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10-16-2026
07:30

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

Phantom Regiment heading to California in 2027
Gold introduces 2027 design staff
Meet The Cavaliers’ new education director
DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
And more!

7th Regiment

7th Regiment announced its percussion educational leadership for 2027.

Blue Devils

Blue Devils is hosting audition camps in Dallas and Austin on October 18.

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown shared a list of its audition locations and dates.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers announced that Levi Chavis, a corps alum, will step in as education director. “His extensive background as an educator, clinician, program coordinator, and adjudicator makes him uniquely suited to guide our educational vision and execution into the future,” corps director Daniel Belcher said.

Crossmen

Crossmen announced a preliminary list of audition camps, with more to be added.

Eclipse

Eclipse is hiring for a wide variety of staff positions.

Gold

Gold introduced the members of the corps’ 2027 design team.

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts’ audition packets are now available.

Mandarins

Sign-ups are now open for Mandarins’ audition camps.

Music City

Music City will host an audition camp in the Houston area on Saturday, November 21.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest shared the attendance numbers for the 2026 edition of Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment announced that the corps will return to the West Coast as part of its 2027 summer tour.

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm’s 2027 audition packets are now available.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Vanguard acknowledged the passing of beloved supporter, Christina Mavroudis.

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades shared a look at its financial commitments for the 2027 season.

DCI All-Age Updates

Bushwackers

Bushwackers announced the members of the corps’ 2027 color guard staff.

Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are seeing an additional front ensemble staff member for 2027.

Reading Buccaneers

Reading Buccaneers announced its color guard staff for the 2027 season.

Rogues Hollow Regiment

Rogues Hollow Regiment’s audition packets and camp registration are now live.

SoundSport Updates

Carolina Gold – Winston-Salem, NC

Carolina Gold is now recruiting members for its 2027 season.

Guardians – McKinney, TX

Guardians announced Damien Waites as its color guard caption head.

Sky Ryders – Hutchinson, KS

Sky Ryders announced its 2027 instructional leadership team.

The ConneXion – South Milwaukee, WI

Prospective members can fill out The ConneXion’s interest form today.