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Boston Crusaders

Boston Crusaders

The Boston Crusaders posted a full-time employment opportunity for a director of development. The main responsibility of the position will be to “develop and execute a strategic plan to increase revenue sources through engagement and cultivation of fans, friends and alumni.”

The Cadets

The Cadets

The Cadets have extended a sale on Yamaha trumpets that are now discounted by more than $100.

Cascades

Cascades

Sean Schwartz and A.J. Pace have been appointed co-caption heads of the Cascades’ percussion section. “After looking at a variety of options for the percussion leadership, it was decided that a team approach would maximize results for the 2011 season,” said Assistant Director Ron Comfort.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers posted a recap of their January rehearsal camp which took place the second weekend of the month in Rosemont, Ill. Hard at work rehearsing segments of their yet-to-be announced 2011 production, Program Coordinator Scott Koter said, “It’s always challenging for designers to follow up a successful season, but our veteran team loves a challenge. With the performers, program and team assembled, we feel very strong about another remarkable year in 2011.”
Crossmen

Crossmen

Crossmen’s “Full Circle Tour DVD” is now on sale through the corps’ online store. The video chronicles the group’s 2010 summer season including performance, rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.
Forte

Forte

Forte has announced its roster of 2011 percussion staff members. They will be led by caption head and designer Tyler Orbison.

Gold

Gold

Percussion instructor Ike Jackson will join Gold’s design team for 2011. “Ike is an amazing instructor and designer who comes with an impressive competitive and professional resume,” said Executive Director Donald Flaherty.

Music City

Music City

One hundred and twenty-six musicians attended Music City’s rehearsal camp held Jan. 14-16 in Franklin, Tenn. Watch highlights from the camp in a new video posted on the DCI Fan Network.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest will host an informational meeting for parents and volunteers on Sunday, Feb. 13 in Diamond Bar, Calif. The meeting will take place as part of the corps’ weekend rehearsal camp.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment

Fourth-year color guard member Stephanie Black recaps Phantom Regiment’s color guard auditions in a blog post on the corps’ website.

Pioneer

Pioneer

Charlie Groh will join Pioneer’s staff in 2011 as visual caption head. Over many years Groh has served on the staffs of the Velvet Knights, Anaheim Kingsmen and Muchachos. He also is a co-founder of the Open Class’ Impulse.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara Vanguard

The Vanguard recently posted a video wrap-up of its December rehearsal camp on the DCI Fan Network.

Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets

Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets

The Vanguard Cadets’ 2011 production “Balance,” will feature original pieces of music by staff composers Key Poulan, Nate Bourg and Murray Gusseck.

Spartans

Spartans

You can check out a gallery of photos from the Spartans’ January rehearsal camp on the corps’ website.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta will have informational booths at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Annual Conference in Savannah (Jan. 27-29), as well as the WGI Atlanta Regional at Whitewater High School (Feb. 26).

Teal Sound

Teal Sound

Teal Sound recaps its January rehearsal camp in a new video posted on YouTube.

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