In This Edition …
• Battalion reveals theme of 2018 production
• Music City leader gives back to the Nashville community
• Cadets drum majors talk about drum corps experiences
• Plus much more!
The Battalion
The Battalion revealed the title of the corps’ 2018 production, “Seeing Red.” The corps gives a glimpse into the theme in this promo video.
Blue Devils
BD Performing Arts (BDPA) has announced a new partnership with the Western Band Association. The organization, which manages around 20 events and serves 110 bands in the western United States, will now be managed by BDPA.
Blue Knights
If you would like to see the United States this summer from the driver’s seat of a big rig, Blue Knights is looking to hire a semi-truck driver who appreciates a predictable schedule.
Bluecoats
March 12 is the deadline to apply for a number of 2018 Bluecoats summer intern positions.
Boston Crusaders
Check out what happened at Boston Crusaders’ February rehearsal camp in Florida this past weekend.
The Cadets
This week in a live Facebook video, director George Hopkins interviewed The Cadets’ 2018 drum majors.
Carolina Crown
If you are wondering what Carolina Crown’s 2018 brass line sounds like so far, you’ll want to watch this video from the corps’ February rehearsal camp.
Columbians
Columbians’ executive director Tom Zarate has been chosen as the Washington Music Educators Association Friend of Music for the Columbian Basin Region.
Guardians
Guardians is looking for six to eight vocalists to join the corps for its 2018 season.
Impulse
Impulse will be hosting a free audition camp on March 4 for those interested in joining the corps’ 2018 horn line or color guard.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars announced the four members who will serve as the corps’ 2018 drum majors.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts’ Mad Dash 5K to support health and wellness in the marching arts will be held in four cities. Registration is now open for the April 21 event in the Tampa Bay area.
Music City
Kent Baker, the new executive director of Music City, is giving back to the Nashville community by volunteering as a teacher at a music school for youth from low-income families.
Oregon Crusaders
Oregon Crusaders has open positions for interns in photography, videography, and social media.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest will be holding a one-day color guard audition camp on May 5 in South Carolina.
Phantom Regiment
Nominations for the Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame Class of 2018 are due by February 28.
Pioneer
Pioneer’s next rehearsal camp is March 9-11, just days before the corps marches in the famed Chicago South Side Irish Parade.
River City Rhythm
Brass players are invited to River City Rhythm’s rehearsal camps February 24-25 and March 17-18. Those who live out-of-state may submit video auditions.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Attendees of Santa Clara Vanguard’s Birthday Brunch event on March 17 will hear sneak previews of the corps’ not-yet-announced 2018 production, as well as witness the induction of the newest members of the Vanguard Hall of Fame.
Seattle Cascades
Meet Jennifer Swartz, Seattle Cascades’ newest staff member, as she explains the corps’ physical fitness program that is designed to keep members healthy during rehearsals and on tour.
Troopers
Troopers revealed its roster of 2018 brass staff. The team will be led by caption head Anthony Cruddas.