In This Edition:
• Checking in on Genesis' off-season progress
• Music City standing strong through Nashville tornadoes
• Introducing 2020 drum majors for The Academy, Columbians and Mandarins
• And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment has openings for trumpet, baritone, tuba, marimba, vibraphone, synth, conductor, and color guard. The corps’ next rehearsal camp is March 27-29 in New London, Connecticut. Video auditions are due by March 20.
The Academy
See who are the four drum majors who will be leading The Academy on the field this summer, plus the other members of the corps’ leadership council.
The Battalion
The Battalion will be holding a brass-only rehearsal camp March 15-16 in Utah. Here’s how you can volunteer for that weekend, the April 19-20 and May 17-18 rehearsal camps in addition to the corps' spring training, and the summer tour.
Blue Devils
Showing the corps’ appreciation for those outside the organization who contribute to the success of rehearsal camps and other functions, Blue Devils always makes a point to invite various members on the staff of Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California to enjoy meals from Devils Food, the corps’ food truck.
Blue Devils B
Blue Devils B is open to California youth ages 14-19. The corps will be holding a brass-only rehearsal camp March 21-22 at Foothills High School in Pleasanton, California.
Blue Devils C
Openings remain available in all Blue Devils C sections. Membership is open to ages 8-14 and no experience is required. The corps will be meeting Monday night, March 9, at El Dorado Middle School in Concord, California, and again on Thursday, March 12 in preparation for marching in the Saturday, March 14 St. Patrick’s Parade in Dublin, California.
Blue Knights
Tommy Keenum has been responsible for Blue Knights’ unique visual identity through costume/uniform design and has also provided the corps with inspirational leadership. His home was significantly damaged during this week’s Tennessee tornado outbreak. The corps is asking fans to consider contributing to a GoFundMe campaign to help Tommy in this time of need.
Blue Stars
Learn about the various volunteer positions available with Blue Stars.
Bluecoats
Would you like to work with a top DCI drum corps but have limited experience? Bluecoats has a number of internships available for the coming season, including those for costuming, stage management, development, tour operations, and foodservice. In addition, various drivers and an assistant foodservice manager position are also available.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders is hiring media team members, tour assistant interns, and audio engineers.
The Cadets
The Cadets has openings in all brass sections and color guard for the upcoming season. A brass audition and rehearsal camp will be held the weekend of March 13 in Salem, New Jersey, and final auditions for color guard will be held the weekend of April 24 in the same location.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown is looking to add a couple individuals to help the corps manage and maintain the corps’ props for the upcoming season.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers is seeking a director of development to help the organization increase its resources and expand its impact in its home region.
Colts
Contact Colts to learn of possible openings for the 2020 season.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets is holding a rehearsal Sunday, March 8, at Table Mound Elementary School in Dubuque, Iowa. The rehearsal is free to attend and junior high and high school students do not need any experience to join.
Columbians
Meet the five drum majors who will lead the Columbians during the corps' 2020 season.
Crossmen
Crossmen posted 72 photos from its recent San Antonio, Texas callback audition camp.
Genesis
Genesis’ new director of education Charles Aquillon discusses what’s been going on behind-the-scenes with the corps this winter.
Gold
Gold’s Brass Experience #3 camp will be held March 21-22 at Northview High School in Covina, California, and brass players still looking for a summer home are invited to attend. Video auditions will be accepted for brass and color guard members, but may require an in-person callback.
Golden Empire
Here’s a quick recap of Golden Empire’s recent brass rehearsal camp. There are still a few spots open in the corps’ trumpet and baritone sections.
Guardians
Guardians is hosting a brass-only rehearsal camp the weekend of March 27-29. Contact the corps to learn of any openings in the section.
Heat Wave
See how to register for Heat Wave’s March 14 and April 25 brass rehearsal camps in Kissimmee, Florida. Video auditions may also be submitted.
Impulse
Impulse has a need for food service and medical staff as well as drivers with a Class A or Class C license.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf’s next rehearsal weekend for brass and percussion will be held March 13-15 at Camden County Technical School in Sicklerville, New Jersey. Contact the corps to learn of section openings for the coming summer.
Legends
Legends final color guard auditions will be held April 24 at Lakeview Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Les Stentors
Lobster lovers are encouraged to attend the 38th edition of Les Stentors’ all-you-can-eat dinner at the Sherbrooke Fair Centre on Wednesday, May 20.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars is holding a brass audition and rehearsal camp March 20-22 at DeRidder High School in DeRidder, Louisiana. New auditionees are required to register and pay a $25 camp fee. Contact the corps to learn of any brass line openings.
Madison Scouts
The next Madison Scouts brass-only rehearsal camp is March 27-29 at Whinall Middle School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check with the corps to learn of any openings.
Mandarins
Meet the newly-appointed Mandarins drum majors.
Music City
Music City wishes all to know that there were no damages to its home office from the devastating Nashville, Tennessee tornado earlier this week.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is always willing to hear from prospective volunteers for rehearsal camps. Needs include food service, airport transportation, health team, uniform fittings, and general assistance.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment recently held its first “PR Social” in Austin, Texas, attended by new corps executive director Stan Mauldin, new visual designer Jeremy Hunt, and area alumni and friends. More such socials are planned around the country.
Raiders
Raiders brass and percussion will next meet March 20-22 at Salem High School in Salem, New Jersey. Color guard auditions will be held at the April 24-26 rehearsal camp for the full corps in the Philadelphia area.
River City Rhythm
Once River City Rhythm’s rehearsal camp March 6-8 is over in Minnestrista, Minnesota, the corps will be looking forward to its next rehearsal camp April 24-26 in Waseca, Minnesota. Contact the corps to learn of any openings.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Responding to a coronavirus outbreak in Santa Clara County, California, all March events, including Santa Clara Vanguard rehearsal camps and the previously scheduled Vanguard Birthday Brunch on March 28 have been cancelled. “This decision was not made lightly, but we must act with an abundance of caution in order to safeguard the health and well-being of our students and staff,” said Vanguard Music and Performing Arts executive director Brett Bernardini.
Seattle Cascades
The Seattle Cascades brass-only rehearsal camp for March 20-22 has been cancelled in order to be proactive and act with caution regarding the coronavirus. According to corps director Brian Smith, “As the level of events continues to grow here in the Pacific Northwest surrounding the COVID-19 virus, it is important to be proactive and act with caution as health and safety are of the utmost importance.”
Shadow
Shadow still has brass and color guard spots available for the 2020 season via video audition, as well as one drum major position and a couple percussion spots. Membership is open to those currently between grades 8 and 12.
Southwind
Southwind’s next color guard rehearsal will be the weekend of April 24-26. Interested members are invited to register now.
Spartans
Spartans has an open position for an electric guitarist to star in its upcoming summer production.
Spirit of Atlanta
The evening of Wednesday, June 10 will feature Spirit of Atlanta in Forward March!, a free on-stage performance by the corps and special friends at the Woodruff Arts Center Symphony Hall in downtown Atlanta.
Troopers
In response to ongoing coronavirus concerns across the country, Troopers has canceled its March 13-15 brass and percussion rehearsal camp that was scheduled to take place in Mesquite, Texas. “We take the concerns of our drum corps community very seriously, and will at all times take appropriate steps to keep everyone in our organization, and their families safe,” said corps director Kristy Jackson.
Vanguard Cadets
As part of Vanguard Music and Performing Arts, the Vanguard Cadets rehearsal camp previously scheduled the weekend of March 27-29 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in the corps’ home of Santa Clara County. The next scheduled rehearsal camp is April 24-26.
Vessel
If you’re a brass player who can’t make Vessel’s March 8 rehearsal and audition at Colony High School in Ontario, California, the corps will be holding additional such events on March 22, and four weekends in April.
Watchmen
Watchmen has openings in the corps' brass line and front ensemble. The final callback audition for these positions is March 15.