IN THIS EDITION:
- Madison, Troopers announce '24 brass staff teams
- Spirit of Atlanta's guide to drum corps auditions for parents
- Skyliners appoint new corps director
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
7th Regiment
Woodwind players with interest in drum corps can attend 7th Regiment’s free experience days.
The Academy
Audition packets are now available for battery percussionists interested in joining The Academy in 2024.
The Battalion
Did you know? Read up on interesting facts about The Battalion’s membership demographics.
Blue Devils
“Passionate, well-rounded” content creators can now apply for Blue Devils’ 2024 media team.
Blue Devils C
Learn more about auditions and rehearsals — which begin in November — for Blue Devils C’s 2024 corps.
Blue Knights
Meet Blue Knights’ color guard leadership team for 2024, led by caption coordinator James Gabonay, caption head Mason Barnes and caption manager Meredith Owens.
Blue Stars
For those looking to learn more about joining the 2024 Blue Stars, the corps will host a virtual information session Monday, November 13.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats will host a rummage sale — featuring the likes of speakers, shelves, sewing machines and more — Saturday, November 4 in Canton, Ohio. All proceeds will benefit the corps.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders’ parent organization, Inspire Arts & Music, announced the promotion of Chris Holland to the position of CEO.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown percussion arrangers Mike Jackson and Kevin Shah will host a free audition and educational clinic November 11 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers announced Bobby Bonslater as the new director and program coordinator of its indoor winds ensemble, Chromium Winds.
Colts
Colts announced the addition of a single-day audition camp in Orlando, scheduled for December 2.
Columbians
The Tri Cities, Washington corps will host a trio of audition events in its home state, starting November 18 in Spokane.
Crossmen
Crossmen added a new audition camp opportunity for battery percussionists, slated for November 19 in Bellbrook, Ohio.
Guardians
Guardians announced the corps’ color guard staff for 2024, with auditions slated for November 25 in Tomball, Texas.
Heat Wave
Meet Katie and Paul Manrique, Heat Wave’s parent/volunteer coordinators for 2024.
Impulse
Impulse brass auditions, which are free and open to anyone interested, are scheduled for December 2 in San Jose.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf’s November experience opportunity is fast approaching, planned for November 17-19 in Delran, New Jersey.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts will have a group of 17 brass instructors to lead its horn line for the 2024 season, led by caption head Bo Sodders.r
Mandarins
Mandarins’ 2024 percussion team is set to be led by percussion caption head Taha Ahmed and front ensemble coordinator Emily Magee.
Music City
Music City invites interested performers to “be bold” and attend the corps’ December 8-10 audition in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is hosting a pair of educational workshops November 5, one for brass in Moreno Valley, California and one for color guard in Las Vegas.
Phantom Regiment
Deadlines for 2024 Phantom Regiment video auditions vary by section. Interested auditionees can learn more and submit their videos at the corps’ website.
River City Rhythm
Early giving is underway for River City Rhythm’s “Fund the Future: Instrument and Equipment Campaign.”
Santa Clara Vanguard
Several of Santa Clara Vanguard’s staff members helped Texas marching band programs achieve high honors at the UIL State Marching Band Contest.
Seattle Cascades
Interested performers can audition for the Seattle corps at its December 15-17 camp in Scappoose, Oregon.
Spartans
Spartans’ first audition opportunity is scheduled for November 18-19 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta posted a handy guide for parents, “Five tips to help your kids make the most of their drum corps audition.”
Troopers
The Casper, Wyoming corps introduced its brass staff for 2024, under the returning leadership of program coordinator and brass caption supervisor Tim Snyder.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Atlanta CV announced its visual education staff for 2024, led by caption head Lamont Hall.
Cincinnati Tradition
Meet Cincinnati Tradition’s team of caption heads for 2024 in percussion, brass color guard and visual.
Fusion Core
Read up on an array for frequently asked audition-related and DCI All-Age questions, courtesy of Fusion Core.
Govenaires
Govenaires’ 2024 design team will be let by artistic director Mike Hanzelka, brass arranger Ward Miller and more.
Hawthorne Caballeros
The Hawthorne, New Jersey corps announced several of its 2024 educational staff leaders, including percussion caption head Mark Monaghan.
Hurricanes
In a recently-posted video, find out what a day in the life of a Hurricanes corps member is all about.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow Regiment’s November audition camp is planned for November 18-19 in Doylestown, Ohio.
Skyliners
The New York all-age corps announced Joshua Delanuez as its newest director. “The Skyliners have been close to my heart ever since my rookie year,” Delanuez said. “And it is a privilege to have the opportunity to be in service to the membership going into this new era.”
White Sabers
Experience “Member Mondays” with White Sabers, a set of 40-minute Zoom meetings to discuss the corps’ 2024 season. The next sessions will take place November 6 and 13.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal has four satellite rehearsal camps scheduled in December and January, starting with its December 9 camp in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bluecoats Rhythm IN BLUE Canton, OH
Open to performers 18 and older, Rhythm IN BLUE is set to launch its virtual auditions for the 2024 season in mid November. After a successful 2023 tour schedule that offered only four weekend in-person rehearsals and eight performances, the SoundSport ensemble will add one more weekend in 2024 while keeping the same number of in-person days.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
Eclipse will host percussion, color guard and brass auditions November 18 in Greenfield, Indiana.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Get an inside look at Northern Lights’ offseason operations in this “ICYMI” video update.
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
Check out video footage from Youth Against Violence’s drum line performance at a recent event at the UW Health Sports Factory.
