The Academy
In conjunction with this week’s launch of the DCI Fan Network, the Academy also debuted a brand new Web site for fans with the latest news and information about the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts.
Capital Sound
This summer Capital Sound will unveil new uniforms marking the final piece of a rebranding of the corps’ identity started back in 2007. As noted in a corps press release, the design by Stanbury Uniforms is “an evolution of their current uniform with a crisp, modern design.”
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers released new details about the group’s 2008 program “Samurai” which will be based on original pieces by corps composers Richard Saucedo, Jim Casella and Erik Johnson.
Crossmen
Crossmen mellophone player Kristen “KK” Richard has been awarded a spot in the new all-female marching stage show “Odyssey.” The new production will debut in Japan in October of 2008.
Impulse
At the beginning of May, Impulse announced the selection of Byron De Ocampo as the corps’ drum major. A first-year member of the corps, De Ocampo comes to Impulse with four years experience with the Trabuco Hills High School Marching Band in Mission Viejo, Calif.
Oregon Crusaders
Oregon Crusaders recently posted a video recapping the corps’ rehearsal camp from May 3.
Spirit
Spirit will call on its “crack team of smoked meat professionals” when the corps throws its eighth annual family picnic for corps members, alumni, family, fans and friends on Sunday, May 25 in Jacksonville, Ala.
Troopers
A new trailer for “America’s Core,” a documentary about the Troopers produced and directed by corps alum Michael Gough, has been posted on the film’s MySpace page. “America’s Core” is scheduled to debut on June 14 in the Troopers’ hometown of Casper, Wyo.
