In This Edition ...
• California corps reveal their 2016 productions
• Insider looks into the latest rehearsal camps
• Remembering the man who bought Pacific Crest its first set of horns
• Plus much more!
The Academy
Get to know the Academy’s 2016 color guard staff.
ArizonaAcademy.org
Blue Devils
This week Blue Devils announced the title of the corps’ 2016 production, “As Dreams Are Made On.”
BlueDevils.org
Blue Knights
The Blue Knights organization is relocating its office and warehouse across town and is in need of volunteers to help with the move on Saturday, May 7.
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Blue Stars
Meet the 2016 inductees into the Blue Stars Hall of Fame.
BlueStars.org
Bluecoats
Bluecoats announced a new partnership with Pageantry Innovations, a leading manufacturer of transportation and organization systems for musical instruments and audio equipment.
Bluecoats.com
The Cadets
The Cadets wrapped up their final off-season rehearsal camp of the year last weekend in Pennington, New Jersey. “Next stop, spring training,” Director George Hopkins said.
YEA.org
Carolina Crown
Seven nominees have been named finalists in Carolina Crown’s 2016 Hall of Fame selection process.
CarolinaCrown.org
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers will host its second annual “Ensuring Our Future” fundraising benefit on Saturday, June 4 at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois.
Cavaliers.org
Colts
The Colts headed outdoors for their April rehearsal camp. Check out these photos recapping the action.
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Heat Wave
Heat Wave members will march 40 laps around the football field as part of the corps’ very first “March-A-Thon” fundraiser.
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Incognito
Incognito’s 2016 production, “Falling,” will feature a number of original compositions and arrangements by corps director Tony T. Nguyen.
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Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts named the members of the corps’ 2016 member leadership team.
MadisonScouts.org
Music City
Performance highlights from Music City’s April rehearsal camp are included in a new video posted to the corps’ Facebook page.
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Oregon Crusaders
In a new video posted following the corps’ April rehearsal camp, Executive Director Mike Quillen updates us on the progress of the Oregon Crusaders.
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Pacific Crest
Martin Rochford, a founding board member of Pacific Crest, passed away this week after battling a long illness. Rochford’s generosity allowed the corps to purchase its first set of brass instruments in 1993.
Pacific-Crest.org
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment’s annual Show of Shows DCI Tour event was recognized at the 25th annual Rockford Area Music Industry Awards as the people’s choice for special events. It marks the fourth year in the row the organization has been honored with the award.
Regiment.org
Pioneer
Pioneer posted a mega photo gallery recapping the corps’ April rehearsal camp.
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River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm has a goal of becoming a World Class corps in five years time. Here’s how you can help the organization achieve that milestone.
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Santa Clara Vanguard
“Force of Nature” will be the title of Santa Clara Vanguard’s 2016 competitive production.
SCVanguard.org
Seattle Cascades
Lewis Norfleet returns to join the 2016 Seattle Cascades as the corps’ artistic director.
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Southwind
A new video features highlights from Southwind’s April rehearsal camp.
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Troopers
Don’t miss this video showing what the Troopers’ brass and percussion sections were up to in recent weeks.
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Past Editions
Corps news and announcements (4/29/16)
Corps news and announcements (4/22/16)