Corps news and announcements
by Drum Corps International
In This Edition ...
• Blue Devils’ “Little Big Shot”
• Carolina Crown’s latest sneak peek
• Crossmen and Mandarins’ BIG Days of Giving
• And more!
The Academy
The Academy Alumni Association launched a new “The More You Give the More You Get” fundraising campaign.
ArizonaAcademy.org
Blue Devils
This Sunday (8 p.m. PT/7 p.m. CT), a Blue Devils ensemble will back up a young baton-twirling drum major on the NBC television show “Little Big Shots.”
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Blue Stars
Blue Stars posted their spring training schedule for the end of June in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
BlueStars.org
Boston Crusaders
Tom Santino, a music educator who led the corps’ brass line in the late 1990s, has been selected for induction into the Boston Crusaders Hall of Fame.
BostonCrusaders.org
The Cadets
The Cadets invite you to attend the group’s rehearsal this Sunday, May 1 in Pennington, New Jersey. The corps will offer attendees a special meet-and-greet and the chance to hear its entire 2016 musical production.
YEA.org
Carolina Crown
After the corps’ rehearsal camp last weekend in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Carolina Crown posted a sneak peek performance clip of the corps’ 2016 production.
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Cascades
Michael Tran has been named the new corps director of the Cascades.
SeattleCascades.org
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers announced the title of their 2016 production, “Propaganda,” which will feature musical selections by Henry Purcell, Morton Gould, Dario Marianelli and John Adams.
Cavaliers.org
Crossmen
The Crossmen request your assistance as the organization participates in “The Big Give S.A.” on Tuesday, May 3. The 24-hour fundraising campaign will aid more than 1,000 San Antonio nonprofit organizations. All donors to the Crossmen will get a sneak peek at the corps’ new 2016 uniform.
Crossmen.org
Genesis
Check out these photos from Genesis’ April rehearsal camp.
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Golden Empire
Check out these photos from Golden Empire’s recent percussion and color guard rehearsal camp.
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Guardians
Jenne Brauchle is the newest edition to the Guardians’ percussion staff.
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Madison Scouts
Check out this video recapping the Madison Scouts’ final off-season rehearsal camp of 2016.
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Mandarins
Mandarins has a goal of $30,000 it’s looking to surpass during the “Big Day of Giving,” a fundraising campaign scheduled for Tuesday, May 3.
Mandarins.org
Music City
Music City had 160 in attendance during its recent April rehearsal camp. Check out these photos from the weekend.
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Oregon Crusaders
A once-in-a-lifetime Egyptian vacation is just one of many items up for bid at the Oregon Crusaders’ upcoming dinner and auction fundraiser.
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Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest’s 2015 accomplishments are highlighted in the organization’s online annual report.
Pacific-Crest.org
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment alumni, just days are left for you to register to be a part of the alumni corps that will perform during the organization’s 60th Anniversary Celebration this summer.
Regiment.org
River City Rhythm
The River City Rhythm Charity Golf Scramble will take place on Friday, June 10 in Somerset, Wisconsin.
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Vanguard Cadets
Vanguard Cadets named its 2016 drum majors.
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Past Editions
Corps news and announcements (4/22/16)
Corps news and announcements (4/15/16)