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IN THIS EDITION:
• River City Rhythm drops '24 show reveal
• Mandarins featured by local news
• Music City receives grant from Nashville Predators
• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
• And more!
7th Regiment
Tickets are now on sale for 7th Regiment's gala event, set to celebrate the history of drum corps in Connecticut.
The Academy
The Academy has an immediate opening in the corps' percussion section.
The Battalion
Michael Williams, percussion caption head for The Battalion, previews the "primal nature" of the Utah-based corps' 2024 production, "Dead Reckoning."
Blue Devils
The Blue Devils released a new line of merchandise in conjunction with the corps' 2024 production, "The Romantics."
Blue Devils B
Corps director Marvin Reed Jr. recently earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Sacramento State.
Blue Stars
A commemorative teddy bear to celebrate the Blue Stars' 60th anniversary is now available for purchase.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats are selling used instruments from the corps' 2023 season.
Boston Crusaders
Drum corps fans can help Boston Crusaders prepare for the 2024 season by purchasing an item from the corps' Amazon wishlist.
Carolina Crown
Young performers can spend the day with Carolina Crown during its one-day leadership clinic on July 6. The clinic package will also include a ticket to the CrownBEAT DCI Tour event.
The Cavaliers
Drum corps fans can get up close and personal with The Cavaliers this upcoming season with "Member Experience," an Instagram series with members from each section of the corps.
Columbians
Columbians are looking for volunteer bus drivers and tour directors for the corps' 2024 season.
Crossmen
The Crossmen are looking to fill a few more positions within the corps' color guard section.
Genesis
Genesis partnered with G2 Performance to launch "The Genesis Store," an online shop with more than 100 options for fall marching band shows and indoor productions. A portion of the proceeds from each order will go to the corps' scholarship fund.
Guardians
Guardians is looking for a performer to fill a spot in its percussion section.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave is searching for performers to join all sections of the corps. Interested performers can register for an audition at the Florida-based corps' Memorial Day rehearsal camp.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf is seeking performers to join its color guard for the 2024 season.
Mandarins
The Mandarins were featured in ABC 10's "Race and Culture" video segment for the corps' educational work within the local Sacramento community.
Music City
Music City was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation for a second-consecutive year. "This grant will continue to elevate our capacity to furnish top-quality musical instruments and equipment, enabling us to extend our reach to even more aspiring young artists," executive director Mike Webb said.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest shared a series of photos from the corps' May rehearsal camp.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment will host a one-day educational clinic in Evansville, Illinois on June 21. The day will include access to Phantom Regiment's preview show and a joint encore performance with the corps.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm announced the title of its 2024 production, "Mine."
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard announced a new sponsorship with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs.
Seattle Cascades
Drum corps fans can support Seattle Cascades throughout the 2024 season by purchasing necessary tour supplies from the corps' Amazon wishlist.
Spartans
Spartans are looking for donations to update and repair the corps' mobile kitchen.
Troopers
Troopers are looking for people to help run the corps' souvenir stand during the 2024 season.
DCI All-Age Updates
Bushwackers
Bushwackers are looking for volunteers to join their food and prop crews for the 2024 season.
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition is looking for performers to join the corps' color guard and percussion sections.
Columbus Saints
The Columbus Saints are looking for young performers to join the corps' mellophone section.
Fusion Core
Fusion Core, after a successful fundraising campaign, unveiled its new equipment trailer.
Govenaires
Drum corps fans can join Govenaires for a round of golf during the corps' annual "Golfin with the Govies" event. The event will take place on July 29.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow Regiment shared photos from the corps' performance at the Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Skyliners
Skyliners shared photos from the corps' most recent rehearsal weekend. The corps is still looking to fill spots in various sections.
Sunrisers
The Sunrisers are still looking to fill spots in various sections within the corps.
White Sabers
White Sabers are looking for interested performers to join the corps for the 2024 season.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal shares a progress update on the performing group's 2024 production, "Magnum Opus."
Bluecoats Rhythm IN BLUE Canton, OH
Rhythm in Blue released a video recapping the SoundSport group's first joint rehearsal weekend of the summer.
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps – Geneseo, IL
Conquest is participating in the "Birdies for Charity" fundraiser to help offset tour operation costs.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
There is still time to join Eclipse's color guard for the 2024 season.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
Gems shared a progress update ahead of the corps' spring training, beginning June 23. The group is also looking to fill positions in several sections.
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Memphis Blues is seeking performers to fill several positions within the group.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Northern Lights and Eclipse are in a fundraising competition to help offset touring costs for the 2024 season.
Sky Ryders – Hutchinson, KS
The Sky Ryders announced in their May newsletter that a "corps-style" rehearsal camp will be held starting July 15.
Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA
Sonus Brass Theater teased drum corps fans with a snippet of the performing group's show repertoire for the upcoming season.
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Spirit of Sunnyvale held its May rehearsal camp last weekend and provided a progress update ahead of the group's preview show on June 29.
Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA
Steel City Ambassadors have named Benjamin Cacioppo as the performing group's new brass instructor for the 2024 season.