IN THIS EDITION:
- Troopers’ first “Battle Hymn” of 2026 will give you chills
- Blue Devils, The Cavaliers, reveal ’26 productions
- Crossmen trade the football field for the baseball diamond
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
The Academy
The Academy introduced its 2026 corps member leadership team, reporting “These individuals have demonstrated the commitment, character, and passion that makes this corps so special.”
The Battalion
The Battalion captured scenes from the corps’ very first full ensemble rehearsal of spring training.
Blue Devils
Taking a new spin on the Greek myth of Icarus, Blue Devils unveiled “ZEI” as its 2026 production; daring to “dream of soaring to new heights, even when facing the unknown.”
Blue Knights
Blue Knights will host a community performance at Pueblo County High School on Sunday, June 21.
Blue Stars
Blue Stars revealed their 2026 front ensemble staff, citing the group “bring years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to our percussion caption.”
Bluecoats
Bluecoats had the opportunity to parade and perform as part of the Stark Pride Festival in the corps’ hometown of Canton, Ohio.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders are set to host Castleton Community Night, a free performance at Vermont State University Castleton on June 22.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown wrapped a third week of spring training with their CrownLIVE event on deck for June 20.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers officially announced their 2026 production, “The Lost Boys,” which included a trailer that features their mold-breaking uniforms.
Columbians
The Columbians are recruiting volunteers to assist the corps during its upcoming all-day rehearsals.
Crossmen
Crossmen recently headed to the ballpark, performing for minor league crowds at a Wichita Wind Surge game.
Eclipse
Eclipse’s All-Star Showcase event will take place at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 26.
Genesis
Genesis will host its 2026 Family and Friends Kick Off Performance at Mack Laxson Field in Pearsall, Texas on Saturday, June 20.
Impulse
Impulse launched an Amazon wish list, urging those interested in supporting the corps that “Every item on this list directly supports the students who are putting in long days on the field and on the road.”
Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts announced multiple dates for their educational summer camp events, with the first taking place in Hammond, Wisconsin on June 23.
Mandarins
Mandarins announced its Music Academy Summer Camp, running from June 22 to July 3, for young performers ages 7+ and 9+.
Music City
Music City is locked into spring training for its 2026 production, “Venomorphosis.”
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest alum and board member, Mark Kveton, hosted the corps’ annual spring training history night.
Phantom Regiment
Don’t miss these highlights from the completion of Phantom Regiment’s spring training at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm is looking to hire a CDL driver ahead of the corps’ summer tour.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard is counting down the days until the public debut of the corps’ 2026 production, “With Reckless Abandon,” in Moscow, Idaho.
Seattle Cascades
The Seattle Cascades recapped highlights from their first week of spring training from Camp Howard in Oregon.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta interviewed John Lawless, the first contracted member of the corps, as the organization continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Zephyrus
Zephyrus is in search of two certified CDL owners/operators and a multiple food production supervisors.
DCI All-Age Updates
Fusion Core
Fusion Core still has open positions and invites performers for this weekend’s rehearsals at Wekiva High School in Apopka, Florida.
Govenaires
The Mankato Free Press profiled the Govenaires as the corps gears up for the celebration of its milestone 100th anniversary in 2027.
Hawthorne Caballeros
Hawthorne Caballeros laid out its schedule for the rest of the month, including the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce Preview Show at New Jersey’s Hawthorne High School on Saturday, June 20.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes are set to host their Family and Friends Preview Show at Waterbury Municipal Stadium on Saturday, June 20.
Northern Lights
Northern Lights rehearsals are open to the public with the next one taking place at Rudness Field in Belding, Michigan on Saturday, June 20.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow Regiment is preparing for its Friends and Family show at Norton High School on Saturday, June 20.
SoundSport Updates
Calgary Stampede Showband – Calgary, ALB
Calgary Stampede Showband returns to the field for the Sound of the Rockies Invitational on Friday, June 19.
Carolina Gold – Winston-Salem, NC
Carolina Gold has openings in trumpet, battery percussion and front ensemble.
Green Beret Marching Band – Janesville, WI
Green Beret Marching Band is preparing to march in the East Troy parade on Sunday, June 21.
Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps – Rutherford, NJ
Legacy Drum & Bugle Corps is building for its inaugural season in 2026 and will be hosting an audition camp at Warren County High School on Saturday, June 20.
Lutheran Vanguard – Appleton, WI
Lutheran Vanguard has already wrapped up two parade performances and will make another appearance in Chilton, Wisconsin on Sunday, June 21.
Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA
Sonus Brass Theater, celebrating a decade in SoundSport, will debut “All That Glitters…” at the Drum Corps Grand Prix in Clifton, New Jersey on July 11.
Sparta Ignite – San Jose, CA
Sparta Ignite is hard at work in preparation for a run of Northern California shows in under three weeks, starting with a July 4th parade in Morgan Hill, California.
