IN THIS EDITION:
- Columbians drop '24 music selections
- Guardians, Battalion introduce 2024 drum majors
- Local podcast features Blue Knights' Arnold
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
The Academy
The Arizona corps will host its “Meet the Academy” gala event April 27 in Phoenix.
The Battalion
Meet The Battalion’s quartet of returning drum majors for 2024.
Blue Knights
The career and experiences of DCI Hall of Fame member and Blue Knights CEO Mark Arnold were featured by the “Gateway to the Rockies Podcast,” produced by Visit Aurora, the official tourism site of Aurora, Colorado.
Blue Stars
The La Crosse, Wisconsin corps has a wide array of pre-owned Yamaha instruments available for sale.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders’ “March for the Members” fundraising campaign successfully exceeded its $66,000 goal, with the support of 714 donors.
Carolina Crown
Drum corps fans can enter Carolina Crown’s sweepstakes to win tickets to the corps’ Winson-Salem, North Carolina DCI Tour event, with access to a “Triple Crown Suite” luxury experience.
The Cavaliers
Nominations are open, and due by May 1, for the Illinois corps’ Honorary Cavalier Award, which is presented to longstanding, non-marching contributors to the organization.
Columbians
The Tri Cities, Washington, corps announced the music selections for its 2024 production, “BE)NT.”
Crossmen
Crossmen will host the corps’ inaugural Top Golf fundraiser event, May 5, in three locations: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Washington, D.C.; and Dallas, Texas.
Genesis
Color guard performers can learn more about Genesis’ free audition opportunity by connecting with the corps at the TCGC State Championships.
Gold
With positions open in its trumpet and baritone sections, Gold is set to host a brass rehearsal camp Aprl 6-7 in Eastvale, California.
Genesis
Guardians announced the corps’ head drum major for 2024, Kimberly Vela. “This will be my first year participating in DCI and I’m so excited to begin my journey with such an amazing program,” Vela said.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave’s free educational color guard clinic and audition is slated for April 6 in Orlando, Florida.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf is in search of athletic trainers and medical/wellness staff to fill paid and internship positions with its 2024 corps.
Les Stentors
Interested performers can register for Les Stentors’ second rehearsal camp of 2024, April 6-7 in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Mandarins
Learn more about Mandarins creative director Becca Anderson in this feature published in recognition of Women’s History Month.
Music City
The Nashville corps’ next rehearsal camp opporunity is set for April 26-28 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest invites color guard performers to submit a video audition for its 2024 corps.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment and The Cavaliers announced the return of their “Backyard Brawl” fundraising competition, which will end April 27.
Raiders
Interested color guard performers can register for a rehearsal camp or submit a video audition to join Raiders’ 2024 corps.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm will host a full-corps rehearsal camp April 26-28 in Waseca, Minnesota.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades will host a single-day audition camp for brass and color guard performers, April 20 in Kamiak, Washington.
Spartans
Spartans’ annual “Spartans Spring Carnival” will take place April 24-27 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Spirit of Atlanta
Registrations are open for Spirit of Atlanta’s 2024 alumni corps.
Troopers
Troopers introduced the corps’ visual staff for the 2024 season, led by caption head Andrew Clark.
DCI All-Age Updates
Bushwackers
Bushwackers will host a brass rehearsal camp April 6-7 in Delran, New Jersey.
Columbus Saints
Columbus Saints are looking to fill a trombone soloist position, as well as a few other spots within the brass section.
Fusion Core
Check out Fusion Core’s list of April rehearsal dates, starting with an April 6-7 camp in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.
Govenaires
The St. Peter, Minnesota corps has openings in its 2024 color guard, and invites performers to attend its April 6-7 camp in its hometown.
Hawthorne Caballeros
The Caballeros are looking for sponsors to support the corps’ 11th-annual Hawthorne Caballeros Golf Outing.
Reading Buccaneers
Reading Buccaneers will host color guard auditions April 26-28 in Robesonia, Pennsylvania.
Skyliners
Skyliners’ next rehearsal camp is set for April 27-28 in Vestal, New York.
SoundSport Updates
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Interested performers can attend Memphis Blues’ May 4-5 audition camp.
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Check out highlights from Sprit of Sunnyvale’s March 30 rehearsal camp.
Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA
The Pittsburgh corps was named best drum and bugle corps at its home city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK
Zephyrus has open spots in its bass drum section. Its next rehearsal camp is scheduled for April 7 in Bixby, Oklahoma.
