IN THIS EDITION:
- Crossmen named a top-rated nonprofit organization
- An important story in the 9/11 saga involves a Blue Knights alum
- Latest 2017 membership and audition info
- Plus much more!

The Academy
The Academy announced December dates for its percussion auditions.

Blue Devils
Blue Devils take a look back at 25 years of “Inside the Blue Devils” and “Inside BD360,” one of drum corps’ longest running and most viewed documentary series.

Blue Knights
You may know the remarkable story of the F-16 pilot who had orders on September 11, 2001 to bring down United Flight 93 with her own jet. But did you know she’s a Blue Knights alum?

Blue Stars
Blue Stars will hold its 2017 auditions in six different states.

Bluecoats
Bluecoats will hold auditions for 2017 in Texas, Ohio, California, Georgia, and the United Kingdom.

Boston Crusaders
After putting together a large number of new staff hires, Boston Crusaders announced how to audition for the 2017 corps in person or via video.

The Cadets
The Cadets are now accepting membership applications for the 2017 seaso

Carolina Crown
Membership info for 2017 prospective members is now available for Carolina Crown.

The Cavaliers
Cavaliers will hold educational “Chop Sessions” for Chicagoland brass, woodwind, and percussion students.

Colts
Colts announced the members of the corps’ 2017 music team, which includes four new arrangers and designers.

Crossmen
The Crossmen organization has been honored by GreatNonprofits.org with a top-rated award for 2016.

Guardians
Guardians’ newly-posted video “Life of a Guardian” shows what it’s like to a member of the Houston-based drum corps.

Legends
Here’s how to register for Kalamazoo, Michigan-area auditions for Legends.

Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts named a new visual designer and a new music coordinator for its 2017 season.

Mandarins
Mandarins named a new program coordinator and percussion consultant.

Pacific Crest
For those who want to know what it’s like to march as a member of Pacific Crest, here is a short video summary of the past season.

Phantom Regiment
Two experienced choreographers have joined the Phantom Regiment movement design team.

Racine Scouts
The Racine Scouts recently launched a new website.

Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard has a block of hotel rooms reserved for fans who wish to cheer them on in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

Southwind
Southwind announced membership info and audition dates for the 2017 season.

Spartans
Spartans posted membership info for 2017 prospective members.

Troopers
Have you ever wanted to learn about running a drum corps from the inside? Troopers is looking for volunteer administrative interns for the corps’ 2017 summer tour.