The Blue Knights perform at the 2023 DCI Eastern Classic in Allentown.

Photo by: Drum Corps International

09-29-2023
08:00

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

Blue Knights appoint new artistic lead to design staff
Troopers pay tribute to the late Robert W. Smith
Colts mourn the passing of DCI Volunteer of the Year winner
DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
And more!

Prospective Academy members can fill out an interest form to learn more about the corps’ 2024 auditions.

Hear the experience of Zach Mercer, a Battalion alum who won the DCI World Championship title with the Blue Devils in 2022.

Blue Devils’ popular “Crab Feed” fundraiser event is scheduled for February 23 in Pleasant Hill, California.

Blue Knights made the addition of Tony Lymon as the corps’ artistic lead for 2024. “Tony’s impressive and diverse background in music, design, and performance brings a wealth of experience and creativity,” executive director Daniel Belcher said.

The Blue Stars invite you to save the date for the corps’ 60th anniversary Celebration Weekend, scheduled for July 5-7 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Just in time for Halloween, and starting at just $15, the Canton corps has an array of past seasons’ uniforms available for purchase.

Check out an array of photos from 2024’s annual board of directors meeting and retreat for the Boston Crusaders’ parent organization, Inspire Arts & Music. The organization hosted the event in their newly-renovated office space inside of a historic building in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston.

The Cadets will host a “Future Cadet Clinic” for performers 16 years and older, November 19 in Erie, Pennsylvania. The educational event coincides with one of the corps’ percussion audition camp opportunities.

In the final days of The Cavaliers’ bourbon raffle fundraiser, the corps is offering three tickets for the price of two through Saturday.

Colts honored the life of Mary DeSchepper, a longtime member of the corps’ souvenir team who passed away September 22.

Crossmen raised more than $14k as part of “The Big Give,” a San Antonio-based day of fundraising.

Genesis is offering a trio of audition opportunities this winter, as well as virtual video auditions, which will begin in December.

Those interested in performing with Heat Wave can learn more about the corps’ 2024 season by joining its interest list.

Jersey Surf leaders had the opportunity to meet with KHS America, celebrating 15 years of partnership and the corps’ use of the Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic brands.

Audition packets are now live for those interested in joining the 2024 Madison Scouts.

The Sacramento corps will host a “Mandarins Experience” educational clinic for brass, percussion, color guard and woodwind performers, October 22 in Sacramento.

A handful of spots are still available for Music City’s Topgolf Invitational fundraiser, set for October 22 in Nashville.

Check out all the highlights from Pacific Crest’s 2023 postseason banquet event.

The Rockford, Illinois corps is offering audition opportunities at a slew of locations across the country.

Interested performers can get their start with River City Rhythm by filling out the corps’ 2024 interest form.

Those interested in joining Santa Clara Vanguard for its return to the DCI Tour in 2024 can open a “mySCV” account to get started.

The Seattle corps invites performers to “climb the mountain” and join its 2024 corps.

Spartans will offer a handful of audition opportunities between November and February.

For those looking to join the Georgia corps, Spirit of Atlanta’s 2024 audition packets are now available.

The Troopers posted a tribute to composer Robert W. Smith who passed away September 21. Smith, whose daughter marched as a member of the Troopers, worked with the corps between 2013 and 2016.

DCI All-Age Updates

Recapping highlights from the Georgia corps’ 2023 season, Atlanta CV invites you to “Do The Thing” in 2024.

Registration is now open for the Bushwackers’ 2024 open house which will take place on Saturday, November 25, at Holy Cross Academy in Delran, New Jersey.

Cincinnati Tradition thanked all of its corporate partners for their support during the corps’ 2023 season.

Columbus Saints is in search of a number of caption head staff members to lead the corps’ brass, percussion and visual instruction in 2024.

Save the date for Fusion Core’s upcoming open house introductory event for those interested in getting involved with the corps in 2024, November 25 and 26 in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.

The Govenaires are seeking an experienced visual caption head to join the Minnesota corps’ instructional team.

Kick off the Hawthorne Caballeros’ 2024 season at the corps’ open house scheduled for November 25 and 26 in Wayne, New Jersey.

Join the 2023 DCA Open Class World Champions in Woodbridge, Connecticut on November 26, to learn more about the corps’ 2024 season that will culminate with the first-ever DCI All-Age World Championships this coming August in Indianapolis.