductor auditions last weekend in Beloit, Wis.
Facebook.com
PioneerPioneer is participating in the CITGO Fueling Good campaign, which will award $120,000 in gas prizes to worthy organizations. You can help the corps by voting on the Fueling Good website. The campaign runs through Nov. 28.
FuelingGood.com
Racine ScoutsBill Clark will serve as program coordinator for the Racine Scouts’ 2013 season. "Mr. Clark has an extensive drum corps background and brings a wealth of management and educational expertise to our organization," CEO Dr. Randall Chaffee said. The corps will hold its first rehearsal camp of the year the weekend of January 11 in Cudahy, Wis.
RacineScouts.com
Santa Clara VanguardSanta Clara Vanguard will host a one-day audition for prospective brass players and snare, tenor and bass drummers on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the St. Louis area.
SCVangaurd.org
Santa Clara Vanguard CadetsVanguard Cadets staff members will host free educational workshops for brass students in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 2 and again on Sunday, Dec. 9.
SCVanguard.org
SpartansSpartans will host an open house on Sunday, Dec. 2 in Nashua, N.H. for brass and percussion students. A parent meeting at 10:30 a.m. will give new member families an introduction to the corps.
SpartandsDBC.org
Spirit of AtlantaSpirit of Atlanta will get its audition season underway with a rehearsal camp this weekend, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in Douglasville, Ga.
SpiritDrumCorps.org
Spirit of New JerseySpirit of New Jersey will host an open house for prospective corps members on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Queen of Angels Church in Newark, N.J. All are welcome and no experience is necessary to attend. The organization also announced that it has appointed Harold Wright as executive director, Isaac Holiday as director and Melaine Condran as assistant director.
SpiritOfNewark.org
