In This Edition:
• 7th Regiment reveals title of 2019 competitive production
• Troopers bond over first performance of corps’ theme song
• Madison Scouts director talks corps member experience
• And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment revealed the title of its 2019 competitive production, “Poetic,” which includes music ranging from Beethoven to Imogen Heap.
The Battalion
The Battalion has some open positions in its high brass section. Those interested are invited to attend the corps’ rehearsal weekend March 15-16 in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Blue Devils C
Blue Devils C will be marching in the Dublin, California St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 16.
Blue Knights
After a patch of severe weather hit Denver this week, Blue Knights’ rehearsal camp will be on for March 15-17 after conditions improved.
Blue Stars
Nominations are due April 1 for the Blue Stars Hall of Fame, Class of 2019.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats has openings for a merchandising coordinator, assistant food service manager, and certified athletic trainer.
Boston Crusaders
Spin the wheel to win free shipping or up to 50 percent off Boston Crusaders merchandise through St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.
The Cadets
Eighteen seasons of Cadets flags, uniforms, and gear is now available for sale at GuardCloset.com. Even if you aren’t in the market for such items, you may enjoy perusing almost two decades of distinctive Cadets looks.
Colt Cadets
A Colt Cadets rehearsal camp is being held March 15-17 at Jefferson Middle School in Dubuque, Iowa. Those interested in membership are invited to attend, as the corps has openings in all sections.
Crossmen
You can help Crossmen by donating to The Big Give SA, a March 28 event that assists local San Antonio nonprofits.
Genesis
Longtime Genesis board member Daniel Sanchez is the corps’ new board chairman, replacing corps founder and current CEO Chris Magonigal.
Gold
Gold is holding a brass experience audition camp March 16-17 in Murrieta, California. A limited number of positions are open for percussionists, and those wishing to audition for the brass line or color guard are invited to submit a video.
Impulse
Impulse has spots available in its high brass section. The corps’ next rehearsal is March 31 in Orange, California.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf is offering free video auditions to prospective members of its brass and color guard sections.
Legends
Video auditions are being accepted for a few tuba positions available in Legends’ 2019 corps.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars’ percussion section is still auditioning front ensemble percussionists and bass drum players. An audition camp will be held Sunday, March 17, in Maurice, Louisiana.
Madison Scouts
In a new video, Madison Scouts corps director David Lofy talks about the emphasis the corps places on member experience, development, and performance.
Music City
Music City will host a color guard audition camp and educational clinic March 15-17 in Franklin, Tennessee. Also being held at that time is a brass rehearsal camp.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment asks all to share its post about Aubrey Davis Puckett, a former corps member who has been missing for over a week. She was last seen in the Vancouver, Washington area.
Raiders
Brass players and percussionists are invited to sign up for Raiders’ Drum Corps in Maryland educational event on Sunday, March 24, to be held in Elkton, Maryland.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm’s brass audition camp is coming up March 30-31 in Farmington, Minnesota. It’s not too late to sign up to march the corps’ fifth season.
Santa Clara Vanguard
There are 65 different items including ticket passes and vacation packages up for bid in Santa Clara Vanguard’s online silent auction.
Seattle Cascades
Final Seattle Cascades color guard auditions will be held at the corps’ Bonney Lake, Washington rehearsal camp April 26-28. In the meantime, color guard performers are invited to meet the Seattle Cascades staff at the corps’ booth at the Las Vegas WGI event on March 23.
Shadow
Shadow is selling all 85 of its glittering rhinestone uniform tops, worn only last season.
Spartans
Spartans will be showing off the corps’ fully remodeled, smoke-free bingo hall on April 2.
Spirit of Atlanta
Registration is now open for Spirit U, Spirit of Atlanta’s educational camp series for students, band directors, parents, boosters, and anyone else who participates in marching band or drum corps programs. The event will be held June 20-22 at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia.
Troopers
Joining a proud tradition during the group's February rehearsal camp, members of the 2019 Troopers had the opportunity to join together to sing the corps' theme song for the very first time.
Watchmen
Watchmen has spots vailable in all sections for prospective members of the 2019 corps. The group's next rehearsals will be held April 20 and April 28 in Bloomington, California.