IN THIS EDITION:
- Crossmen introduce 2020 drum majors
- Raiders reveal show title, repertoire artists for 2020
- Blue Knights appoint new brass arranger
- And more!
7th Regiment
Learn how you can sponsor a meal for 7th Regiment this summer.
The Academy
Are you looking to add some vibraphones to your marching ensemble? The Academy has a few Majestic vibraphones for sale at $800 off.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils has professional euphonium hybrids for sale. The instruments were used for two seasons, have a reduced weight and length, and come with graduated tuning slide marks.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights recently announced the corps’ 2020 brass staff, including Leslie Gilreath as the corps’ brass arranger.
Bluecoats
The first audition of the Rhythm in BLUE SoundSport team, open to all brass, color guard, drum set, and auxiliary percussionists ages 18 and older, attracted prospective members from each of the past four decades. The next open audition camp will be held May 2 in Orrville, Ohio.
Boston Crusaders
The Boston Crusaders Board of Directors has launched an unprecedented $1 million capital campaign for the corps’ 80th anniversary this year. Among the beneficiaries of the campaign will be a fleet overhaul and much needed repairs to the corps’ headquarters building.
The Cadets
The Cadets are now operating as an independent not-for-profit organization. Read how and why. In addition, hear what the corps’ executive team has to say about the future of the organization during a live webinar on Thursday, February 20.
Carolina Crown
Color Guard students and incoming college freshmen are invited to attend the CrownLEARNING color guard spin clinic on May 30 in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
Colts
Colts’ final brass audition camp will be held February 14-16 in Dubuque, Iowa.
Crossmen
Led by returning drum major Lydia Marshall, Crossmen named the corps’ 2020 conductor team.
Genesis
Registration remains open for Genesis’ final audition opportunity, the weekend of February 21-23 in Bastrop, Texas.
Golden Empire
Golden Empire still has openings in all brass sections and color guard.
Heat Wave
Spots remain open to attend Heat Wave’s brass audition camp February 22-23 at Champions World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Also, video auditions are available for a limited number of front ensemble positions.
Impulse
The Impulse Brewpub wine and spirits fundraiser is coming up on February 22 in Anaheim, California.
Legends
The final color guard auditions for Legends will be held the weekend of April 24-26 in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.
Les Stentors
Les Stentors is looking for youth 13-18 years of age to be a part of this year’s corps, which is traveling to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and other locations out west this summer.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars has openings in all sections. A brass and percussion rehearsal camp will be held February 28 to March 1 in Lafayette, Louisiana, and color guard auditionees may arrange for a video audition.
Mandarins
Mandarins is hosting its first-ever DCI Tour event on June 21 in Sacramento, California. A special tribute will be paid to famed brass arranger Jim Ott, who passed away 40 years ago this summer.
Music City
Music City has a rehearsal camp for brass and percussion in Nashville, Tennessee February 14-16. Here are the requirements to join.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is hosting an educational clinic for snare and tenor drummers at Lone Star Percussion March 1 in Fullerton, California.
Raiders
This week Raiders revealed the title of the corps’ 2020 production in addition to a list of artists they will draw the repertoire from.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard would like to hear from talented photographers and/or videographers for its 2020 media team.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades is hosting an audition camp for brass and percussion February 21 in the Seattle, Washington area.
Shadow
Shadow has openings for brass players and color guard members and will be holding an audition camp February 14-16 in Oregon, Wisconsin. Membership is open to graduating high school seniors and younger.
Southwind
Southwind is seeking low brass specialists to serve as baritone and tuba staff members/interns for 2020 spring rehearsal camps and the corps’ summer tour.
Spartans
Maine and New Hampshire residents may vote for Spartans to receive a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Credit Union.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta’s Run for the Delta 5K event will be held June 13 in Norcross, Georgia.
Troopers
Troopers has employment opportunities for drivers, merchandise interns, and a volunteer coordinator. The corps is also recruiting tuba players, who are encouraged to show up at the corps’ audition camp February 21-23 in Mesquite, Texas.
Vanguard Cadets
It takes a lot of volunteers to keep things running at the DCI West show on June 20 in Stanford, California, co-hosted by Vanguard Music and Performing Arts and Blue Devils Performing Arts. See how you can help by covering one of the many open positions for this prestigious DCI Tour event.
Watchmen
Positions are available in all Watchmen sections, including drum major.
