Carolina Crown performs at the 2023 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis.

Photo by: Drum Corps International

02-23-2024
08:00

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

The New London, Connecticut corps is seeking trombone players to fill a potential soloist position for 2024.

The Academy’s 2024 brass section has open trumpet and tuba positions ahead of its March 8-10 camp in Laveen Village, Arizona.

Check out this map featuring the hometowns of The Battalion’s 2023 membership. The Utah corps invites interested performers to add themselves to the corps’ “2024 map” and register for an audition.

Take a look at photos from Blue Devils’ February rehearsal camp in southern California.

Virtual auditions for Blue Knights’ 2024 corps close February 29.

The La Crosse, Wisconsin corps invites interested tuba players to fill an open position in its 2024 horn line.

Check out the full list of 2024 summer tour stops and special events for the Bluecoats organization, which will include the grand opening of the Bluecoats EN-RICH-MENT Arts Education Center in downtown Canton, Ohio.

Meet Boston Crusaders’ drum major leadership team for 2024, led by returning drum major Wes Booker.

Carolina Crown commissioned John Mackey — a world-renowned composer known for an array of concert band works — to write original music for the corps’ 2024 production. “I’ll admit to being a little nervous,” Mackey said, “but collaborating with the wonderful team at Crown is very exciting.”

The “last chance” to audition for The Cavaliers’ 2024 brass section is fast approaching. The corps’ next brass rehearsal camp is scheduled for March 1-3 in Beech Grove, Indiana. Interested performers can also submit a video audition.

The Dubuque, Iowa corps is in search of tour assistants and administrative staff members for its 2024 summer tour.

Check out photos from Colt Cadets’ recent open house recruitment event. The corps’ next open house will take place March 3 in Dubuque, Iowa.

Columbians’ next rehearsal camp opportunity is set for February 23-25 in Mabton, Washington.

There are “a few more” openings in Crossmen’s 2024 color guard. Those interested can submit an audition video.

Genesis has open spots for four trumpet performers and two mellophone performers, as well as positions in its color guard, for 2024.

Registration for all of Guardians’ 2024 rehearsal camps is open on the corps’ website.

Meet Heat Wave’s percussion staff for the 2024 season, led by percussion caption head Brandon Brown.

Jersey Surf’s 2024 production is titled, “Surfadelic,” and will feature funk and soul music from the 1970s.

Les Stentors announced a slight change to the corps’ February 25 rehearsal camp in Laval, Quebec. It will start at 3 p.m. as opposed to 2 p.m., with a one-hour parent meeting scheduled for the day’s original start time.

Madison Scouts shared a look inside the corps’ February rehearsal camp.

The Sacramento corps announced a new partnership with Pageantry Innovations. “We value quality and we strive to provide the best equipment possible in our commitment to providing the best experience for our members,” corps director JW Koester said. “We can achieve that with Pageantry Innovations.”

With a few spots left in its 2024 horn line, Pacific Crest will host a brass-only rehearsal camp February 24-25 in Diamond Bar, California.

The Rockford, Illinois corps posted a series of photos from its February rehearsal camp.

With its February virtual rehearsal camp in the books, Raiders will host a March 15-17 camp in Houston, Texas.

River City Rhythm invites interested performers to submit video auditions by April 1.

Santa Clara Vanguard percussion educators Paul and Sandi Rennick will host a percussion clinic March 2 in Southlake, Texas.

Interested brass and color guard performers can register for Seattle Cascades’ March 10 rehearsal camp in Central Point, Oregon.

Check out photos from Spartans’ “awesome” February rehearsal camp. The corps currently has open positions in its brass and color guard sections. The next camp — for all sections — is slated for April 26-28.

The Casper, Wyoming corps released the music selections for its 2024 production, “Dance With the Devil.”

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Atlanta CV shared photos from the corps’ February rehearsal camp.

Bushwackers’ next audition camp opportunity is scheduled for March 9-10 in Delran, New Jersey. The corps is actively recruiting trumpet and baritone players.