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Corps news and announcements

7th Regiment

7th Regiment

7th Regiment will host its annual awards banquet on Sunday, Oct. 20 in New London, Conn. Tickets are $20 per person with no charge for 2013 corps members.

Blue Knights

Blue Knights

More than 100 attended an educational Blue Knights percussion clinic last weekend.

Blue Saints

Blue Saints

Anthony Rice will serve as Blue Saints brass instructor and musical arranger for the corps’ 2014 season. Rice will be joined by returning staff members Anthony Lepage, Ryan Robson and Richard Blackstock.

Bluecoats

Bluecoats

Check out a photo gallery from last weekend’s Browns vs. Dolphins NFL football game which featured the first performance of the Cleveland Brown Drumline, an ensemble put together by the Bluecoats.

The Cadets

The Cadets

The Cadets will be sending out audition materials on Sept. 17. Fill out the corps’ online form to get your name on the list.

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers

The Cavaliers will host several fall “chop sessions” in the Chicagoland area for male and female percussion students (ages 14-22). The five-hour educational workshops are designed to improve students’ percussion skills while preparing them for drum corps and winter drum line auditions.

Colts

Colts

Colts are featured in a new promotional video from Yamaha celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary.

Crossmen

Crossmen

The Crossmen Invitational Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Course in Keller, Texas. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Crossmen.

Madison Scouts

Madison Scouts

Tickets to the Madison Scouts’ 75th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 28 in Madison, Wis., will only be sold until Sunday, Sept. 21.

Mandarins

Mandarins

Members are being recruited for the Sacramento Kings Corps, a performing ensemble presented by the Mandarins that will perform at home games and other events for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.

Pacific Crest

Pacific Crest

After two years on the job, David Pham has stepped down from his position as corps manager of Pacific Crest. Gabriel Cobas has been appointed interim corps manager. “I am eager to get to work and provide a positive experience for all members and staff,” Cobas said.

Phantom Regiment

Phantom Regiment

Annie Pelka has been promoted to caption head of Phantom Regiment’s color guard section. “Annie has been a valuable member of the guard staff for several years now and is absolutely the right person to be taking the helm,” Corps Director Dan Farrell said.

Pioneer

Pioneer

If you’re thinking about joining Pioneer in 2014 and have questions about the audition experience, check out the corps’ interest and auditions group on Facebook.

Racine Scouts

Racine Scouts

Racine Scouts are recruiting volunteers to work at the corps’ concession stand fundraiser at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. this Sunday, Sept. 15. Transportation and a meal will be provided.

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta

Spirit of Atlanta is organizing a winter color guard ensemble. An information session and educational clinic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 at a location to be announced.

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