IN THIS EDITION:
- Crossmen introduces 2021 drum major team
- Bluecoats CEO named to Stark County, Ohio’s 20 under 40
- Meet the members of Blue Devils’ ’21-’22 battery percussion staff
- 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
April 17 is the last day to register for 7th Regiment’s 2021 virtual drum corps.
The Academy
The Academy’s April audition incentive will waive the $75 registration fee.
The Battalion
The Battalion will continue auditions and start working on music for the summer during the corps’ virtual rehearsal camp on April 24.
Blue Devils
Meet the members of Blue Devils’ 2021-2022 battery percussion staff.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights’ new BKX Direct audition experience is “no frills, no fuss, and is designed for auditionees who want to get their foot in the door at the most affordable level.”
Bluecoats
Bluecoats CEO Mike Scott has been named to Stark County, Ohio’s 2021 list of 20 leaders under 40 years of age.
Boston Crusaders
The Boston Crusaders are headed to Ireland in March of 2022. Here’s how you can get in on the trip.
The Cadets
The Cadets will host a special Facebook livestream on Wednesday, April 21, featuring a lineup of notable designers, staff and alumni as guest presenters.
Carolina Crown
You can follow Carolina Crown’s color guard on a dedicated Facebook page.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers have one baritone and one tuba spot open in the low brass section of the corps’ 2021 horn line.
Colts
These are the spots still open to prospective members interested in joining the 2021 Colts.
Crossmen
In several Facebook posts, Crossmen introduced fans to the members of the corps’ 2021 drum major team.
Genesis
Registration is now open for Genesis’ Fenix Fur Friends Virtual 5k.
Gold
Registration is open for Gold’s educational audition event on April 17.
Guardians
Guardians reduced its participation fees by up to $475 for those interested in joining the corps for its 2021 season.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave has an upcoming audition event on April 24 in Orlando.
Impulse
The Impulse Xperience will get underway April 25 and May 16 in Irvine, California.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf gave a nod to the the yellow jacket-clad Bridgemen on National Banana Day.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars is less than two weeks away from the April Stars Academy Camp.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts has a search open for several staff positions including sound engineer, battery percussion and visual staff.
Mandarins
Members of the Mandarins’ brass staff created a virtual performance of “The Sound of Silence,” a throwback to the corps’ 2017 production.
Music City
Music City revealed plans to offer an in-person rehearsal camp over Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-31.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest will host an in-person rehearsal camp for its Southern California students coming up on April 25.
Raiders
Check out this throwback photo to Raiders’ very first season in 1991.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm trumpet player Marya Haugland talks about her experience in the Minnesota corps in a recently-posted video.
Santa Clara Vanguard
These are the winners of Vanguard’s Quarantine Color Guard Challenge, which asked performers to work with “unconventional” pieces of equipment.
Seattle Cascades
The Cascades congratulated brass supervisor Michael Alsop who recently earned his PhD in music education.
Southwind
Southwind’s summer series of five educational clinic events costs just $50.
Spartans
Registration for Spartans’ educational workshops in July is now open.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta’s next virtual rehearsal camp will take place April 24.
Troopers
Troopers is still recruiting color guard members to join the corps for its 2021 season.
