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Photo by: Drum Corps International

07-10-2026
07:00

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

Boston Crusaders ring in the 4th with cannons
Mandarins, Vanguard Cadets take steps to return in 2027
Bluecoats’ “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
And more!

7th Regiment

7th Regiment captured its joint encore of “Sweet Caroline” with Spartans and Boston Crusaders at the Beanpot Preseason Premiere.

The Academy

The Academy landed a score of 69.250 with “In the Center of the Ring” at DCI West in Stanford.

Arsenal

Arsenal celebrated its 4th of July weekend in Alpine, Texas.

The Battalion

The Battalion has an immediate opening for a trumpet player.

Blue Devils

Blue Devils took flight with “ZEI” in Stanford Stadium as the corps now moves south for the Western Corps Connection on Friday, July 10 and Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, July 11.

Blue Devils B

Blue Devils B set the table with “Mise en Place” at DCI West, taking first in Open Class competition with a score of 67.700.

Blue Knights

Blue Knights and “The Sky Between” reached a 74.500 score at The Kiwanis Thunder of Drums in Minnesota.

Blue Stars

Blue Stars officially opened “Collection ’26: The Galleries” at its home show, River City Rhapsody, in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Bluecoats

Bluecoats collabed with singer/songwriter Courtney Swain during spring training for a very special performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” “Courtney’s ability to build musical worlds with her own voice is simply unmatched,” the corps posted with the video.

Boston Crusaders

The replay of Boston Crusaders’ 4th of July performance of “1812 Overture” with the Boston Pops is a must-see video.

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown felt right at home with its CrownBEAT performance in Lexington, South Carolina.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers have immediate high brass openings as the corps takes “The Lost Boys” through the Midwest.

Colts

The Colts and its “American Experiment” built momentum in Mankato, Minnesota with a score of 75.050

Colt Cadets

Colt Cadets raced over to Skokie, Illinois for the town’s 4th of July parade.

Crossmen

Crossmen are officially on the road and kicked off their competitive tour at Celebration in Brass in Iowa.

Gems

Gems performed in the Boise, Idaho 4th of July parade; thanking the “Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4000 Meridian, Idaho for graciously allowing the Boise Gems to use their honor guard equipment.”

Genesis

Genesis has an immediate opening for a media specialist responsible for capturing photo and video of the corps’ performances.

Gold

Gold wrapped its NorCal leg of the tour and has since returned south kicking off several events including the corps’ Gold Showcase “home show.”

Guardians

Guardians are set to host their upcoming community night, featuring an open rehearsal and preview show at Naaman Forest High School in Garland, Texas.

Heat Wave

Heat Wave has immediate openings in its brass section.

Impulse

Impulse highlighted its time in the great Northwest from Portland, Oregon to Sacramento, California.

Les Stentors

Les Stentors paraded through Gloucester, Massachusetts over the 4th of July weekend.

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts showed off its Pageantry Innovations synthesizer equipment for the summer tour.

Mandarins

Mandarins Performing Arts Board of Directors will begin the formal process of returning the corps back to the Drum Corps International field in 2027.

Memphis Blues

Memphis Blues has openings for brass and color guard performers.

Music City

Music City and “Venomorphosis” slithered to Sevierville, Tennessee for its 2026 competitive debut.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest introduced its brass staff ahead of its “Irresistible” competitive opening weekend in southern California.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment has embraced the “Bloodlines” culture in the early season.

Raiders

Raiders has an opening for a tuba player.

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm climbed to a score of 63.300 at the Kiwanis Thunder of Drums in Minnesota.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara Vanguard announced that it is taking steps to bring the Vanguard Cadets back in 2027, focused on a regional touring model on the west coast.

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades reflected on its first run of shows before locking in for the Western Corps Connection on Friday, July 10.

Spartans

Spartans are working hard to debut “On the World Stage” at the Cavalcade of Brass on Friday, July 10 with the help of Ultimate Drill Book.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta’s “Golden Summer” kicked off close to home in Sevierville, Tennessee and with its home show in Newnan, Georgia.

Troopers

Troopers earned a 73.750 score at River City Rhapsody in La Crosse, Wisconsin, as the corps traverses its midwestern leg of the tour.

Zephyrus

Zephyrus has a packed week of community performances and DCI competition ahead.

DCI All-Age Updates

Atlanta CV

Atlanta CV debuted “SinSations,” right in its own backyard in Newnan, Georgia, with a score of 72.350.

Cincinnati Tradition

Cincinnati Tradition continues to craft “Chambers” ahead of its next performance at Music on the Mountain.

Columbus Saints

Columbus Saints are hiring an ensemble director and assistant director for its winter guard program.

Fusion Core

Fusion Core kept busy over the 4th of July holiday weekend with a tour of Baltimore area parades.

Govenaires

Govenaires didn’t have to ride very far to Mankato, Minnesota; scoring a 72.000 and a first-place All-Age finish at The Kiwanis Thunder of Drums.

Hawthorne Caballeros

Hawthorne Caballeros gave a closer look at what the corps is weaving this season in “Entwine.”

Hurricanes

Hurricanes are holding it down in Seymour, Connecticut ahead of the Drum Corps Grand Prix on Saturday, July 11 in Clifton, New Jersey.

MBI

MBI member Jess Fedje was nominated for the DCI Yokohama All-Stars scholarship award, with the corps stating, “they have given an unbelievable amount of time and dedication to the drum corps community and MBI, for the past 14 years!”