IN THIS EDITION:
- 7th Regiment, Columbians appoint new directors
- Blue Stars, Scouts bring back '24 design teams
- Troopers' perccusion caption head back on board for '25
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment named Greg Arsenault as its new corps director. “Greg’s tenure and 20-plus years of leadership in the marching arts will bring fresh perspectives and new energy to 7th Regiment,” the corps posted in a press release.
Blue Devils
Your “I can do that” starts next summer with the Blue Devils. Registration for the corps’ auditions is now open.
Blue Stars
Blue Stars introduced the corps’ 2025 team of designers and caption heads, featuring an array of familiar faces from 2024. “We have a phenomenal team of designers and instructors returning for the corps’ 2025 season,” CEO Brad Furlano said. “With the addition of Andrew Markworth writing percussion, we believe our team will continue to provide a consistent level of quality and create unique performance opportunities for the 2025 Blue Stars.”
Bluecoats
The Canton, Ohio corps’ audio operation was featured in this article by ProSoundWeb.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders’ audition packets for the 2025 season are now available.
Carolina Crown
Prospective Carolina Crown drum majors can start their journey to the 2025 DCI Tour by downloading the corps’ audition packets.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers’ announced several returning leaders to its 2025 caption leadership team. “These leaders are not only incredible educators, but also mentors who invest deeply in the growth of our members,” director Daniel Belcher said. “They are shining examples of expertise, passion and professionalism who will bring great things in 2025.”
Colts
The Dubuque, Iowa corps invites prospective auditionees to register in its “Red Zone” portal.
Columbians
The Columbia Basin Performing Arts is a newly-founded organization that will serve as the parent organization for the Columbians and the IMPACT Percussion ensemble. As part of the reorgnaization, the Columbians have also named James Haynes as their new corps director.
Crossmen
The full-time, year-round position of corps manager is currently open with Crossmen.
Genesis
Genesis will host a series of audition opportunities, including three Texas-based, single-day events in November.
Gold
Gold’s 2025 season starts now.
Madison Scouts
For the second-consecutive year, Madison Scouts’ 2025 design team will be led by program coordinator Mark Waymire.
Mandarins
There are plenty of options to audition for Mandarins’ 2025 corps, including four in-person events in three different states.
Music City
Music City introduced its 2025 color guard staff, including assistant caption head Chris Sparks.
Pacific Crest
Check out photos from Pacific Crest’s recent educational brass workshop, which brought together nearly 100 students from three states.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of development director.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm will host a pair of educational experience clinics — A November 16 full-corps offering in Brandon, South Dakota, and a November 23 event for brass and color guard in Louisville, Kentucky.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Vanguard invites its fans and followers to support the corps’ scholarship fund and help fund corps member experiences in 2025 and beyond.
Seattle Cascades
Those interested in performing with Seattle Cascades can attend the corps’ December 13-15 rehearsal camp.
Spartans
Check out Spartans’ 2025 audition dates, starting with a November 22-24 camp in Milford, New Hampshire.
Troopers
Lauren Teel will fill the role of percussion caption head for Troopers in 2025. “It isn’t the Troopers without Lauren Teel,” executive director Michael Gough said. “What she has built in the last decade will be remembered as one of the greatest eras of percussive achievement in the history of the corps.”
DCI All-Age Updates
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition is currently hiring for the position of front ensemble manager.
Govenaires
Govenaires’ 2025 season kick-off event is slated for December 15 in the corps’ hometown of St. Peter, Minnesota.
Hawthorne Caballeros
Hawthorne Caballeros will host an open house event November 30-December 1 in Passaic, New Jersey.
Reading Buccaneers
The defending DCI All-Age World Class champions invite prospective performers to join the corps’ 2025 voyage.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Registration is now open for Rogues Hollow Regiment’s 2025 season.
Sunrisers
Sunrisers announced a partnership with Zildjian for the 2025 season.
White Sabers
Meet White Sabers’ team of designers for the 2025 season, led by show coordinator Tim Moshier.
SoundSport Updates
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
With more than 250 interest forms submitted, registration is still open for Memphis Blues’ December 14-15 audition camp.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Merchandise is now available for Northern Lights’ 2025 program, “Sweet Dreams.”
Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA
Steel City Ambassadors’ 2025 open house event is set for October 13.
