IN THIS EDITION:
• Jersey Surf brings some positivity with "Self-Care Sundays"
• Vanguard color guard recaps highlights of 2020 virtual season
• Crossmen names interim operations/corps director
• And more!
#MarchOn
With the cancellation of the 2020 DCI Tour, DCI's performing ensembles are in need of your assistance. A donation of any amount to the organizations of your choice will go a long way to ensure that we will #MarchOn for the benefit of some of the best and brightest young adults across the globe!
The Academy
Check out this throwback to Academy's 10 bass drum percussion feature from the corps' 2012 production, "Left of Spring."
Blue Devils
BD Performing Arts, the parent organization of the Blue Devils, announced a new partnership this week with USBands. “We’re investing in the pageantry arts today by providing world class services for 2020 and looking ahead to an exciting future of growth and expansion for the activity,” BD Performing Arts CEO Shaun Gallant said.
Blue Knights
Former drum major Arlo Thompson shares this message about the importance of supporting the Blue Knights during this unprecedented time.
Bluecoats
Drum major Peyton Grunzke is teaching an online leadership course as part of the new Bluecoats School of the Arts.
Boston Crusaders
Here's how you can sponsor a golf cart as part of the upcoming Crusader Classic golf tournament.
The Cadets
Cadets alum Leonardo Capone is the newest soprano bugler with the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps.
Crossmen
Mike Hardiek has been named Crossmen's interim director of operations and corps director. “I am committed to providing the membership with a world-class experience that cannot be duplicated anywhere," said Hardiek who previously served as a Crossmen staff member from 2014-2016.
Gold
Check out the beautiful ballad section from Gold's 2019 "The Pursuit of Happiness" production.
Impulse
The latest Impulse watch party brought together a panel of former performers and staff members to talk about the corps' 2013 "The Crystal Celebration" production.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf percussion director Brad Schoener kicked off a new vlog series this week, "Self-Care Sunday," offering tips and tricks to care for your well-being.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts color guard caption head Chelsea Arenas talks about what you'll be able to learn as part of the fall semester of the corps' MadU online educational series.
Mandarins
This past week Mandarins wrapped up serving thousands of meals to personnel at the CAL FIRE AirTanker Base who are working to fight the California wildfires.
Pacific Crest
Follow along as Pacific Crest percussion staffer Matt Allen teaches a flam accent grid in this video.
Phantom Regiment
From brass to percussion to color guard, check out this warm-up footage of the 2018 Phantom Regiment during DCI World Championships Week in Indianapolis.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Members of Vanguard's color guard section have been hard at work all summer long. Check out this recap of everything they've been up to during their virtual rehearsals.
Seattle Cascades
Pearl/Adams Marching Percussion recently turned back the clock to the 2017 Seattle Cascades drum line in the lot during DCI World Championships Week in Indianapolis.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta's end of the season sale continues with 15 to 25 percent off items in the corps' online store.
Troopers
A number of Troopers alums are featured in this impressive color guard video by the Denver-based Oracle Performance Ensemble.
Vessel
Vessel congratulated former member Colton Simmons for his fourth-place finish in the percussion keyboard category at the virtual 2020 DCI Performers Showcase.