Blue Devils
The blue Devils donated 48 brass instruments to the Field Band Foundation of South Africa. “As part of our One Music One World initiative, we are proud to expand our support of the Field Band Foundation,” Blue Devils Executive Director David Gibbs said. “Their work has a powerful effect on the lives of young people in South Africa and we are definitely honored to grow our partnership.”
Blue Stars
Blue Stars posted a roster of 2013 brass and percussion staff members on their website.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights will welcome a new visual staff to the corps in 2013. Todd Clevenger, who currently works with Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, will lead the visual team.
The Cadets
Cadets Director George Hopkins will host a webinar the evening of Sunday, Oct. 7 to discuss plans for the corps’ 2013 production.
Cascades
Cascades announced the members of their 2013 design staff. “This design team brings with them a wealth of knowledge and experience from marching band and drum corps, Program Director Nick Benson said. “They are well established in the Northwest as top notch designers and teachers and we can look forward to what they can bring to the team this year.”
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers announced the dates of their 2013 educational clinic and audition camps. This year the corps will host these auditions in Chicago, Austin and Edmond, Okla.
Madison Scouts
The Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps Association’s annual meeting will take place Friday, Nov. 2 in Madison, Wis. The meeting will include a “state of the corps” address by board President Jeff Manion and Executive Director Chris Komnick.
Mandarins
Mandarins posted information about their 2013 audition camps which will kick off Nov. 24-25 in the Sacramento, Calif. area.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Santa Clara Vanguard’s 2013 brass audition and technique books are now available for purchase from the SCV online store.
Spartans
Fred Ford will join the Spartans’ design staff in 2013.
Troopers
Troopers recently welcomed Visual Coordinator Noah Bellamy to the corps’ 2013 educational staff.
