IN THIS EDITION:
- Blue Devils C marches in Dublin
- Cincinnati Tradition announces 2024 program
- The return of Heat Wave hot sauce
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
The Academy
The Academy got some sun during the corps’ latest rehearsal camp in Arizona.
The Battalion
A limited number of spots are still open in the Battalion’s brass section, who will next rehearse March 15-16 in Springville, Utah.
Blue Devils
Live music, a silent auction, tons of fun and crab were on hand at the Blue Devils annual Crab Feed Fundraiser.
Blue Knights
If you’re a Colorado resident, there’s an easy way to donate part of your tax refund to the Blue Knights and Ascend Performing Arts.
Blue Stars
There’s still time to get involved with the Blue Stars’ 60th Anniversary Alumni Corps that will perform this summer in the corps’ hometown of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Bluecoats
The Bluecoats recently released their annual Diversity and Socioeconomic Impact Report.
Boston Crusaders
Tickets are now on sale for the Boston Crusaders-presented DCI Tour event coming to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Massachusetts on August 1.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown is running a bourbon raffle fundraiser. Buy your tickets before March 22.
The Cavaliers
Dr. Matt Stratton is the newest addition to The Cavaliers’ educational staff where he will serve as a brass consultant.
Colts
The Colts are currently seeking medical staff and athletic trainers to work with the corps during its 2024 summer tour.
Columbians
The Columbians are looking to fill five spots in their 2024 color guard section.
Crossmen
The sun was shining during Crossmen’s February rehearsal camp.
Gold
Gold will host a free educational audition experience on March 24 in Covina, California.
Guardians
Registration is now open for Guardians’ three-day rehearsal camp, March 22-24, in Warda, Texas.
Heat Wave
One of the corps’ most popular items of 2023 — Heat Wave hot sauce — is back for 2024, available in limited quantities exclusively at the corps’ April and May rehearsal camps.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf will be back in action the weekend of March 15-17 with its next rehearsal camp in Delran, New Jersey.
Mandarins
Mandarins ensemble coordinator and battery percussion designer, Benjamin Pyles, has been named to the Mapex Marching artist roster.
Music City
First-time auditionees are invited to Music City’s next rehearsal camp, March 15-17, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Pacific Crest
Meet the students who will make up Pacific Crest’s 2024 corps member leadership team.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment dropped a new line of golf-inspired merchandise and apparel.
Raiders
New Jersey’s Raiders are traveling to Texas for their next rehearsal camp, March 15-17, in Galena Park.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm is still accepting video auditions from prospective performers interested in joining the Minnesota corps for its 2024 season. The corps recommends submitting by April 1.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard named the corps members who will make up the corps’ 2024 color guard leadership team.
Spartans
Spots are open in and video auditions are still being accepted for Spartans’ brass and color guard section. The corps’ next in-person rehearsal camp will take place April 26-28.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta is recruiting volunteers to help out at the corps’ headquarters in Norcross, Georgia on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Troopers
The Troopers will be hosting their annual spring training rehearsals this summer in the corps’ hometown in Casper, Wyoming. The organization will also host a brand-new event, “TroopCon24,” June 27-30 that will feature the debut performance of the corps’ 2024 production, “Dance With the Devil.”
DCI All-Age Updates
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition revealed the title and theme of its 2024 competitive production, “From a Stone” which will celebrate the corps’ 40th anniversary.
Fusion Core
With open positions in the corps’ trumpet, mellophone and color guard sections, Fusion Core is looking to fill their ranks going into their April “spring training” rehearsals.
Govenaires
Battery percussionists: Don’t miss these important dates for those interested in joining the Govenaires for their 2024 season.
Hawthorne Caballeros
Check out these photos of the Caballeros at last weekend’s Morris County St. Patrick’s Day.
Hurricanes
The Hurricanes will march in a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 17 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Skyliners
The Skyliners will march in the 71st annual Holyoke, Massachusetts St. Patrick’s Day parade at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 17.
Sunrisers
The Sunrisers’ next rehearsal camp will take place March 23-24 in Kings Park, New York.
White Sabers
White Sabers brass caption head Matthew Jaeger was inducted into the Buglers Hall of Fame.
SoundSport Updates
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
Eclipse highlighted its corps members who earned gold ratings a the Indiana State School Music Association solo and ensemble event.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
The Boise Gems’ next rehearsal camp will take place March 23, at Nampa Christian High School. The corps is still seeking performers for its color guard, trumpet, mellophone, baritone and snare drum sections.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Northern Lights will run a nationwide fundraiser through Panda Express on Friday, March 29. 28% of proceeds from orders placed with the corps’ unique online code will be donated back.
Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA
Sonus Brass Theater’s next rehearsal will take place Sunday, March 17 in Bristow, Virginia.
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Spirit of Sunnyvale is running a fundraiser through the Chipotle in San Jose, California (2990 E Capitol Expressway Suite 40) on Monday, April 1. 25% of sales will be donated back to the organization by presenting a flyer in the restaurant or ordering online with a special code.
Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA
The Steel City Ambassadors will kick off their 2024 season at the Pittsburgh St Patrick’s day parade on Saturday, March 16.
Illrock Rhythm and Groove Ensemble – Rockford, IL
Youth Against Violence revealed a new name and logo, the Illrock Rhythm and Groove Ensemble.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK
Zephyrus will host a special educational drum major clinic as part of the Oklahoma corps’ April rehearsal camp.
