IN THIS EDITION:
- First-look at Spirit's "Neon Underground"
- In-depth looks at 2019 uniforms
- Final show reveals for Gold, Blue Knights
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment will host its annual Friends and Family Show on July 14 in East Lyme, Connecticut. The corps will be performing its 2019 production of “Poetic” before leaving on tour.
Blue Devils
Fred J. Miller Inc.’s Michael Cesario describes in detail the various costumes he created for Blue Devils’ 2019 “Ghostlight” show in a recent video feature..
Blue Devils B
At Blue Devils Family Day, brass players from the various Blue Devils ensembles gathered in one hone arc to blow down the stands.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights publicized the musical selections and theme of thei 2019 production, “…I Remember Everything.”
Blue Stars
Blue Stars’ “Call of the Wild” props are available for pick-up at the conclusion of the DCI season.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats will be returning to Newark, Ohio on July 30 to present an open rehearsal prior to leaving on the last leg of the corps’ 2019 tour.
Boston Crusaders
Review what happened at Boston Crusaders’ recent Concert in the Park in downtown Boston, where the various Inspire Arts & Music ensembles gathered to celebrate the performing arts.
The Cadets
Scott Litzenberg, director of The Cadets, offers a wrap-up of the corps’ first week of the competition season. He also invites local volunteers to come to corps sites to assist with a variety of activities, if even just for a day.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown urgently needs a CDL-licensed driver to immediately join the corps on tour to drive a large volunteer and staff support vehicle.
The Cavaliers
Fred J. Miller Inc.’s Michael Cesario unveils his concept for The Cavaliers’ “The Wrong Side of the Tracks” costuming.
Colts
Colts color guard caption head Carlos Escobar goes “Behind the Scenes” in this brief video about putting together the visual elements of “When Hell Freezes Over.”
Columbians
An immediate cymbal position is available with Columbians.
Crossmen
FJM’s Michael Cesario provides an intriguing in-depth analysis of his costume designs for Crossmen’s production of “Valkyrie.”
Genesis
Take a glimpse at Genesis preparing for Crossmen’s recent Marching Music Xtravaganza, where both corps premiered their shows.
Gold
This week, Gold released the title of its 2019 summer production.
Guardians
Guardians has immediate openings for trumpet, mellophone, color guard, tenor drum and synth spots. Prorated tuition plans are available. The corps is also searching for one additional tour manager.
Heat Wave
On July 4, Heat Wave is offering its Heat Wave Friends and Family Summer Premiere in Winter Haven, Florida, with a guest performance by the all-age IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps.
Impulse
Impulse recently unveiled new uniforms which, while updating the corps’ look, still prominently feature the corps’ iconic “zot.”
Incognito
Hear the latest from Incognito’s brass line in rehearsal.
Jersey Surf
During the evening of Saturday, June 29, Jersey Surf will present a free dress rehearsal of “FantaSea” in West Deptford, New Jersey. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable foodstuffs to be utilized during the corps’ summer tour.
Legends
On Sunday, June 30 in Grandville, Michigan, Legends will host its Friends and Family Showcase. Legends merchandise will be available during this free uniformed run-through of the corps’ “Song of the Siren” program.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars recent post describes how fans can sponsor a meal through the corps’ Feed-a-Star campaign.
Madison Scouts
Director’s Showcase International presents intriguing information about how Madison Scouts creates leaders through every facet of the corps’ membership.
Mandarins
Looking to improve on its breakthrough 2018 season, Mandarins announced the music repertoire for “subTerra.”
Music City
Music City recently released the bold new look of its 2019 “Of Mice and Music” costumes.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest’s community outreach efforts are being supported by a local politician who helped arrange funding of tickets and transportation for 75 high school band students attending Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, June 29.
Phantom Regiment
Bus driver Todd, who has worked with Phantom Regiment for 11 years, discusses what it’s like to be with the corps in between the tour’s bus trips.
Raiders
“Gateway to he Unknown” is the title of Raiders’ 2019 show, featuring original music by Key Poulan, Dan Bryan, and Travis Peterman.
Seattle Cascades
With a population of less than 900, residents of the town of La Conner, Washington are “quite thrilled” to have Seattle Cascades drop by for a couple weeks prior to leaving on its 8,000 mile tour. The corps will be offering a free community performance on July 2 prior to leaving town.
Shadow
Shadow has raised over $2,400 in scholarship fund for members from needy families who wish to experience the joy of being in a drum corps.
Southwind
Southwind’s free preview Show will be held Saturday, July 6 in Foley, Alabama. In addition, the corps is seeking Montgomery-area volunteers to help out at Drums Across the River Region on July 13. Interested parties should send the corps a message via Facebook.
Spirit of Atlanta
Enjoy this video of Spirit of Atlanta performing “Neon Underground” at its recent Concert in the Park in midtown Atlanta.
Troopers
Troopers has brass and color guard openings and encourages those interested in coming by and meetings the corps’ instructors.
Vanguard Cadets
The 2017 and 2018 Open Class World Champions unveiled their uniforms for 2019, which put a contemporary spin on the traditional SCV look.
Vessel
Vessel revealed its uniform look for 2019’s “Here, There, Everywhere.”
Watchmen
Watchmen posted several photos from the corps’ recent Preview and Family Day Weekend.
