IN THIS EDITION:
- 7th Regiment, Atlanta CV announce ’26 productions
- Meet Blue Knights’ new assistant corps director
- Inside look at Bluecoats’ Hong Kong experience
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment announced the title and music selections for its 2026 program, “In Spring.”
The Academy
The Academy has open positions for a handful of sections in its corps, including color guard, trumpet and percussion.
The Battalion
Prospective performers are invited to submit video auditions for The Battalion’s 2026 season.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights introduced James Barnes to the role of assistant corps director. “We are thrilled to welcome James back to the Blue Knights,” said Mark Arnold, CEO of Blue Knights’ parent organization, Ascend Performing Arts. “His experience as a school music educator, member of the drum corps community, and operational skills will benefit the Blue Knights as we continue to serve our membership at a World Class level.”
Bluecoats
Bluecoats shared a video recapping the corps’ time in Hong Kong as part of the 2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders shared warmup footage of the corps’ award-winning 2025 percussion section.
Colts
The Colts are taking applications for the position of digital media and communications lead.
Golden Empire
Golden Empire is preparing for April 11 and 25 auditions in Bakersfield, California.
Guardians
Guardians’ color guard video auditions are due April 19. The corps is also hosting a non-overnight audition camp March 28 and 29 in McKinney, Texas.
Pacific Crest
The southern California corps has two immediate open positions for trumpet performers.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm announced its visual education team for 2026, led by caption head Julia Cordes.
Seattle Cascades
Preparations are in place for Seattle Cascades’ April 24-26 rehearsal camp, and registration is just $25.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta is gearing up for its March rehearsal camp, for brass performers and conductors.
DCI All-Age Updates
Columbus Saints
Columbus Saints has open positions for vibraphone, bass guitar and synthesizer.
Govenaires
Govenaires announced the corps’ team of color guard staff members for 2026, led by caption head Alli Larkin.
Hawthorne Caballeros
Tickets are now on sale for the 60th annual Drum Corps Grand Prix — a time-honored Clifton, New Jersey All-Age Class event.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes will host a full-corps rehearsal and single-day color guard clinic during the weekend of March 28.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow Regiment introduced its brass staff for the 2026 season.
SoundSport Updates
Carolina Gold – Winston-Salem, NC
Carolina Gold took a “big step forward” at its most recent rehearsal camp.
Eclipse Drum & Bugle Corps – Indianapolis, IN
Eclipse’s next virtual informational meeting is set for March 29 at 7 p.m. ET.
Green Beret Marching Band – Janesville, WI
The Green Beret Marching Band shared photos from its season-opening rehearsal.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
Interested performers are invited to IMPACT’s April 19 open rehearsal in Orlando.
Spark – Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Spark will host its next rehearsal, April 11 at Camp Jefferson in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. The camp is open to all brass performers.
