IN THIS EDITION:
• Spirit of Atlanta reveals 2024 show title
• Cavaliers appoint new director
• Skyliners' '24 production will be inspired by Maya Angelou poem
• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
• And more!
The Academy
Under the leadership of designer Fred Emory Smith and supervisor Jim Ragsdale, The Academy introduced its 2024 percussion staff.
The Battalion
Check out these photos from the Utah corps' January rehearsal camp.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils hosted the corps' January rehearsal camp in Fairfield, California, under beautiful sunset skies.
Blue Devils B
Blue Devils B received a wealth of donations as part of the corps' initiative to engage members in board and card games and help them disconnect from technology during breaks.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights introduced David Walker as the corps' ensemble coordinator. Walker previously held the same role for Spirit of Atlanta.
Blue Stars
With the corps' first reherasal camp of January in the books, Blue Stars will host a pair of audition camps during the weekend of January 20 — one in Texas for brass, and one in California for percussion.
Bluecoats
Meet the Canton, Ohio corps' team of drum majors and conductors for the 2024 season. Previously, head drum major Antonio Gomez performed in Bluecoats' 2023 horn line.
Boston Crusaders
The deadline for applications for positions on Boston Crusaders' 2024 tour operations team is January 31.
Carolina Crown
The Fort Mill, South Carolina corps introduced its 2024 drum majors, Mark Troy and Hudson Scott.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers named Daniel Belcher as its new corps director. A former member and administrator with the Blue Knights, Belcher was the inaugural recipient of the Cavaliers-sponsored Don Warren Memorial Scholarship in 2019.
Colts
Colts added a one-day audition camp in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee to the corps' offseason calendar on January 21.
Columbians
Columbians introduced the corps' color guard staff for the 2024 season. The group of instructors is led by caption head James Haynes.
Crossmen
Crossmen and the Crossmen Alumni Association are supporting fundraising efforts for the family and friends of Tyler Evans, a 2018 Crossmen alum who recently passed away.
Genesis
Genesis shared a number of photos from the corps' January audition camp in Caldwell, Texas.
Guardians
Guardians' next audition camp is slated for January 26-28 in Warda, Texas.
Heat Wave
Interested Heat Wave performers can attend the corps' 2024 audition camp, January 20-21 at the Lake County Shrine Club in Tavares, Florida.
Impulse
Impulse has open positions for cymbal players in its 2024 corps.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf shared photos from its January rehearsal camp, and invites those who missed out to look into attending upcoming camp dates.
Les Stentors
Les Stentors will host an audition camp January 21 in Princeville, Quebec.
Mandarins
In celebration of the 61st anniversary of Mandarins' founding, the corps will host a "Birthday Bash" spaghetti dinner, March 23 at the Mandarins Event Center in Sacramento, California.
Music City
Music City will host an audition experience for brass players, January 28 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
Pacific Crest
Athletic trainers with interest in working for Pacific Crest in the summer of 2024 can email applications to the southern California corps.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm's next audition opportunity is set for January 19-21 in Cold Spring, Minnesota, and is open to all sections.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard announced the addition of wellness coach Stacy J. Franqui to its health and wellness team, which is led by team director Dr. Edmer Lazaro.
Seattle Cascades
The Washington corps added Jacob Collier's "Sky Above" to the repertoire of its 2024 production, "Shine a Light," and invites fans to donate to its 2024 member scholarship fund.
Spartans
The next opportunity for interested performers to audition for Spartans will take place February 17-18 in Nashua, New Hampshire. The camp will be specific to brass and front ensemble performers.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta's 2024 production is titled "Creatures." According to the corps' announcement, "'Creatures' is a thematic masterpiece that invites viewers to explore the multifaceted realm of creatures in our lives."
Troopers
The Troopers had their first brass and percussion ensemble rehearsal of the year as part of the corps' January rehearsal camp in Fountain, Colorado.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Check out these video highlights from a recent Atlanta CV rehearsal.
Bushwackers
Bushwackers announced Lew Kelley, a corps alum and 2019-20 brass consultant, as its brass arranger for 2024.
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition is in search of performers to fill positions in its baritone, tuba, percussion and color guard sections.
Columbus Saints
Take a look at photos from Columbus Saints' first open house of the 2024 season.
Fusion Core
Fusion Core will host its second reherasal camp of the month, January 20-21, in Oak Ridge, New Jersey. The corps will also hold a "Brass Beginner Clinic," January 20, as part of its rehearsal weekend.
Govenaires
The St. Peter, Minnesota corps announced plans for February 4 and February 25 rehearsals in its hometown.
Skyliners
Skyliners' revealed the title of the corps' 2024 production which will be inspired by a poem by Maya Angelou.
Sunrisers
Sunrisers will host an audition camp January 20-21 in Kings Park, New York.
White Sabers
The Rochester, New York corps has two reherasal camps remaining in January — a January 21 full-corps camp, and a January 28 camp for brass and percussion performers.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal's January 20 audition camp in Canyon, Texas is open to prospective performers in all sections.
Bluecoats Rhythm IN BLUE Canton, OH
The deadline to submit auditions for Rhythm in Blue's 2024 ensemble is January 29.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
The Boise ensemble will host a camp for call-backs and new auditionees, January 20 in Nampa, Idaho. The corps' most prevalent openings are in high brass, color guard and front ensemble.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
IMPACT is hosting an open rehearsal for interested performers, January 20 in Orlando.
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
With openings in every position, Memphis Blues is still accepting video auditions, with plans for its next audition camp February 25 for brass and percussion performers.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Due to winter storms, Northern Lights pushed the corps' Chili Cook-off Fundraiser back by one week. The event will be held January 16 in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA
Sonus Brass Theater recently announced the return of its color guard section for 2024. The group will host open houses for brass and percussion on February 4 and for color guard and brass on February 18 near Manassas, Virginia.
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Spirit of Sunnyvale's next audition camp for brass and color guard performers will take place January 27 in San Jose, California.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK
Listen in as Zephyrus' 2023 percussion ensemble plays through one of its warmup pieces, "Z2."