IN THIS EDITION:
- Familiar face returns to Spirit of Atlanta design staff
- Southwind appoints new corps director
- Other corps staff updates and changes
- Plus much more!
The Battalion
As they start to gear up for their 2017 season, members of the Battalion took a moment on National Dog Day to celebrate the official corps dog Ike.
Blue Devils B
Blue Devils B was featured this week in Contra Costa County newspaper, “The Press.”
Blue Knights
After 25 years of service and more than 250,000 miles traveled, Blue Knights is looking to replace its well-worn food truck.
Blue Stars
Blue Stars is inviting all alums to participate in the upcoming Oktoberfest Parade in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Bluecoats
Audition packets are now available for the Bluecoats’ 2017 audition experience camps.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders continues to add to its growing list of instructors, this week bolstering its color guard staff.
The Cadets
The Cadets announced that Drew Shanefield will take over this season for longtime arranger Jay Bocook, who will take on a consultant role in 2017.
Carolina Crown
Vic Firth went behind the scenes with an up-close video of Carolina Crown’s front ensemble during the final week of the season.
The Cavaliers
Determined to build on the success of the corps’ 2016 production, the Cavaliers have signed all of the primary members of its design team to a multi-year agreement.
Colts
Colts introduced Chad Miller as brass caption head and Benjamin Pyles as percussion caption head and arranger.
Crossmen
Crossmen posted information about its annual eXperience audition camps.
Louisiana Stars
Louisiana Stars was recognized as the Most Improved Open Class Corps at the 2016 DCI World Championships.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts has its “gently used” Yamaha marching brass instruments for sale.
Mandarins
Mandarins revealed the dates of its Performing Arts Educational Sessions, held in partnership with the Sacramento State School of Music.
Oregon Crusaders
The Oregon Crusaders’ winter guard ensemble has changed its name to Compass Rose. Here’s info on registration and auditions.
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment program director Dan Farrell was inducted into the DCI Hall of Fame last month. Check out his speech from the induction ceremony.
Raiders
Raiders give a shout out to the numerous high schools who have provided corps members with fundamentals in music and education.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Information is now available on how to sign up to audition to be part of the three-time World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard Winter Guard.
Southwind
Southwind appointed Dr. Lawrence LeClaire as its new corps director. An assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of South Alabama, LeClaire previously served as vice president of the Southwind Alumni Association Board of Directors and as a recruiting manager for the corps.
Spirit of Atlanta
Developing the corps’ color guard program in the 1980s, Spirit of Atlanta announces the return of Sal Salas to serve as artistic director and program coordinator.
Troopers
Information on how to audition for the 2017 Troopers is now available. .
