Corps news and announcements

Corps news and announcements

IN THIS EDITION:

7th Regiment

7th Regiment

Get to know 7th Regiment’s 2024 front ensemble staff, with bios on each of the corps’ instructors.

The Academy

Check out this video recapping The Academy’s April rehearsal camp.

The Battalion

The Battalion

The Battalion has limited positions remaining in its brass and color guard sections for the 2024 season.

Blue Devils

Get a unique perspective on Blue Devils’ April camp in this highligth video.

Blue Devils B

Blue Devils C

Blue Devils C announced the title and music selections for the corps’ 2024 production, “The Gifts We Receive.” “This year‘s production shows a different side of Blue Devils C,” brass caption head Carver Frazier said. “I think the new things we’re trying really demonstrate the talent of both the new and returning performers.”
Blue Knights

Blue Knights

The Denver corps is seeking a videographer to join its 2024 media team.

Blue Stars

Blue Stars

Blue Stars announced the corps’ Member Leadership Team for the 2024 season, led by returning drum major Mattie Kleespies.

Bluecoats

Bluecoats

Bluecoats are selling used instruments from the corps’ 2023 season.
Boston Crusaders

Boston Crusaders

Boston Crusaders shared a handle of photos reminiscing on the corps’ April rehearsal camp.

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown

Drum majors Hudson Scott and Mark Troy share updates from Carolina Crown’s April camp in this video.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers

The Rosemont, Illinois corps is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a weapon performer in its 2024 color guard.

Columbians

Columbians

The Tri Cities, Washington, corps has an immediate opening for a cymbal player in its 2024 battery percussion section.

Crossmen

Crossmen

Check out this video celebrating Crossmen’s 50th anniversary, and revealing the official emblem for the corps’ milestone celebration.

Genesis

Genesis

Genesis announced the following open positions in its 2024 corps: two trumpets, one mellophone, and one front ensemble performer.

Gold

Gold

Gold has open positions int its 2024 color guard, with auditions scheduled for May 11 in Eastvale, California.

Golden Empire

Golden Empire

The Bakersfield, California, corps shared footage of its May rehearsal camp.

Guardians

Guardians

Guardians announced the title of the corps’ 2024 productionm “Going Places.”

Heat Wave

Heat Wave

Heat Wave will host a percussion-only camp May 18 in Orlando, Florida, and a full corps rehearsal May 25-27 in Lake Placid, Florida.

Jersey Surf

Jersey Surf

Jersey Surf has a few spots left in its color guard, with its next rehearsal opportunity planned for Memorial Day Weekend.

Les Stentors

Les Stentors

Les Stentors’ next camp will take place May 10-12 in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts

Certified athletic trainers looking to get involved with a drum corps this summer can apply to join the Madison Scouts’ health team.

Music City

Music City

Music City’s 2024 production is titled “Leave it at the River.” “We believe this show will challenge and enrich our members, offering them not only the chance to showcase their talents but also to grow personally and artistically through the story we’re telling together,” program coordinator Shane Gwaltney said.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest

Check out this video recap from Pacific Crest’s May rehearsal camp.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment

The Rockford, Illinois organization announced the advisory and design team for its 70th anniversary alumni corps, preparations for which are in place for a 2026 performance.

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm has open positions throughout its drum corps, and invites performers to attend its May 17-19 camp in Waseca, Minnesota.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara Vanguard has an open opportunity for food truck assistant with its 2024 corps.

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades paid homage to the late Mike Duffy, a recently-announced DCI Hall of Fame inductee who worked with multiple corps in the Pacific Northwest region.

Spartans

Spartans

Spartans’ next rehearsal camp opportunity is slated for May 24-26 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The corps has one immediate opening for a trumpet performer.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta announced the music selections that will accompany its 2024 program, “Creatures.” The list includes Sting’s “What Could Have Been,” and Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water,” among others.

Troopers

Troopers

Troopers fans can receive early-bird pricing for the corps’ June 6 “TroopCon24” event if they register by May 13.

Vessel

Vessel

Vessel will host auditions, with opening for brass, color guard and synthesizer, May 11 in San Dimas, California.

DCI All-Age Updates

Bushwackers

Bushwackers

The Bushwackers’ last round of color guard auditions is scheduled for May 11-12 in Delran, New Jersey.

Cincinnati Tradition

Cincinnati Tradition

Check out photos from Cincinnati Tradition’s May rehearsal camp.

Columbus Saints

Columbus Saints

Columbus Saints will host a series of spin clinics for color guard performers ages 8-14. The full series, which starts May 4, costs $25.

Fusion Core

Fusion Core

Fusion Core has open positions in its color guard, as well as immediate openings for trumpet and cymbals.

Govenaires

Govenaires

Govenaires shared photos of a joint rehearsal with the Govenaires Parade and Concert Corps.

Hawthorne Caballeros

Hawthorne Caballeros

Hawthorne Caballeros are seeking sponsors for the corps’ 11th Annual Golf Outing.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes

Proceeds of the May 11-12 Tractor Trailer and Food Truck Competition in New Haven, Connecticut, will go towards Hurricanes’ operations.

Skyliners

Skyliners

Skyliners’ May rehearsal camp is set for May 11-2 in Vestal, New York.

Sunrisers

Sunrisers

With spots open for bass drum, trumpet, vibraphone and timpani, Sunrisers have a rehearsal scheduled for May 11 in Kings Park, New York.

White Sabers

White Sabers

White Sabers will join an array of other performing ensembles for a Spring Showcase event, May 11 in Orchard Park, New York.

SoundSport Updates

Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX

Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX

Arsenal introduced Dakota Lancaster as its visual caption head for the 2024 season.

Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps – Geneseo, IL

Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps – Geneseo, IL

Conquest’s next audition opportunity is set for May 18 in East Moline, Illinois.

Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID

Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID

The Boise, Idaho, ensemble revealed its uniform for the 2024 season. Gems has openings for trumpet, baritone, tuba, tenor drum and color guard.

Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN

Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN

Memphis Blues released video of local members performing the ensemble’s opening movement.

Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI

Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI

Check out a full album of photos from Northern Lights’ most recent rehearsal camp.

Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA

Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA

Sonus Brass Theater shared photos from its parade appearance in Winchester, Virginia.

Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA

Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA

Steel City Ambassadors have named Benjamin Cacioppo as the performing group’s new brass instructor for the 2024 season.
Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK

Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK

Zephyrus named 18-year-old Ryan Black as its 2024 drum major.

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