Spirit of Atlanta

Photo by: Drum Corps International

07-03-2026
07:00

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

Spirit of Atlanta brings “Golden Summer” to downtown ATL
Gems wraps up first season as Open Class affiliate
Boston Crusaders reveal 2026 production
DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
And more!

7th Regiment

7th Regiment has two immediate trumpet openings.

The Academy

The Academy’s newly unveiled “In the Center of the Ring” uniforms stole the spotlight.

The Battalion

The Battalion’s program and artistic director Brian Ellis breaks down the foundation for “In Search Of.”

Blue Devils

After a successful start to the season, Blue Devils are ready to take on one of their biggest weeks of the summer in California.

Blue Knights

Blue Knights and Mapex & Majestic Marching Percussion showed off the corps’ icy new hardware in the drumline.

Blue Stars

Following the news of Brad Furlano being named the next DCI chief executive officer, Blue Stars have appointed current corps director Brad Harris as its new CEO.

Bluecoats

Bluecoats make their way west this week in preparation for their first California performances since 2009.

Boston Crusaders

After a long wait, the Boston Crusaders revealed their 2026 production, “Blurred Lines.”

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown gave a first look at “The Doors of Perception” at the DCI Tour Preview and will make its competitive debut in Sevierville, Tennessee at Drums Across the Smokies on July 7.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers made its first public full run of “The Lost Boys” at its community show at Adrian College in Michigan.

Colts

Colts made a record-setting debut to kick off its 2026 tour, scoring a corps high 69.700 in its first competition at Drums Across Nebraska.

Colt Cadets

Colt Cadets made their competitive debut July 1 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Crossmen

Crossmen will spend the holiday weekend in North Newton, Kansas for its preview show on Saturday, July 4.

Eclipse

Eclipse made some noise during the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration presented by Huntington Bank.

Gems

Gems, in its first season as a DCI Open Class affiliate, placed second in its final competitive performance of the season at the Northwest Youth Music Games in Portland.

Genesis

See how Genesis looked and sounded during the Texas corps’ performance at Drums Across Nebraska in Omaha.

Gold

Gold awaits the stadium lights of Sacramento, California for the DCI Capital Classic on Friday, July 3.

Heat Wave

Heat Wave still has five open brass positions and spots for color guard performers as well.

Impulse

Impulse gave an inside look at its community performance of “Around the Table.”

Les Stentors

Les Stentors presented its team leaders for 2026 with the corps noting that these individuals display “leadership, positive attitude, and commitment, both on the field and off the practice field.”

Madison Scouts

The Madison Scouts hosted their annual history night as the 2026 corps looks to write a new chapter in their storied history.

Memphis Blues

Memphis Blues continues to build “The Unforgettable Songbook” in 2026 with three brass and two color guard positions open.

Music City

Music City looks ready to strike with its brand-new “Venomorphosis” uniforms.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest gave a cinematic look at its SoCal Preview from Moreno Valley, California.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment returned to the competitive stage at Drums Across Nebraska on July 1, notching their very first win of the season.

Raiders

Raiders are 10 days into spring training with openings in brass, color guard and front ensemble percussion.

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm showed off its lineup of 825 marching brass that the corps’ horn line will perform with in 2026.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Dive into the concept and theme of Santa Clara Vanguard’s “With Reckless Abandon” in this video with the corps’ designers.

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades started its 2026 tour right at home in the Pacific Northwest before hitting the road for the DCI Capital Classic in Sacramento, California on Friday, July 3.

Spartans

Spartans debuted “On the World Stage” along with the Boston Crusader at the Beanpot Pre-season Premiere.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta previewed the music of “Golden Summer” at its Concert for the Community in downtown Atlanta.

Troopers

Troopers captured the action at Drums Across Nebraska as the corps moves further “Into Darkness.”

Zephyrus

Zephyrus’ drum line recently took the baseball diamond at a Tulsa Drillers game.

DCI All-Age Updates

Atlanta CV

Atlanta CV’s “SinSations” made its public premiere with one week until Drums Across America in Newnan, Georgia on July 8.

Bushwackers

Bushwackers opened its competitive tour with a 76.800 final score at the Barnum Festival: Champions on Parade.

Cincinnati Tradition

Cincinnati Tradition’s drum line came out hot in warm ups for the Bluecoats Opening Night Community Celebration presented by Huntington Bank.

Columbus Saints

Columbus Saints made sure to catch the premiere of “Is it Recording?” on camera in Alliance, Ohio.

Govenaires

While Govenaires are set to debut “Ride On” at the River City Rhapsody DCI Tour event, you can catch them in St. Peter and Chanhassen, Minnesota as the corps celebrates July 4th.

Hawthorne Caballeros

Hawthorne Caballeros came out of the gates with a 78.700 score at the Barnum Festival: Champions on Parade. Next up is the Drum Corps Grand Prix on July 11.