In This Edition:
• Blue Knights member is a “Mental Samurai”
• Latest show reveals from World and Open Class corps
• Louisiana Stars name 2019 drill designer
• And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment is seeking candidates for lead cook, semi driver, and a variety of internships.
The Academy
See what The Academy members were up to during the corps' April rehearsal camp in Arizona.
The Battalion
The Battalion has entered into a new partnership with Ultimate Drill Book for the 2019 season, providing members with individually custom printed dot books.
Blue Devils B
Blue Devils B’s 2019 production “Re:Calling” will take viewers through a timeline of technical advances in telecommunications.
Blue Devils C
Blue Devils C's 2019 production “California Dreaming” will feature some of the most iconic songs about the corps’ home state.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights euphonium player Hannah Cussen recently competed on the Fox game show, “Mental Samurai,” hosted by Rob Lowe.
Blue Stars
Tickets are available for Blue Stars’ Family Day and the 2019 Hall of Fame celebration on June 15.
Bluecoats
Did you know that you can join the Bluecoats in rehearsing and performing with the 2019 corps on the field during the August 1 Pro Football Hall of Fame game between the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos?
Boston Crusaders
All tax-deductible donations to the 1940 Club support the marching members of Boston Crusaders through tuition scholarships. More than two dozen scholarships were awarded last year.
The Cadets
This week The Cadets announced the title of the corps’ 2019 production, “Behold." According to program coordinator Darcie Aungst, “The design team wanted to honor the remarkable story of resilience, strength, unity, and healing for The Cadets and for all women in our activity and our country, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of women in The Cadets in 2019.”
Carolina Crown
CrownGOLF, a major fundraiser for Carolina Crown and community arts programs, is coming up on June 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers and the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center will both be participating in an evening of music at the newly refurbished John Anson Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles on June 25.
Colts
Have one last look at Colts’ kitchen trailer, which has served the corps for 18 seasons. The corps will welcome a new trailer in just a few weeks.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets is joining its parent corps in utilizing Ultimate Drill Book to teach new and revised drill movements. “I think Ultimate Drill Book will be a game changer for the Colt Cadets this year,” ccorps director Andrew Eaton said.
Columbians
Saturday, May 11, is the date of the Columbians’ Brass and Brew fundraiser at the Pasco, Washington TRAC Center.
Crossmen
Enjoy performances by Crossmen, Genesis, Bayou City Blues, and the San Antonio Chamber Winds at Crossmen’s Marching Music Extravaganza in San Antonio on June 15.
Encorps
Jamey Robertson, a former member of Carolina Crown, is Encorps’ 2019 snare drum technician.
Genesis
Marking the corps' 10th anniversary season, Genesis reaffirmed its partnership with Ultimate Drill Book.
Gold
You may submit a video audition for brass and color guard openings if you’re unable to attend Gold’s rehearsals Saturday, May 9 in Murrieta, California.
Guardians
“Unpeeled” is the title of Guardians’ 2019 production, including music by Karl Jenkins, Irving Berlin, Justin Timberlake, The Beatles, and Jacques Brel.
Heat Wave
Check out the Heat Wave internship opportunities that are still available for the summer.
Impulse
Impulse is holding a rehearsal camp in Orange, California on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend, May 11-12.
Incognito
If you don’t already play a brass instrument but are interested in marching in a drum corps brass section, you need to check out this woodwind player who picked up a mellophone an hour earlier at a recent Incognito rehearsal.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf’s May rehearsal weekend till take place May 10-12 at Camden County Technical School in Sicklerville, New Jersey.
Legends
Legends has one open euphonium position for the coming season, to be filled by video audition.
Louisiana Stars
Pat Miller, who has written visual programs for a variety of DCI drum corps, is the 2019 drill writer for Louisiana Stars.
Madison Scouts
This video will give you a glimpse into Madison Scouts’ 2019 “Majestic” production.
Mandarins
“Subterra” is the title of Mandarins’ 2019 competitive production. Read what creative director Mario Ramirez says about the intriguing theme.
Music City
Music City has a few staff and intern positions still available for the upcoming season, including jobs for an athletic trainer, tour health assistant, tour assistant, merchandise sales intern, and media team members.
Pacific Crest
The Behind the Scenes with Pacific Crest event will be held the evening of May 26 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment will host a get-together for alumni at Butler University in Indianapolis the evening of May 16.
Raiders
Raiders will hold its final color guard auditions May 17-19, with video audition opportunities available until May 17.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm has limited openings in its horn line and color guard. Video auditions are available for those who can’t attend the May 24-27 rehearsal camp.
Santa Clara Vanguard
With spring training on the horizon, take a look back at what Santa Clara Vanguard was up to during the corps' April rehearsal camp.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades’ next rehearsal camp will be held May 10-12 in Bonney Lake, Washington. The corps has only a few open trumpet spots.
Shadow
Shadow has a few open brass and color guard spots open with the 2019 corps.
Southwind
Southwind has immediate openings for brass players, color guard members, and percussion positions on drum set, rack, and synthesizer. The corps’ next rehearsal camp is May 24-26 in Robertsdale, Alabama.
Spartans
Spartans has an immediate opening for a trumpet player in its 2019 show.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta has open positions for a merchandising store manager and a merchandising assistant manager, in addition to needing SDL tractor-trailer drivers.
Troopers
Troopers needs one CDL food truck driver and one non-CDL box truck driver to work with the corps during its 2019 summer tour.
Vanguard Cadets
Only nine VIP tickets are left for the Pacific Procession event at Santa Clara HS, featuring Vanguard Cadets, Santa Clara Vanguard, and the Santa Clara Big Band.
Vessel
Here’s how to follow Vessel on four different social media pages.
Watchmen
Watchmen has openings its brass and color guard sections, plus one front ensemble and three battery percussion openings. The corps will hold a rehearsal and audition camp May 18-19 in Bloomington, California.