In This Edition ...
• Colts appoint new percussion team
• Spartans alum awarded $2.6 million research grant
• Wisconsin corps name new assistant directors
• Plus much more!
The Academy
Lee Beddis has been named the Academy’s new percussion caption supervisor. Beddis’ instructional experience includes work with the Madison Scouts, Star of Indiana, Phantom Regiment, Glassmen and Carolina Crown.
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The Battalion
In a flashback to the summer of 2016, the Battalion posted more than 100 photos from the corps’ first public performance on June 21.
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Blue Devils
Check out this deleted scene from the television docu-series “Clash of the Corps,” in which a member of the Blue Devils offers financial advice to another.
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Blue Stars
Blue Stars appointed Lizzie Miller as assistant corps director. Miller is a former drum major of the corps, receiving the 2015 Blue Stars “Member of the Year” award.
BlueStars.org
Bluecoats
This week Bluecoats added new personnel to its instructional staff including an assistant music ensemble coordinator and battery percussion coordinator.
Bluecoats.com
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders is requesting input for a survey being conducted about the corps’ uniforms. Participants will be invited to enter a giveaway for an Amazon gift card.
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The Cadets
If you missed the first installment of the new television docu-series “Clash of the Corps” featuring the Cadets this week, the corps tells you how you can catch up.
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Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown introduces its 2017 color guard instructional staff and creative team.
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Colts
Colts named the members of its 2017 percussion instructional staff.
Colts.org
Colt Cadets
The Colts organization has announced David Alford as Colt Cadets’ new director. "I'm overjoyed for this opportunity to work for the Colts organization after it gave me such a rewarding and life-changing experience as a member," Alford said.
Colts.org
Crossmen
A variety of practice and show flags utilized by the Crossmen color guard section over the past several years are available for purchase on the corps’ website.
Crossmen.org
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts alums David Lofy and Eric Perry have joined the corps’ leadership team as assistant director and program assistant, respectively.
MadisonScouts.org
Oregon Crusaders
Oregon Crusaders announced audition camp dates in Portland, Los Angeles and Houston for prospective 2017 members.
OregonCrusaders.org
Pacific Crest
During the Halloween season, sales of this Pacific Crest pumpkin-carving template will benefit the corps.
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Phantom Regiment
This week Phantom Regiment named new visual and color guard caption heads to its instructional staff roster.
Regiment.org
River City Rhythm
Prospective corps members are invited to check out River City Rhythm’s booth at two upcoming marching band events on Saturday, October 8.
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Santa Clara Vanguard
Did you know Santa Clara Vanguard will be marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade? Here’s how you can help the corps with its expenses.
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Shadow
Shadow is recruiting members to join its Shadow Indoor Percussion group, the only independent WGI Sport of the Arts percussion ensemble in Wisconsin.
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Spartans
A Spartans alum has been awarded a $2.6 million research grant by the National Institute of Health.
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Troopers
Troopers gives a salute to the history of the corps in a new video posted to YouTube.
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Past Editions
Corps news and announcements (9/30/16)
Corps news and announcements (9/23/16)