Corps news and announcements
by Drum Corps International
In This Edition ...
• An inside look at recent rehearsal camps
• Vanguard Cadets name 2016 drum majors
• Carolina Crown supports local middle school students
• And more!
The Academy
The Academy is working to meet a $7,500 matching gift challenge as part of the WM Phoenix Open Birdies for Charity campaign.
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Blue Devils
As part of the annual NAMM convention in Anaheim, System Blue revealed a new initiative to manufacture its own brass and percussion instruments.
SystemBlue.org
Blue Knights
The Blue Knights are mourning the loss of Lynn Lindstrom. A founder and former executive director of Winter Guard International, Lindstrom chaired the Blue Knights-run Drums Along the Rockies DCI Tour event since 1985.
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Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown partnered with the York County (South Carolina) Arts Commission in receiving a grant for the 2016 York County Honor Band. Next week middle school band students will participate in educational clinics and perform in concert as part of Carolina Crown’s Partnership in Education initiative.
CarolinaCrown.org
Colts
Used flag silks are 50 percent off through the month of February from the Colts’ online store.
Colts.org
Crossmen
The Crossmen got some quality rehearsal time in outdoors during the corps’ January rehearsal camp.
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Mandarins
Mandarins will be hosting a special Alumni Bingo Night on Saturday, February 20 in Sacramento.
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Oregon Crusaders
The Oregon Crusaders are less than a week away from raffling off a once-in-a-lifetime five-star nine-day adventure through Egypt.
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Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment posted more than 400 photos captured during the corps’ January rehearsal camp.
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Vanguard Cadets
Vanguard Cadets named the two drum majors who will lead the corps during its 2016 season.
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Spirit of Atlanta
Local news profiled Spirit of Atlanta’s recent audition camp at Coosa High School in Rome, Georgia.
NorthwestGeorgiaNews.com
Troopers
Troopers is seeking an experienced tour manager to work with the corps during its 2016 season.
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Past Editions
Corps news and announcements (1/22/15)
Corps news and announcements (1/15/15)