IN THIS EDITION:
- Behind the scenes with the Colts percussion section
- Cavaliers to perform at world's largest band and orchestra conference
- Open Class corps debut new looks
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment released its new look for 2019, which combines the corps’ “traditions with a modern flair.”
The Academy
The Marching Roundtable recently interviewed Lisa Tatum, brass caption head for The Academy.
The Battalion
The Battalion joins the large number of corps with a new uniform design for 2019.
Blue Devils
Numerous Blue Devils instructors explain each of the elements of Blue Devils’ paranormally-inspired 2019 show, “Ghostlight,” in a recent video.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights shared video of its drum line warming up outside the Rose Bowl on June 29.
Blue Stars
This comprehensive montage of photographs provides dozens of close-up looks at Blue Stars’ “Call of the Wild” costuming.
Bluecoats
One of Bluecoats’ color guard sergeants talks about what she most enjoys about Bluecoats’ 2019 production, “The Bluecoats,” focusing on the show’s “concert vibe” that allows audiences to connect with the corps.
The Cadets
In addition to recapping The Cadets’ first week on tour, director Scott Litzenberg talks about the various events planned for October’s upcoming “Cadet Homecoming,” celebrating the corps’ 85th anniversary.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown is taking part in a recent outreach initiative to “distribute shoes, socks, books, and a message of hope to children in Mecklenburg County.”
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers’ brass line will be performing at The Midwest Clinic, in Chicago this coming December, the world’s largest international band and orchestra conference.
Colts
Colts’ percussion caption head and battery arranger Benjamin Pyles takes fans behind-the-scenes of a rehearsal with the corps’ percussion section.
Columbians
Columbians needs volunteer chaperones, food staff, and drivers for tour.
Crossmen
Crossmen invites the public to come to the corps’ banquet to be held on Sunday, August 4 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which is the same weekend of the DCI Eastern Classic.
Gold
In a recent video, Gold’s drum line is seen warming up outside Pasadena, California’s storied Rose Bowl Stadium.
Golden Empire
Golden Empire offers a look at its uniforms for the corps’ 2019 “Icarus” production.
Guardians
Guardians is searching for one last driving position for its 20-foot kitchen trailer. This is a paid position.
Jersey Surf
Now a 15-year-old initiative, Jersey Surf’s “Sponsor-a-Meal or a Mile” program has since become a standard part of drum corps fundraising for most corps participating in DCI touring. The corps offers information on how fans can get involved.
Legends
Legends’ newly wrapped equipment trailer is now in service thanks to a donor campaign that is at about 20 percent of its goal. Contributions are still being accepted.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars needs volunteer drivers for July 7-15 and July 25 through the end of the season. A CDL license is not required.
Madison Scouts
Forward Performing Arts, the parent organization of Madison Scouts, welcomes Michael Gavin as its new Board Chair. Gavin has an extensive background in the aerospace and airline industry and marched in the Scouts in the mid-1970s.
Mandarins
California’s Elk Grove Citizen newspaper gave a shout-out to Mandarins and the corps’ music education outreach program.
Music City
Episode 5 of Music City’s ongoing video series, “On the Road Again” offers an inside look at the daily grind of drum corps.
Pacific Crest
We all love a feel good story of corps helping corps. When Mandarins was unable to get into the showers at their Lake Elsinore, California housing site, Pacific Crest alumus Craig Hilbun personally got ahold of the town’s mayor and saved the day for his California brethren.
Phantom Regiment
During Phantom Regiment’s recent “Phamily Night,” blogger Beavan finally got a chance to play “Ships and Sailors” and all is now right with the world.
Santa Clara Vanguard
If you’re 21 or older and have wanted to travel with a DCI drum corps, Santa Clara Vanguard needs volunteer prop crew members to join them on tour. Meals, housing, and travel is included.
Seattle Cascades
Tuition assistance is available for anyone who can fill in immediate color guard openings in Seattle Cascades. Also available are positions for three trumpets, two mellophones, two baritones, and two tubas.
Shadow
Shadow has an immediate mellophone opening with half-price dues. Membership is open to just-graduated high school seniors or younger.
Southwind
Southwind will present its 2019 Preview Show on Saturday, July 6, in Foley, Alabama. Admission is free, but donations will be graciously accepted.
Spartans
Spartans has a need for a medical professional to travel with the corps from July 16 through the end of the season.
Spirit of Atlanta
Georgia Tech is proud of the Spirit of Atlanta staff members and marchers associated with the school.
