7th Regiment
7th Regiment recognized the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund and the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut for their contributions which funded new uniforms and instruments as the corps expanded from 65 to 90 members.
Blue Devils
Wrapping up its fifth year of existence, the Blue Devils’ System Blue educational camps and clinics has grown to serve more than 800 students across the country and around the world.
Blue Stars
Blue Stars are once again recruiting to fill the ranks of its Alumni and All-Star Corps that will march in the La Crosse Oktoberfest Parade on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Wisconsin.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders announced its audition dates and locations for members interested in joining the corps for its 2014 summer season. Auditions will be offered in six different states over four weekends.
The Cadets
In a recently posted feature, second-year mellophone player Jenna Alchevsky gives prospective members a thorough list of bullet points of what to expect at Cadets’ auditions.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers announced that in addition to his role as percussion arranger, Michael McIntosh will step back in as percussion caption head for the corps’ 2014 season. “We’re excited that McIntosh is taking an even more active role in the development of the percussion program, as well as influencing the educational and creative direction of the organization,” Director Adolph DeGrauwe said.
City Sound
Last weekend City Sound had a successful first rehearsal of its drum line and SoundSport team.
Colts
Colts posted a list of the big winners from the Colts Booster Club’s raffles held in the spring and summer.
Crossmen
Jason Buckingham will step down from his role as Crossmen brass caption head, a position he’s held since 2011. “Jason was pivotal to the success of the horn line and the entire corps in recent years,” Program Coordinator Ed Devlin said.
Jersey Surf
For the first time in the corps’ history, Jersey Surf will host a workshop and auditions for field conductors at its camps Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 20-22 in Sicklerville, N.J.
Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts are just under a month away from their grand 75th anniversary celebration coming to Madison, Wis. Sept. 27-28. View a list of events, order your tickets and reserve your hotel room today.
Mandarins
Key Poulan has been named program director of the Mandarins. In the position he will oversee all parts of the creative content of the corps’ 2014 production, along with management of the design staff members, show design schedule and budget.
Pacific Crest
Registration is now open for the annual Pacific Crest Charity Golf Tournament. The event will take place Friday, Oct. 4 at Los Serranos Golf and Country Club in Chino Hills, Calif.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment recognized the passing of longtime corps supporter Mario Bonassin who served as the director of the Phantom Regiment Cadets in the 1980s.
Spartans
Those interested in joining the 2014 Spartans should attend the corps’ open house event which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 in Nashua, N.H.
