IN THIS EDITION:
- Gold, Crossmen introduce 2023 programs
- Early preview of Boston Crusaders percussion
- Carolina Crown acquires 2023 armor
- SoundSport roundup
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment has immediate open positions in the brass section of its 2023 corps. The New London, Connecticut corps is seeking two trumpet players, one mellophone player and one baritone player.
The Academy
The Arizona corps is set to host “The Academy Showcase,” a ticketed event featuring the debut of music from its 2023 production “Sol Et Luna.” The event is scheduled for June 10 at Betty H. Fairfax Auditorium in Laveen Village, Arizona.
The Battalion
The Battalion has two immediate open positions in the corps’ cymbal line.
Blue Devils
The Concord, California corps shared a snippet of its tenor drum section practicing repertoire from its 2023 production “The Cut Outs.”
Blue Knights
The Blue Knights recently announced the corps’ Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductees.
Blue Stars
The La Crosse, Wisconsin corps shared a jam-packed recap video of its first week of spring training in Forest City, Iowa.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats has an immediate opening in the brass section of its 2023 corps. The Canton, Ohio corps is looking for one tuba player.
Boston Crusaders
Check out this percussion excerpt from the first movement of Boston Crusaders’ 2023 production, “White Whale.”
The Cadets
The Cadets shared progress from the corps’ first two weeks of spring training in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Carolina Crown
“Armor acquired.” Members of the Fort Mill, South Carolina corps were recently fitted for the uniforms that will help set the theme for the corps’ 2023 production, “The Round Table.”
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers will host a free community event that will include the premiere of the corps’ 2023 production, “Where You’ll Find Me.” The event is scheduled for June 24 at Docking Stadium in Adrian, Michigan.
Colts
The Colts organization is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks that will help the corps during its 2023 summer tour.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets is seeking performers to fill several sections of its 2023 corps, with spring training move-ins scheduled for Friday, June 9.
Crossmen
Crossmen revealed the title and repertoire for the corps’ 2023 production, “Meetings at the Edge.” The corps promises its show will push drum corps fans to the “physical and emotional edge.”
Genesis
The Austin, Texas corps is seeking to fill two color guard openings, one tuba opening and one trumpet opening.
Gold
Gold’s 2023 production is titled, “The Hands that Pull the Strings.”
Guardians
The Dallas-Fort Worth corps is looking fill a couple of brass and color guard positions within its 2023 corps.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf shared four ways fans can help the corps in the summer of 2023, including volunteering, purchasing important items, and sponsoring various aspects of the corps’ operation.
Madison Scouts
Check out golden hour photos of Madison Scouts’ spring training rehearsals in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Mandarins
Be a “Mandarin-4-a-Day” — for a $40 registration fee, any interested musician or color guard performer over the age of 18 can perform with the Sacramento corps in the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Parade.
Music City
The Nashville corps introduced Chad Schaedler and Jon Merrit as an ensemble specialist and percussion consultant for 2023.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is looking for volunteers to serve on the corps’ prop crew for its 2023 tour.
Phantom Regiment
As a thank you to its spring training host community, Phantom Regiment will host a special performance of its 2023 production, “Exogenesis,” June 11 at Eastern Illinois University.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm’s online merchandise store is open through June 11.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Celebrate the 2023 Vanguard Music and Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees Saturday, July 8, at San Jose, California’s ConXion To Community Center. The event will feature a performance by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
Seattle Cascades
The Seattle corps will host a handful of educational clinics in Oregon, Washington and Idaho in early July. Registration is $50 per student, and each participant will receive a T-shirt and meal.
Southwind
Southwind invites fans to support its “Fuel the Corps” campaign and donate toward the Alabama corps’ fuel and food funds.
Spartans
The Nashua, New Hampshire corps is seeking two baritone players, one tuba player, and two color guard performers to join its 2023 horn line.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta has an immediate opening for a trumpet player in its 2023 corps.
Troopers
Drum corps fans can catch the debut performance of Troopers’ 2023 production, “To Lasso the Sun,” June 27, live on Box5 Media, or in person at Tipton High School in Indiana.
Vessel
Vessel has openings in its brass and color guard sections, as well as for snare drummers, tenor drummers, cymbal players and drum majors. The corps rehearses Saturdays and Sundays at San Dimas High School in Covina, California.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal has open positions in its 2023 color guard.
Calgary Stampede Showband – Calgary, ALB
Calgary Stampede will perform June 11 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, as part of a local “Celebration of Sound” event.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
Eclipse announced a new partnership with Ultimate Drill Book for its inaugural summer season in 2023.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
The Boise, Idaho ensemble invites followers to support its “25 in 25” fundraiser, an initiative to raise $2,500 toward various operating costs.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
IMPACT shared an array of photos from the ensemble’s most recent rehearsal camp.
Les Titans de Quebec – Quebec, QC
Check out photos from Les Titans de Quebec’s annual golf tournament, which took place June 3.
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Memphis Blues shared a video showcasing photos and footage from the first-year corps’ very first rehearsal including the opening tune of their 2023 production, “Blue Notes From Spain.” The corps is still recruiting performers for the color guard, front ensemble percussion and one euphonium player.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Hear music and member testimonials from Northern Lights’ inaugural season in this “Summer Hype” video update. “Feeding off the energy of DCI’s ‘move-in’ season, Northern Lights started their summer program pushing through unseasonably warm weather — topping out at 96 degrees,” brass director Douglas Olmstead said. “The members didn’t let that stop them from getting the opener on the floor.”
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Spirit of Sunnyvale’s 2023 merchandise fundraiser ends June 12. Fans can support the ensemble by purchasing a shirt or hoodie featuring the emblem of its 2023 production, “Uptown Funk.”
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
The Youth Against Violence Organization will perform at a local celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, scheduled for June 17.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK
Zephyrus is seeking a bass guitarist to join its 2023 ensemble.
