IN THIS EDITION:
- Academy introduces new executive director
- Buccaneers announce 2025 show title
- Myrtle Wavez reveal inaugural drum major
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
Morris’ relationship with the Troopers began in 2004 when he started helping the corps with its souvenir booth. Partially due to his experience running his own company and his degree in accounting, he was asked to become the director in 2006, responsible for bringing the corps out of a year of inactivity.
Relocating to Wyoming to assume the directorship, Morris said in a 2007 DCI.org interview of his initial impressions: “I was hit by the mystique and history of the corps and the connection they have to the City of Casper. The corps is an institution, a legacy to the city. I would run into people such as my neighbor and people at the grocery store and they all said we needed to get the corps back on the field.”
With his long hair and silver beard, Morris fit right into Casper, rarely seen without his signature western-style hat featuring the Troopers’ iconic crossed-sabers emblem. He quickly helped get the corps back on its feet as the group underwent a comprehensive rebuild that touched all aspects of the organization.
“The board of directors, design team, staff and kids all raised the bar,” he said. “We changed the way we approached our programming, rehearsals and attitudes. We took nothing for granted and demanded the best from ourselves.”
DCI All-Age Updates
1. Reading Buccaneers » 95.925
2. Hawthorne Caballeros » 93.825
3. Bushwackers » 92.625
4. Atlanta CV » 89.575
5. Hurricanes » 86.800
- 8:00 a.m. – Registration
- 9:00 a.m. – Sectional instruction
- 12:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 12:45 p.m. – Sectional instruction
- 3:15 p.m. – Q&A with the corps directors
- 4:00 p.m. – Info fair with individual corps
“It is a no-pressure environment to “be in the shoes” of a drum corps performer for a day. Even though it’s low pressure, the staff still hold you to a standard, which I appreciated a lot.”
“It wasn’t as intimidating as I had thought, and it being a low-pressure environment helped me learn more without stress. It gave me valuable advice for my potential future in drum corps.”
“Even if you’re unsure if you’ll ever do drum corps, it teaches a lot of fundamentals that will help make you a better leader — as well as skills you can take back and teach your band.”
“If you are on the edge about (marching band), just try it. It's a reasonable price to learn about many opportunities. You get to learn, eat, make connections, and have fun.”
IN THIS EDITION:
- Academy introduces new executive director
- Buccaneers announce 2025 show title
- Myrtle Wavez reveal inaugural drum major
- DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
- And more!
The Academy
The Academy introduced Josh Thye as its newest executive director. “With a vision for growth and a passion for what The Academy stands for,” the corps said, “Josh is ready to lead us into an exciting new chapter.”
Blue Devils
Check out photos from Blue Devils’ 2024 season-ending awards banquet.
Blue Knights
Interested auditionees can attend Blue Knights’ December 7 percussion audition in Indianapolis.
Blue Knights
Interested auditionees can attend Blue Knights’ December 7 percussion audition in Indianapolis.
Blue Knights
Interested auditionees can attend Blue Knights’ December 7 percussion audition in Indianapolis.
DCI All-Age Updates
Blue Knights
Interested auditionees can attend Blue Knights’ December 7 percussion audition in Indianapolis.
Blue Knights
Interested auditionees can attend Blue Knights’ December 7 percussion audition in Indianapolis.
Four corps laid claim to the coveted Jim Ott Award for Best Brass Performance throughout the 2000s.
The Academy
"Awayday Blue" — 2nd Place, 97.600
"Awayday Blue" — 2nd Place, 97.600
Quarterfinals: 19.70 (1st)
Semifinals: 19.90 (1st)
Finals: 19.70 (1st)
The Academy
"Awayday Blue" — 2nd Place, 97.600
"Awayday Blue" — 2nd Place, 97.600
Quarterfinals: 19.70 (1st)
Semifinals: 19.90 (1st)
Finals: 19.70 (1st)
The Academy
"Awayday Blue" — 2nd Place, 97.600
