Blue Devils
2012 World Championship photos of the Blue Devils are now available through Jolesch Photography.
Colt Cadets
A 2012 Colt Cadets snare drummer was hospitalized this week after suffering an apparent stroke while exercising. A request has been made that the Colts and the corps’ extended drum corps family send cards to the member’s home in Mississippi.
Glassmen
Register today for the Glassmen Golf Classic which will take place in Maumee, Ohio at the Brandywine Country Club on Sunday, Sept. 30. Sign up before Sept. 23 and save $25 on the registration fee.
Mandarins
The Mandarins Brass Academy, an educational program of the Mandarins, will get started on Sunday, Sept. 9. The ensemble is open to any brass players 13 to 21 years of age and takes place once a month through December.
Music City
Music City announced the title of its 2013 production, “Havana,” which will feature tunes from the soundtrack to the documentary film about Cuban music, “Buena Vista Social Club.” The corps will host auditions for prospective members Dec. 15-16.
Pacific Crest
Seth Murphy has been appointed co-caption head of the Pacific Crest brass section. “I’ve been involved with a number of groups in the performing arts world including the drum corps activity. I see a real opportunity for tremendous growth in the brass program as well as the entire performing ensemble at Pacific Crest,” Murphy said.
Phantom Regiment
After a busy summer season selling merchandise on the road, Phantom Regiment’s online store is once again online and active. Tour T-shirts and other 2012 items are currently available in limited supply.
Pioneer
Pioneer has announced its schedule of 2013 rehearsal camp dates. The corps will meet once a month from November through May.
Santa Clara Vangaurd
Santa Clara Vanguard announced its 2013 schedule of audition camps. The corps will get started with two camps in November first in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and then in San Jose, Calif.
Spartans
Spartans are entering themselves in the latest round of the Chase Community Giving campaign. The corps has the opportunity to win $250,000 but needs your help with a vote on Facebook which begins on Sept. 6.
Troopers
DCI Hall of Fame member Donnie VanDoren has been brought on board with the Troopers to serve as a program and staff consultant during the corps’ 2013 season. “Donnie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Troopers with his extensive background in the drum corps activity and other pageantry arts. I am looking forward to working with him and his team on the upcoming 2013 program,” Troopers Director Fred Morris said.
Vanguard Cadets
The Vanguard Cadets have set their educational clinic and audition weekend for the 2013 season Dec. 14-16 at Independence High School in San Jose, Calif.
