In This Edition:

• Mandarins posts year in review
• Watchmen appoints new brass caption head
• Madison Scouts names color guard staff
• And more!


The Academy

Here’s a taste of what went on at The Academy’s recent drum major educational clinic and audition camp.

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Blue Devils

Blue Devils corps director Pat Seidling talks about how the corps has outgrown its present food truck and why the organization needs to upgrade its food service operation.

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Blue Devils B

Blue Devils B auditions are set to take place December 15-16 in Concord, California.

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Blue Knights

As a fundraiser, the Ibanez acoustic electric guitar that was featured in Blue Knights’ 2018 production has been put up for auction.

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The Cadets

Director Scott Litzenberg talks about how the 2018 corps came together to move the ensemble forward to The Cadets’ 85th anniversary year of 2019.

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The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are searching for a new executive director after Chris Lugo stepped away from the post at the beginning of December to pursue other ventures.

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Crossmen

Crossmen is looking to supplement the corps’ summer tour team with a variety of positions, including food manager, nutrition consultant, tour assistant, athletic trainer, assistant merchandise manger, drivers, and more.

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Genesis

Genesis will continue auditions at its January rehearsal camp which has a new date of the 18th through the 20th.

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Guardians

Alex Blue V, who has instructed a number of drum corps, is the new program design coordinator for the Guardians.

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Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts highlighted the corps' roster of 2019 color guard staffers, led by caption manager Michael Turner.

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Mandarins

This eight-minute video relives the wonder of Mandarins’ historic 2018 season.

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Music City

Already getting 2019 underway, Music City posted this gallery from the corps' December audition camp.

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Oregon Crusaders

Oregon Crusaders recently added two new individuals to the organization's board of directors.

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Raiders

The 2019 Raiders color guard staff will be led by new caption head and designer Lindell Palmer.

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Santa Clara Vanguard

You can become one of Santa Clara Vanguard’s elves by volunteering to wrap gifts at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in California from now through December 24.

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Seattle Cascades

Materials for Seattle Cascades’ drum major auditions are now available for download. Auditions for the corps will continue December 14-16.

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Southwind

Due to a housing conflict, the Southwind audition camp originally scheduled for December 14-16 has been rescheduled to January 4-6.

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Troopers

Troopers have employment opportunities for a food services assistant, athletic trainer, and drivers.

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Vanguard Cadets

The Vanguard Cadets audition camp will be held December 14-16 in San Jose, California.

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Watchmen

Stephanie Rittenhouse, who served on Watchmen’s brass staff three of prior five seasons, is the corps’ new brass caption head for 2019.

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