IN THIS EDITION:
• Corps alums lead groups in virtual inaugural parade
• Unveiling Crossmen’s "Bones"
• The history and tradition of Vanguard’s red jackets
• And more!
#MarchOn
With the cancelation of the 2020 DCI Tour and 2021 serving as a "bridge" to Drum Corps International's 50th anniversary 2022 season, 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 Battalion
The Battalion's next educational Virtual BEX Clinic will take place Saturday, January 23.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils will reveal details about the corps' BDX2021 program on Friday, January 22 at 5 p.m. PT.
Blue Knights
The D’Evelyn Marching Band was selected to represent Colorado this week in the virtual inaugural parade of President Joe Biden. The group is led by Blue Knights alum Becky Pashke.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats unveiled a new anti-racism policy. “Among other things, this policy bans association and affiliation with white supremacy and hate groups, and bans hate symbols from our events and operations,” the corps said in a Facebook post.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders took a look back this week at the corps' 2013 march in the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington.
The Cadets
In honor of this week's inauguration of President Joe Biden, The Cadets looked back at the corps' participation in the 2009 inaugural parade
Carolina Gold
Registration is open for Carolina Gold's virtual auditions and other educational events.
The Cavaliers
Cavaliers alum Fernando Pullum who runs the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center Jazz Band will be featured in "The Sound of Us," a documentary presented by Yamaha Music USA.
Colts
The revamped Colts Mall, the official online store of the Colts, is now open for business.
Crossmen
From "Bones" to the "Unity hand clasp," learn more about some of the corps' most notable traditions in the latest episode of "CrossmenLive - The Series."
Gold
New merchandise, including face masks, is now available from Gold's online store.
Impulse
As a fundraiser benefiting the corps, All-American Brew Works in Anaheim has glass growlers featuring the Impulse logo.
Jersey Surf
Check out this first-person view from a rehearsal of Jersey Surf's 2019 production, "FantaSea."
Madison Scouts
There's just one month left until Madison Scouts' spring audition deadline.
Mandarins
Take 50 percent off Mandarins T-shirts while supplies last.
Music City
Puerto Rico Royalty, a winter guard founded by Music City alum Carlos Alicea, performed as part of this week's inaugural “Parade Across America.”
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest's audition deadlines have been extended.
Phantom Regiment
On Monday Phantom Regiment honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King set to the ballad of the corps' 2013 production, "Triumphant Journey."
Raiders
X-Stream is a new virtual-only ensemble from A+ Education and Performing Arts, the parent organization of the Raiders.
River City Rhythm
Time is running out to be a part of River City Rhythm's next "Distant Harmonies" virtual ensemble project which will feature the drum line cadence "Electric" by Michael McIntosh.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Learn about the tradition and history behind Vanguard's red jackets, a symbol of the corps' most dedicated volunteers.
Shadow
Shadow's next virtual masterclass "Move Like You Mean It: Dance Basics and Expression Through Movement for Marchers" will be presented Saturday, January 23, by the corps' visual caption head and movement specialist Anthony Khong.
Spartans
Did you know Spartans has been invited five times to perform in the Presidential Inaugural Parade? Check out this video of three of those years including 2005, 2001 and 1989.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta's next virtual audition camp will take place February 20.