IN THIS EDITION:
- Impulse reveals 2024 show title
- Scouts drop music selections for '24 program
- Cavaliers bring the holiday cheer with local band students
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
7th Regiment
For those planning or hoping to attend 7th Regiment’s December 15-17 in-person audition in East Haven, Connecticut, the corps has all of the relevant information in one place.
The Academy
The Arizona corps is offering a pair of audition opportunities December 17 — one in Henderson, Nevada and the other in Houston, Texas — as well as a full-corps camp January 12-14 in Laveen Village, Arizona.
The Battalion
Meet The Battalion’s percussion leadership team, which will be led by caption head Michael William.
Blue Devils
The 2024 edition of Blue Devils’ Friends and Family Weekend is scheduled for June 21-23 in Concord, California and will feature a golf tournament, an alumni gathering, and a day of performances.
Blue Knights
The Denver corps has open positions in all sections of its 2024 corps, with an audition camp set for December 15-17 in its hometown.
Blue Stars
With the corps’ first round of auditions nearing a close, Blue Stars is looking ahead to its next camp, which kick off January 12-14 in Lebanon, Indiana.
Bluecoats
Get an inside look at Bluecoats’ 2024 audition camp process in this quick-hitting video recap.
Boston Crusaders
Check out the Boston corps’ full list of featured performers for its Jingle Jam virtual event, set for December 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown has just a handful of audition opportunities remaining for its 2024 ensemble. The corps’ video audition deadline for brass and color guard performers is December 15.
The Cavaliers
As part of the corps’ recent audition camp in Kokomo, Indiana, members of The Cavaliers joined up with local high school bands to bring in the holidays marching with them in the Kokomo Christmas Parade.
Colts
Colts will host a percussion-only audition camp December 10 in Atlanta. For all other sections, the focus is on the corps’ December 15-17 camp in Dubuque, Iowa.
Columbians
Columbians introduced Britt Dahlgren as percussion co-caption head, alongside Ian Fuller. Dahlgren has worked with the Tri Cities, Washington corps since 2019.
Crossmen
One of just two audition camps left for the corps in December, Crossmen will host a single-day battery percussion event, December 9 in McAllen, Texas.
Genesis
Genesis invites interested performers to respond to the corps’ open invitation for its December 15-17 audition camp in Caldwell, Texas.
Guardians
While Guardians’ upcoming December audition is specifically for color guard performers, the corps is accepting video auditions for all sections ahead of its January 20 camp in San Antonio.
Heat Wave
Fill out Heat Wave’s interest form to stay up to date on the corps’ audition camp dates.
Impulse
Impulse’ 2024 production will be titled, “That New York Feeling,” and will feature the music of Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf released video of highlights from the corps’ fall drum corps experience camp ahead of its next audition opportunity coming up December 15-17 in Delran, New Jersey.
Madison Scouts
The Wisconsin corps announced the music selections for its 2024 production which will include “Unholy,” the track by artists Sam Smith and Kim Petras that went viral on TikTok when released in the fall of 2022.
Mandarins
Meet the Sacramento corps’ 2024 color guard staff, led by caption head Jeffrey Capponi.
Music City
Music City’s 2024 audition season kicks off with a December 8-10 camp in Nashville.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest will host its full-corps December camp in its hometown of Diamond Bar, California, December 16-17.
Phantom Regiment
From Christmas sweaters to stockings to wrapping paper, Phantom Regiment’s online store is your one-stop shop this holiday season.
Raiders
Raiders’ first audition camp of the 2024 season is planned for December 15-17 in Salem, New Jersey.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm will host a full-corps audition camp December 16-17 in Waseca, Minnesota.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard’s December audition camp is slated for December 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Seattle Cascades
The Seattle corps announced Shea Pierce as its visual caption head for 2024. According to Cascades’ announcement, “Shea is known for fostering an environment where creativity flourishes, and every member of the corps feels empowered to contribute to the collective success.”
Spartans
Those interested in joining Spartans for 2024 can attend the corps’ December 16-17 audition camp in Nashua, New Hampshire. For color guard performers, camp activities will specifically take place December 17.
Spirit of Atlanta
Scroll through photos of Spirit of Atlanta’s widely-attended Atlanta audition camp. The corps’ next event is scheduled for December 16 in Houston.
Troopers
The Wyoming corps has a fundraising goal of $36k during the upcoming Troopers Giving Day, which will take place December 11 and 12. Here’s how you can get involved.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Atlanta CV’s 2024 open house recruitment event is scheduled for December 9 in White, Georgia.
Bushwackers
Bushwackers will host the corps’ December camp in Delran, New Jersey, December 9-10.
Cincinnati Tradition
Those interested in joining Cincinnati Tradition’s 2024 corps can attend its December 10 camp in Silverton, Ohio.
Fusion Core
Performers can join Fusion Core’s inaugural DCI All-Age season at the corps’ December 9-10 in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.
Govenaires
Govenaires’ annual “Govenaires Caroling” event — a 40-years-old tradition — is scheduled for December 10.
Hawthorne Caballeros
The Hawthorne, New Jersey corps is accepting brass video auditions through December 15.
Reading Buccaneers
Reading Buccaneers will host a recruitment camp for brass players December 16, and all sections December 17, with both events located in West Brandywine Township, Pennsylvania.
Skyliners
Meet Skyliners’ color guard staff, led by caption head and designer Brittany Eldridge.
White Sabers
White Sabers’ next opportunity for brass and percussion auditionees is scheduled for December 17.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal’s first audition opportunity is set to take place December 9 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Calgary Stampede Showband – Calgary, ALB
Christmas came early for new members of the Calgary Stampede Showband, who received their iconic red cowboy boots.
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps – Geneseo, IL
Conquest’s first educational percussion clinic of the 2024 season is planned for December 9.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
Registration for Eclipse’s December audition camp is open through December 13.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
Boise Gems announced a partnership with Seattle Cascades’ parent organization, the Northwest Youth Music Association. “We all can’t wait to see this partnership help elevate music education and performing arts to the next level in the Northwest,” Gems corps director Austin Moldenhauer said.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
IMPACT invites performers to attend its last rehearsal of the 2023 calendar year, December 10.
Les Titans de Quebec – Quebec, QC
Les Titans de Quebec attended a trio of Christmas parades over the weekend of December 2.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Northern Lights introduced its 2024 board of directors, led by executive director Misty Olmstead.
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
Check out video from the Youth Against Violence Organization’s appearance at the West Allis, Wisconsin Christmas parade.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK
Zephyrus introduced its design team for the 2024 season, under the leadership of artistic director Aaron Morton.
