IN THIS EDITION:
- Pioneer looks to Joan of Arc for inspiration
- Record turnouts at audition sites
- Holiday deals from your favorite corps
- And more!
Blue Devils
The Blue Devils will send a performing ensemble to Taiwan for a week-long trip as part of the International Band Festival in Chiayi City.
Blue Knights
The Blue Knights are mourning the loss of longtime volunteer Rhoda Story who passed away this week after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats announced the return of Bob Higgins to the corps’ brass instructional staff.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders staff member and DCI Hall of Fame member James Campbell was recently presented the Yamaha Legacy in Education Award.
The Cadets
Bob Chreste, the director of bands at Stephen F. Austin High School in Texas, has been named the Cadets’ visual caption supervisor.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown saw a record turnout during the corps’ first audition camps of the year.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers’ GearWORKS Chop Session series gives percussion, brass and woodwind students the opportunity to learn from and work with Cavaliers staff members. Upcoming events are on the schedule for December and January in River Grove, Illinois.
Colts
The Colts’ year-end banquet including the presentation of a number of awards including those for outstanding first-year members, most improved members and Colts member of the year.
Crossmen
Crossmen members recap the corps’ recent audition camp in Dallas in this recently-posted YouTube video.
Legends
Get free shipping on the Legends Christmas ornament if ordered by December 13.
Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts are collaborating with the Wisconsin Bankers Association to launch nVestWisconsin, LLC, a crowdfunding website that supports local nonprofits, businesses and projects.
Mandarins
The Mandarins send seasons greetings in the organization’s recently-posted winter-edition video newsletter.
Music City
Music City is expecting a hefty crowd of some 400 prospective members in attendance at the corps’ upcoming audition camp beginning December 11 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Pacific Crest
Generous donors helped Pacific Crest raise nearly $4,000 as part of #GivingTuesday.
Phantom Regiment
Get free shipping from now to the end of the year from Phantom Regiment along with a great sale on many popular items.
Pioneer
Pioneer’s 2016 production, “St. Joan of Arc,” will feature music by Samuel Hazo, Barber, and Stravinsky, among others.
Spartans
Spartans added new merchandise to the corps’ online store just in time for the holidays.
