Santa Clara Vanguard

Photo by: Drum Corps International

07-17-2026
11:52

Corps news and announcements

by Drum Corps International

IN THIS EDITION:

Vanguard works with 31-time jump rope world champion
Blue Devils International hits the field in The Netherlands
Madison Scouts get festive for Piggly Wiggly Day
DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
And more!

7th Regiment

7th Regiment is set to host its annual home show, Sounds by the Seaport, at New London High School on Friday, July 17.

The Academy

The Academy moved closer to the 75 point milestone at DCI New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Arsenal

Arsenal achieved a score of 62.100 in Albuquerque before returning to the Lone Star State.

The Battalion

The Battalion has an immediate opening for a tuba player.

Blue Devils

Blue Devils’ international corps premiered its show “Old, New, Borrowed & Blue” at the World Music Contest in Kerkrade, The Netherlands.

Blue Devils B

Blue Devils B topped the SoCal Classic in Buena Park with a score of 72.500. They’ll return to action at the Open Class World Championship Prelims this August in Dayton, Ohio.

Blue Knights

Blue Knights showed off the sights at DCI Hutchinson as the corps crossed the 80 point threshold in Kansas.

Blue Stars

Life imitates art in Blue Stars’ 2026 production.

Bluecoats

Meet Darius Edwards, one of the latest to work with Bluecoats designers as part of the organization’s annual fellowship program.

Boston Crusaders

As the corps heads into Texas, the Boston Crusaders are calling on supporters to join the organization’s “Built on Giants” program.

Carolina Crown

Carolina Crown took the Yokohama Tire fan-favorite title at the recent DCI Broken Arrow event.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers filtered tour life through the lo-fi with its second episode of “Boys in the Band.”

Colts

Colts and their “American Experiment” reached a score of 79.650 at DCI Broken Arrow in Oklahoma.

Colt Cadets

Colt Cadets raced to the halfway mark of their tour in Olathe, Kansas and will return for the March On! event on July 22.

Columbians

Columbians will host its national tour send-off in Spokane, Washington on Friday, July 17.

Crossmen

Crossmen rounded out their time on the great plains and will return home to San Antonio for the DCI Southwestern Championship on Saturday, July 18.

Gems

DCI.org recapped the conclusion of Gems’ very first season as an Open Class affiliate corps.

Gold

Gold left Southern California with momentum, scoring 69.700 in Buena Park, before heading to Texas.

Guardians

Guardians are set to welcome the DCI Tour to Texas and will certainly look the part.

Impulse

Impulse gave an inside look into the DCI West edition of “Around the Table.” The corps recently wrapped its season at the SoCal Classic with a score of 68.100.

Madison Scouts

Piggly Wiggly Day is a Madison Scouts institution. See the fun the corps was up during this free day over the 4th of July holiday.

Memphis Blues

Memphis Blues is seeking performers in mellophone and color guard.

Music City

Music City continues to undergo its “Venomorphosis,” earning a score of 73.800 at DCI Hutchinson in Kansas.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest recapped its homecoming at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.

Phantom Regiment

Since its podium finish in Hutchinson, Kansas, Phantom Regiment’s “Bloodline” has officially marched into Texas.

Raiders

Raiders revealed its 2026 program, “Threadworx,” which will debut at the Buccaneer Classic on Saturday, July 18.

River City Rhythm

River City Rhythm has an immediate opening for a baritone player.

Santa Clara Vanguard

Santa Clara Vanguard, working with 31-time jump rope world champion Tori Boggs, has perfected the art in its production “With Reckless Abandon.”

Seattle Cascades

Seattle Cascades reflect on their time in Pasadena after crossing the 70-point milestone for the first time this season.

Spartans

Spartans are in the heart of Texas as they prepare for DCI Houston on Friday, July 17.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta’s “Golden Summer” continued onto Broken Arrow, Oklahoma where the corps earned a score of 78.450.

Troopers

Troopers gave an in-depth analysis of its 2026 production with “Into Dark: Decoding the Troopers.”

Zephyrus

Zephyrus traced the path to DCI Broken Arrow with “Neverlost,” scoring a 63.150 as the hometown Open Class corps at the event.

DCI All-Age Updates

Atlanta CV

Atlanta CV felt the southern hospitality at the DCI Northern Alabama event.

Bushwackers

Bushwackers crossed the 80-point mark at the Drum Corps Grand Prix in Clifton, New Jersey.

Cincinnati Tradition

Cincinnati Tradition continued its corps member introduction series.

Columbus Saints

The Columbus Saints have an immediate opening for a baritone player.

Fusion Core

Fusion Core highlighted its marimba section in its “learn the beats” series.

Govenaires

Govenaires have set up a GoFundMe to replace items lost after severe weather caused the corps’ trailer to go into a ditch. “After assessing the damage, we’re now working to replace essential items as quickly as possible so we can keep our members fed, our tour moving forward and our season on track,” the corps posted.

Hawthorne Caballeros

The Hawthorne Caballeros swung percussion and color guard caption wins with an overall score of 83.250 at the Drum Corps Grand Prix in Clifton, New Jersey.