IN THIS EDITION:
- Heat Wave’s new five-alarm hot sauce flavor
- The science behind Bluecoats’ “The Observer Effect”
- The moment new Crossmen members got their corps necklaces
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment has immediate openings at trumpet and front ensemble percussion (rack).
The Academy
Read more about The Academy’s performance earlier this summer with the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils is teaming up with USBands to provide a two-day educational workshop at Westfield High School in Spring, Texas July 17-18. Join the corps for an “immersive training in winds, percussion, guard, or drum major tracks — led by Blue Devils alumni and staff.” Registration includes a free ticket to the DCI Houston event.
Bluecoats
The Bluecoats give us an inside look at the science behind the corps’ colorful set design for their 2025 production, “The Observer Effect.”
Boston Crusaders
Turn the volume up for Mahler 2 in the lot with the Boston Crusaders brass section in Sacramento.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown served as artist in residence at the Western Carolina University Summer Symposium.
Colts
There’s some serious sky appreciation to be had in these golden hour rehearsal shots of the Colts.
Crossmen
An annual tradition, see the moment that new members were presented with their official Crossmen corps necklaces.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave hot sauce is back, with the corps’ latest five-alarm flavor, Ghost Chile Sriracha.
Impulse
Impulse recapped the journey to the corps’ recent performance in Stanford, California. “We stood shoulder to shoulder with California’s best — and we proved we belong.”
Les Stentors
Farm-fresh strawberries were on the menu for a recent Les Stentors rehearsal snack.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts welcomed more than 1,300 Wisconsin-area high school students as the corps’ guests at the Whitewater Classic DCI Tour event on July 5.
Mandarins
Mandarins recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2025 season. More than $31,000 in funds were awarded to 32 corps members.
Memphis Blues
Memphis Blues’ color guard unveiled its 1920s-themed look for the corps’ 2025 production, “Rhapsody in Memphis Blue.”
Music City
Music City unveiled their new-look uniforms themed to the corps’ 2025 production, “It Tolls for Thee.”
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is looking for more volunteers to help make the DCI Tour event at the Rose Bowl on July 12 a success.
Phantom Regiment
Jeeps found in the parking lot of the 2025 DCI Tour event in Sevierville, Tennessee were officially “ducked” by the Phantom Regiment.
Raiders
Raiders has openings at tuba, color guard and mallet percussion for those interested in joining the 2025 corps.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Get an inside look at Santa Clara Vanguard’s food service with chef Gabriel Del Cid.
Seattle Cascades
As the Cascades can attest, there’s not much better than following up a rehearsal with a “pool block.”
Spirit of Atlanta
From the rehearsal field to performance, Spirit of Atlanta recently threw things back to the corps’ 1979 season.
Zephyrus
Zephyrus has been hard at work preparing for their very first performance as an Open Class corps.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Atlanta CV’s merchandise fundraiser is now live. Every item sold gives $5 back to corps members.
Bushwackers
Don’t miss the Bushwackers at the iconic Drum Corps Grand Prix, Saturday, July 12, in Clifton, New Jersey.
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition is in need of a baritone player to join the corps for its 2025 season.
Columbus Saints
The Columbus Saints recapped the world premiere of the corps’ 2025 production, “Portrait.”
Fusion Core
Check out this video highlighting Fusion Core’s march through Maryland for the 4th of July holiday.
Govenaires
The Govenaires played for a hometown crowd at the Kiwanis Thunder of Drums DCI Tour event in Mankato, Minnesota.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes are planning a picnic in the Seymour/Oxford, Connecticut area for July 27.
Minnesota Brass – St. Paul, MN
MBI invites fans to “rise up” and take a look at its phoenix-inspired 2025 production, “Fieri.”
Northern Lights
Northern Lights is looking for show designers for its 2026 season. The corps is taking applicants with experience with writing drill, writing for color guard, arranging for brass and percussion, or program management.
Reading Buccaneers
The Buccaneers were featured on the local news talking about the corps’ upcoming Buccaneer Classic DCI Tour event in Landisville, Pennsylvania.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow is headed to Lisle, Illinois on Saturday, July 12 for their first competitive performance of the 2025 DCI Tour.
White Sabers
The White Sabers will be hosting an open rehearsal and performance of their 2025 show, “Isle of the Dead,” on July 12 at Jordan-Elbridge High School in Jordan, New York.
SoundSport Updates
Arsenal Drum & Bugle Corps – El Paso, TX
Arsenal will host a “send off” performance at Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas on July 11. The corps will debut its 2025 production, “Equilibrium” before heading out on the 2025 DCI Tour.
Calgary Stampede Showband – Calgary, ALB
The Calgary Stampede Showband gave fans a taste of “Sonic Blueprints,” which can be heard daily at 8:30 p.m. plus 5:45 p.m. Friday through Sunday on the BMO Grand Staircase in Calgary.
DrumSpirit – Dadizele, BE
DrumSpirit took to the streets of Dendermonde, Belgium over the weekend performing for the community.
Lake Erie Sound – Erie, PA
Lake Erie Sound will be performing the National Anthem prior to the Erie SeaWolves vs. Somerset Patriots game at UPMC Park on July 25.
Lutheran Vanguard – Appleton, WI
Lutheran Vanguard finished its season at the Menomonee Falls Independence Day Parade.
Warriors Alumni – New York, NY
The Warriors’ homecoming weekend will feature an “old school jam” happening Friday, July 25, at St. Charles Borromeo at 211 W. 141st in New York City. Pre-sale discount tickets end July 18.
