IN THIS EDITION:
• Troopers reveals new uniform look
• Boston Crusaders set sights on Ireland in 2022
• The history behind Vanguard’s green and red
• 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 Academy
Did you know? 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of The Academy.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils showed their support this week for the AAPI community.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights named Tracy Carter as the color guard caption head for the corps' 2021 season.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats confirmed their plans for 2021 which will culminate this August at Drum Corps International's three-day series of events in Indianapolis.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders celebrated St. Patrick's Day this year by announcing that they'll spend a week in Ireland next year to take part in the 2022 Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Cadets
The Cadets celebrated the life of former director Hugh Mahon, an inductee of both the Cadets and Drum Corps International Hall of Fame, who passed away this week at the age of 80.
Carolina Gold
Meet the members of Carolina Gold's brass and percussion staff.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are looking for an athletic trainer to join the corps for its 2021 season.
Colts
Colts threw things back this week to the corps' cymbal line performance at the 2013 DCI Individual & Ensemble competition.
Colt Cadets
Both Colt Cadets and Colts still have openings in all sections for those interested in joining the corps for their 2021 seasons.
Crossmen
Crossmen's next virtual rehearsal camp for brass musicians will take place March 27-28.
Genesis
Genesis recently hosted a hybrid in-person and virtual rehearsal camp for a portion of the corps' brass section.
Gold
Gold's latest T-shirt has an important message for all those living through the "age of Zoom."
Guardians
Guardians has one drum major position open for those interested in auditioning.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave will host a hybrid in-person and virtual rehearsal camp on Saturday, April 24.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf congratulated the band Snarky Puppy on their 2021 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In 2017 Surf performed Snarky Puppy's "Shofukan" and had the opportunity to play for and meet the members of the band.
Louisiana Stars
Led by caption head Meredith Owen, meet the members of Louisiana Stars' color guard instructional staff.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts still has several positions open for those interested in joining the corps for its 2021 season, including select positions in the brass, color guard and drum line.
Mandarins
In honor of Women's History Month, Mandarins featured Kim Wong, an alum who now works as a physical therapist and serves as the co-director of the corps' health and wellness team.
Music City
It's not too late to get involved and audition for a spot in the 2021 Music City.
Pacific Crest
In response to violence toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States, Pacific Crest reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment is in search of an athletic trainer to join the corps for its 2021 season.
Phenom
Phenom’s summer educational series aims to prepare students for the fall band season while serving as a “bridge” to the 2022 summer drum corps season.
Raiders
Join YouTube brass sensation Christopher Bill this Sunday on the Raiders' Instagram account to learn more about the corps' X-Stream program.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Ever wonder where Santa Clara Vanguard's traditional colors of green and red come from? The corps recently gave a brief history lesson on the origin.
Seattle Cascades
This week Seattle Cascades reaffirmed its condemnation of all forms of racism.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta will host its next virtual rehearsal camp on March 20.
Troopers
Troopers revealed a sketch of the Fruhauf-designed uniforms that the corps will wear for its 2021 season.