The Academy
Blue Devils
In June, a team of five Blue Devils staff members will travel to Mexico City to present a two-day educational clinic to students. The trip is sponsored by Heroes, Mexico’s only drum and bugle corps.
Blue Knights
Check out a 30-second clip of music from the Blue Knights’ 2014 production, recorded at the corps’ recent March rehearsal camp.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders gave fans a sneak peek at new uniforms that the corps will debut during the summer of 2014.
The Cadets
The Cadets are recruiting volunteers to assist the corps during its 2014 summer tour. View a list of positions and dates volunteers are needed on the corps’ website.
Cascades
Lewis Norfleet has been named the new executive director of the Cascades. Norfleet has worked with the corps since 2000 in various capacities as an instructor and as a designer.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers will have a booth at the upcoming WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships over the next two weeks in Dayton, Ohio, and could use your help as a volunteer.
City Sound
City Sound will make its first public performance of the year Saturday, March 29, in a join concert with the Long Beach Community Band in San Pedro, Calif.
Colts
Former Colts executive director Greg Orwoll will be honored today with a lifetime achievement award from the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society.
Mandarins
Mandarins announced the title of the corps’ 2014 competitive production, “”UnbreakABLE: The Human Spirit is Limitless.” “The idea of ‘UnbreakABLE’ comes from the questions, ‘What on this earth is unbreakable? What is unwavering?’ And the unanimous answer is, ‘The human spirit,’ Mandarins Music Coordinator Tony Nunez said.
Oregon Crusaders
Oregon Crusaders revealed a look at new uniforms that the corps will wear during its 2014 summer tour. The corps posted on Facebook: “You’ll notice that we plan to sport two stylish waist cape-ettes, with the jacket bearing the Oregon Crusaders’ iconic compass rose emblem.”
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is offering a 20 percent discount on tickets to its 2014 Corps at the Crest San Diego event if purchased before April 1.
Santa Clara Vanguard
The latest episode of “SCV Backstage” covers the March 15 Vanguard Birthday Dinner, including speeches from the organization’s newest class of Hall of Fame members.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta’s 2014 production will be called “Magnolia.” The corps posted on its website: “In true Spirit fashion, the program encompasses an exciting and vibrant southern jazz style, harnessing the soulful voices of this lush region of the United States.”
