IN THIS EDITION:
- Cadets name 2016 section leaders
- Bluecoats glow orange
- Watchmen will take on Goliath
- And more!
Blue Devils
Just in time for the kickoff of the holiday season, the Blue Devils will offer free shipping on all orders from the corps’ online store through December 18.
Blue Stars
Yamaha announced today that the Blue Stars will perform with the company’s brass and percussion instruments beginning with the corps’ 2016 season. “We decided that if we give our students the best equipment possible, we are also providing them with the greatest chance to succeed, so we are going with Yamaha across the board,” Blue Stars executive director Brad Furlano said.
Bluecoats
The Bluecoats glowed orange this past week thanks to these pumpkins carved by loyal fans.
Boston Crusaders
The Boston Crusaders will host the National Senior Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps “Reunion Concert” on Saturday, November 21, in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The Cadets
Meet the section leaders of the 2016 Cadets who will be led by returning drum major Kendall Stevenson. “There’s a great leadership team in place, and while many of them are new to the team, they are all three-plus-year veteran members, so I am confident that they’ll provide great things for the drum corps,” Stevenson said.
Carolina Crown
As the saying goes, “If the crown fits, wear it,” and this furry four-legged drum corps fan proves it.
Colts
Drill designer Jon Bay and tour director Max Meigel are two of the new names on the Colts Cadets’ staff roster for 2016.
Genesis
Several new and familiar faces will join Genesis’ brass staff this summer.
Guardians
Guardians announced the members of the corps’ 2016 brass staff who will be led by caption head Brandon Day.
Legends
Mike Grimes joins Legends as assistant director and tour manager for the corps’ 2016 season. “Mike brings experience along with a passion for education and the activity. He also shares our values and commitment to excellence,” executive director Ibe Sodawalla said.
Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts extended the contract of corps director Dann Petersen through October of 2018. “As an organization we are privileged to have the leadership and experience that Dann brings to his role,” Executive Director Chris Komnick said.
Mandarins
Andy Mroczek has been named Mandarins color guard choreographer and designer for the corps’ 2016 season.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment’s caption heads will give prospective members an overview of the corps’ upcoming auditions on Tuesday, November 10, during an interactive live-streaming webcast kicking off at 8 p.m. CT.
Pioneer
Pioneer will host a comedy fundraiser on Thursday, November 19, in Milwaukee.
River City Rhythm
Next week, River City Rhythm will participate in Give to the Max Day, a fundraiser that benefits Minnesota nonprofits and schools.
Santa Clara Vanguard
For the first time ever, Santa Clara Vanguard will send a contingent overseas to represent Drum Corps International at the Taoyuan International Band Festival in Taiwan.
Spirit of Atlanta
Freddy Martin, the founding director of Spirit of Atlanta and a DCI Hall of Fame member, will return to the organization this summer as part of a brand new staff of brass instructors.
Troopers
Troopers member Cameron Honnen returns to the Troopers as horn sergeant for the corps’ 2016 season.
Watchmen
Watchmen’s 2016 competitive production will tell the story of Goliath.
