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7th Regiment

7th Regiment

7th Regiment has openings for one tuba, one mellophone, four color guard and one to two front ensemble members. The corps will next rehearse May 24-26 in New London, Conn.

The Academy

The Academy

The Academy is seeking volunteers to assist the corps on its 2013 summer tour. View a list of available positions on the corps’ website.

Blue Devils

Blue Devils

A contingent of 14 Blue Devils drummers will be in Lithuania through May 12 to perform and present educational clinics as special guests of Artspark and the Lithuanian Brass Band Association. The trip has been made in support of the Blue Devils organization’s “One Music One World” initiative. “Just this year alone we have been able to send ensembles and teachers to South Africa, Taiwan, Guatemala and Brazil,” Executive Director David Gibbs said.

Blue Knights

Blue Knights

The Blue Knights posted a video with highlights of their recent rehearsal camp in April. Check it out on the corps’ YouTube channel.

Bluecoats

Bluecoats

Registration is open for the Bluecoats’ “Blue Way” educational summer camp for brass, snare and tenor drummers, color guard and drum majors. The camp will take place June 1-2 at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Save $50 by registering before May 30.

Boston Crusaders

Boston Crusaders

This past weekend, the Boston Crusaders hosted their first annual Alumni and Friends Kickball Tournament. More than 30 alumni spanning 73 years of Crusaders history were in attendance.

The Cadets

The Cadets

As a reward for passing 300 donors to the Maroon and Gold fundraising campaign, the Cadets posted an artist sketch of the color guard costumes that will be worn during the corps’ 2013 production, “Side By Side.”

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown kicked off the 2013 edition of its Crown Jewels fundraising drive. Watch a video explaining the campaign on the corps’ website.

Cascades

Cascades

Cascades will host a wine tasting fundraiser this Saturday, May 11, at Apex at Alder Ridge in Woodinville, Wash.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers will host their Family Day BBQ on Sunday, May 26, in Lisle, Ill. The event will include dinner and a preview performance of the corps’ 2013 production.

Colts

Colts

Colts are participating in a contest for nonprofits hosted by a local Dubuque, Iowa jeweler. Through voting on Facebook, you can help the corps win a ring that will then be auctioned off as a fundraiser for the organization.

Gold

Gold

Gold has several spots available in its brass section for the 2013 summer season. The corps is in most need of trumpets and low brass players and will rehearse May 18-19, in Bellflower, Calif.

Impulse

Impulse

Impulse is in need of baritone, mellophone and color guard members to join the corps. The corps will next rehearse Sunday, May 19, in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Jersey Surf

Jersey Surf

Jersey Surf will co-sponsor a Long Beach Island area benefit this weekend that will raise fund to support those affected by Superstorm Sandy in November.

Jersey Surf

Legends

Legends has openings for one tuba player, two cymbal players and two color guard members. If interested in joining, the corps will next rehearse May 24-26, in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts are recruiting kitchen crew volunteers to help with food service during the corps’ spring training May 24 to June 20.

Music City

Music City

Music City is in need of a tuba player to fill out its 2013 brass section. Color guard applications also are still being accepted.

Oregon Crusaders

Oregon Crusaders

Check out a new video highlighting the Oregon Crusaders color guard on the corps’ YouTube channel.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest

Celebrate Pacific Crest’s 20th anniversary at a dinner and casino night fundraiser on Friday, May 24, in Diamond Bar, Calif. RSVPs are requested by May 15.

Spartans

Spartans

The Spartans have several openings in their brass section. Students should e-mail the corps to express interest.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta

Help kick off Spirit of Atlanta’s 2013 summer tour at the corps’ Memorial Day picnic on Sunday, May 26, in Gainesville, Ga.

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