IN THIS EDITION:
- Regiment alum has a hand in NASA’s Mars 2020 mission
- Madison Scouts’ “spicy” 2021 show music
- Blue Knights appoints 2021 drum major team
- 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!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment is ready to embark on its first-ever virtual season with a rehearsal weekend scheduled for February 20-21.
The Academy
The Academy has some inspiration for those looking to audition for the corps in 2021.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils’ Virtual Audition Academy is now underway, but it’s not too late to sign up.
Blue Knights
Meet the drum majors who will be leading the Blue Knights through their 2021 season.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats has a special deal on Yamaha marimbas, now marked down 20 percent.
Boston Crusaders
Mark your calendars, Boston Crusaders has a show announcement and then some coming on March 17.
The Cadets
Cadets launched a new LinkedIn group for all alumni.
Carolina Crown
This week Carolina Crown is mourning the loss of color guard alum Alex James. “We were blessed to have Alex with us at Crown for a time. He inspired those who came after him, and we hope his family and friends will find comfort in his most beautiful performances,” the corps said in a post.
Carolina Gold
Registration is now open for those interested in joining Carolina Gold for the corps’ 2021 season.
The Cavaliers
Through February 20, save 20% on your order at The Cavaliers’ online store.
Colts
Colts and other Dubuque, Iowa arts organizations were recently featured by the local “Telegraph Herald” newspaper for their work over the last year in adopting formal statements and action plans in the area of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets hosted an introductory Zoom video conference on February 14, officially getting their 2021 season underway. “We had a great turnout, and there’s a lot of enthusiasm going around,” director Rich Waddington said. “You can tell people want to get back to making music together.”
Crossmen
Crossmen’s brass and percussion will be hosting virtual educational rehearsal camps February 27-28.
Genesis
With the state of Texas hit hard this week by winter storms, Genesis is raising awareness of donation needs in the corps’ Austin community.
Gold
Gold’s first audition experience camp is coming up on March 14, and registration is now open.
Guardians
Guardians currently has a spot open for a drum major on the corps’ conducting team.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave’s next virtual brass rehearsal camp will take place February 28.
Impulse
Impulse will host an Among Us game night on Saturday, February 20.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf highlights the work of corps alum Katie Liming who serves as the co-director of EcoGuardianes, a community environmental action group based in Costa Rica.
Madison Scouts
In the latest episode of Madison Scouts’ “Behind the Fleur” YouTube series, corps members got their first listen to some of the music that will be part of the corps’ 2021 production. “Spicy,” drum major Kameron Lannon said in reaction to the music.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest will host a meeting for front ensemble percussionists Sunday, February 21.
Phantom Regiment
Working for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Phantom Regiment alum Erin Castello has had a hand in the Mars 2020 mission that on Thursday landed the Perseverance rover on the surface of the Red Planet.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Marking Black History Month, three former drum majors sat down for a “candid conversation about diversity in drum corps, experiences they’ve confronted on tour, and the positive impact Vanguard has made in their lives.”
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta will host a virtual audition camp Saturday, February 20.
Troopers
Become a part of the historic Troopers story by signing up for the corps’ virtual rehearsal camp February 27.
