7th Regiment
7th Regiment posted details about its open house for prospective corps members that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 in New London, Conn.
The Academy
The Academy announced the members of its show design staff who will be led this year by new program coordinator Michael Townsend.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils are already getting into the holiday spirit, offering free shipping on orders from the corps’ online store through Dec. 18.
Boston Crusaders
Heading into game six of the World Series, the Boston Crusaders showed support for their hometown Red Sox by posting a video of the corps’ encore performance of “Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys.
The Cadets
The Cadets welcome back DCI Hall of Fame member Marc Sylvester to the corps’ design staff. For its 2014 competitive production, the corps reports that it is considering pieces by Aaron Copland including “Lincoln Portrait.”
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown named Michael Townsend as color guard director and designer. “The dedicated involvement of Michael since 2003 has absolutely been the driving force behind the creative development of the program over the years,” Executive Director Jim Coates said.
Cascades
Kyle Thompson has been named brass supervisor for the Cascades. Nick Benson will return as the corps’ visual designer.
The Cavaliers
Travis Speice will return as color guard caption head for the Cavaliers’ 2014 summer season. “Speice is an exceptional educator and leader, and we’re confident he will continue raising the Cavaliers’ standards of excellence and performance,” Director Adolph DeGrauwe said.
Jersey Surf
Dr. Andrew Yozviak, the director of bands at West Chester University, is the newest addition to Jersey Surf’s staff. Yozviak will serve as the corps’ brass arranger, joining a team of returning show design staff members.
Legends
Local Kalamazoo public radio caught up with Legends on tour this past summer. The WMUK station aired the feature this week.
Mandarins
The Sacramento Kings Corps presented by the Mandarins performed the National Anthem on opening night of the NBA team’s season.
Oregon Crusaders
Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” Oregon Crusaders revealed the title of its 2014 competitive production, “Nevermore.”
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is working to raise $7,500 by Dec. 1 to finish off a two-year fundraising campaign that supported the purchase of 105 new instruments.
Raiders
Raiders announced the members of its 2014 administrative team who will be led by Executive Director Tom Maiello. “We have been successfully providing some of the best musical and performing arts education in the activity for nearly 25 years and this season will be another successful year,” Maiello said.
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets
Staff of the Vanguard Cadets will host a pre-audition educational workshop on Sunday, Dec. 8 for prospective and returning brass players who will audition for either the Vanguard or Vanguard Cadets this fall.
Spartans
Spartans are looking for your vote in one of the latest virtual DrumLine Battles on DrumLineBattle.com.
