The Academy
The Academy will host an open house for prospective corps members and their parents on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Desert Vista High school in Phoenix, Ariz.
Blue Devils
Happy Holidays from the Blue Devils. Get free shipping on purchases from the corps’ online store through Dec. 16.
Blue Knights
Support the Blue Knights on Dec. 6 during the second annual Colorado Gives Day, a special 24-hour fundraising event.
Blue Star
Bradley Harris has been hired as the Blue Stars’ director of operations. “Brad quickly established himself as an ‘A’ player during the 2011 season and I’m absolutely thrilled to have him on board in a full-time capacity,” Executive Director Brad Furlano said.
Boston Crusaders
After wrapping up their first round of auditions, the Boston Crusaders are looking forward to their upcoming December rehearsal. “We’re expecting around 200 [prospective members] at the December camp. December is when everyone [brass and percussion] comes together for the first time from the remote auditions, so you start to get a real feel for what the corps will be like come summer,” Executive Director Tom Spataro said.
The Cadets
Youth Education in the Arts, parent organization of the Cadets, is looking to hire a full-time director of development. According to the posted job description, this person will manage major donor relationships, alumni relations, direct mail and annual campaigns, as well as web and e-mail based fundraising and fundraising events for the organization. The position is available now and interviews with chosen candidates will be conducted Dec. 19-22.
Carolina Crown
The Carolina Crown 2011 Tour DVD is soon to be released in the corps’ online store. While you’re waiting, check out a video trailer showcasing all of the discs features.
Cascades
You can help the Cascades get a new equipment trailer by simply shopping online. Use the corps’ referral link to Amazon.com and a percentage of everything you spend will be donated to the corps.
The Cavaliers
Good today, Friday, Dec. 2 only, orders of $30 or more on Cavaliers.org will receive a 20 percent discount and free shipping.
Colts
John Howell joins the Colts as marching caption head. “Kevin (Nix, drill designer) and John have worked together on other projects so this provides us with a great synergy between the visual designers and the implementers of the designed product,” Colts Program Coordinator Chris Tomsa said.
Crossmen
Crossmen have teamed up with Contempo Leadership to host a Drum Major eXperience Camp Jan. 27-29 in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day session will include classes in conducting, leadership skills and rehearsal techniques.
Legends
Eat at the Bennigans on Gull Road in Kalamazoo, Mich., Sunday, Dec. 11, to support Legends. On that day the restaurant will donate 20 percent of sales back to the corps.
Mandarins
Sixth-year Mandarins member Chris Langton was recently presented the Outstanding Corps Member of 2011 award. Chosen by his fellow corps members, the award recognizes the Mandarins member who shows “great leadership, dedication, character and citizenship.”
Oregon Crusaders
Oregon Crusaders are $100,00 winners in the latest Chase Community Giving campaign. The corps posted on its webpage: “Thank you again to those who gave us almost 8,000 votes and to those who worked so hard to make it happen.”
Pacific Crest
Until Dec. 9, Pacific Crest is having a holiday sale, offering fans up to 50 percent off merchandise items in its online store and free shipping.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard will host its second TEAM SCV meeting on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Vanguard Hall in Santa Clara, Calif.
Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets
Vanguard Cadets welcome Peter Gomez to the corps’ design staff. Gomez will serve as visual coordinator and color guard caption head.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta’s color guard staff will return for its third year under the direction of caption head Jude Boughton. “Jude and his team have incredible vision for our guard program and have proven themselves as valuable assets to our staff,” Director of Education and Programming Mark Waymire said.
Troopers
Troopers’ 2012 production “This Was the Future” will “take the form of vaudevillian theatre, incorporating the vision of HG Wells and Jules Verne, the spirit of silent movies, and the ingenuity and thrill of a world’s fair.”
Velvet Knights
Help support the Velvet Knights this holiday season by doing your online searching and shopping through GoodSearch.com. The corps also has referral links through other online entities like Amazon.com give a portion of sales back to the corps.
