In This Edition:
• Inside Cadets' December audition camp
• Scouts, Regiment name 2020 drum majors
• New equipment trailer rolls into Guardians' lot
• And more!
7th Regiment
Registration is open for 7th Regiment’s brass and percussion weekend January 17-19, with a color guard workshop to be held on Sunday, January 19.
The Academy
Casa Grande, Arizona will be the location of The Academy’s callback audition camp January 3-5 and a chance for those who haven’t yet auditioned to still get in on the action.
The Battalion
Castle Rock, Colorado will be the site of The Battalion’s audition weekend January 3-4.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils System Blue trumpets, mellophones, euphoniums, and tubas are available for purchase wih free shipping available in the contiguous United States.
Blue Devils B
It’s two months away, but the BD Performing Arts Crab Feed Fundraiser has sold out in the past, so if you’re in the region, love crab, music, and dancing, now is the time to buy your ticket. Proceeds from the event benefit both the Blue Devils B and C corps.
Blue Devils C
Positions are still open for all positions in the 2020 edition of Blue Devils C. Membership is open to California residents ages 8-14, and experience is not necessary to join.
Blue Knights
There is a $25 discount available to those who register by January 17 for the BKX 2020 three-day callback audition camp for brass players only. The event will be held in Englewood, Colorado the weekend of January 24-26.
Blue Stars
The Blue Stars percussion callback audition camp is coming up January 11-12 in Torrance, California, followed by a callback camp for brass and percussion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Bluecoats
50% of all monthly donations by members of The Shield will automatically be invested into the Bluecoats Endowment Fund to ensure the future success of generations of Bluecoats members to come.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders’ holiday fundraising campaign continues through December 31, with lots of benefits available to donors.
The Cadets
Get an early look and listen in on the 2020 Cadets in this video recapping the corps' December callback audition camp in Salem, New Jersey.
Carolina Crown
Time flies when you’re having fun, so it’s hard to believe that for five years Carolina Crown has blessed the world with its annual release of a Crown-themed ugly holiday sweater. At its recent audition camp, dozens of brave souls took a family photo while proudly wearing their favorite sweater from the past half-decade.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers horn line recently took the stage during a session at the annual Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago.
Colts
Colts is holding an audition weekend for brass and percussion December 27-29 in Dubuque, Iowa and a one-day percussion audition January 5 in Atlanta.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets’ 2020 spring rehearsal schedule starts Sunday, February 9 in Dubuque, Iowa. Membership is open to all junior high and high school students. No prior experience is necessary.
Columbians
Columbians is aiming to fill 150 spots in the corps during its January 17-19 audtion and rehearsal camp in Yakima, Washington.
Crossmen
Crossmen will be auditioning prospective drum majors during its experience and audition camp January 17-19 in San Antonio.
Genesis
The Genesis January 17-19 audition camp is open to brass players and percussionists.
Gold
Here's how to register to audition for 2019's Open Class bronze medalist corps.
Golden Empire
Check out the scheudle for Golden Empire's educational workshop and audition weekend January 3-5 in Bakersfield, California.
Guardians
Guardians is proud to welcome a new equipment trailer into the corps' fleet.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave’s first full audition camp for the 2020 season will be held January 4-5 at the Champions World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida.
Impulse
All are welcome to the Impulse audition and rehearsal camp coming up on January 4-5 in Westminster, California.
Jersey Surf
The next Jersey Surf rehearsal weekend for brass and percussion will be held January 17-19 in Sicklerville, New Jersey.
Legends
Legends has limited open positions for brass players and color guard members. Register by January 3 and save $25 on the audition fee.
Louisiana Stars
Spots are filling up fast for the Louisiana Stars' percussion section. Those interested in auditioning for the remaining spots should plan on going to the corps’ December 27-29 audition camp in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts named Thea Kilbane, Kameron Lannan, Zayra Mata-Velazquez and Daniel Modl as the corps' 2020 drum majors. “I am elated to be one of the first female conductors of the Madison Scouts in its 83rd year of foundation," Kilbane said. "I’m looking forward to enhancing our tradition and to making forever-lasting relationships with everyone involved.”
Mandarins
Mandarins will audition prospective brass and percussionists January 17-19 in Sacramento.
Music City
Music City more than doubled what the corps was aiming to collect for the Finis Sparkman Memorial Scholarship.
Pacific Crest
Cooler days are upon us. Stay warm in style with Pacific Crest’s comfy beach zipper hoodie and other items that you won’t want to just keep in your closet.
Phantom Regiment
2019 Jim Jones Leadership Award winner Claire Wilcox is one of four individuals named as conductors of the 2020 Phantom Regiment.
Raiders
Raiders is aiming to surpass its fundraising goal by the end of the year to help the corps start 2020 on a positive note. Here’s how to contribute via Facebook.
River City Rhythm
Christmas may be over, but it’s not too late to appreciate River City Rhythm’s beautiful arrangement of “What Child Is This?/Carol of the Bells,” performed for Minnesota Public Radio’s annual “Taste of the Holidays” CD.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Due to a high level of interest, Santa Clara Vanguard will be accepting video auditions for its 2020 color guard through February 15.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades invites prospective members in all sections to submit a video audition if they are unable to attend the corps’ January 24-26 audition camp.
Shadow
This video takes you through a number of the excercises in Shadow's percussion audition packet.
Southwind
All positions are open for Southwind’s 2020 corps. Those who missed prior audition camps may submit a video audition to receive an invitation to the corps’ January 3-5 callback camp.
Spartans
Spartans is still accepting video auditions for those who are unable to attend the corps’ January 17-19 audition camp.
Spirit of Atlanta
A drum corps fan created a Christmas light show to the sound of Spirit of Atlanta playing “Georgia On My Mind.” If this isn’t one of the most awesome things you’ll see this holiday season, your holidays must be beyond spectacular.
Troopers
Check out the dates and sites of Troopers auditions for the month of January. Six opportunities exist for brass, two for percussion, and two for color guard. Sites are offered in Georgia, Alabama, California, Idaho, Texas, and the Central American nation of Costa Rica.
Vanguard Cadets
If you live in the Bay Area and are looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve while also supporting Vanguard Cadets, head on over to Vanguard Bingo in Santa Clara, California and join in the organization’s New Year’s Eve Bingo Marathon. A $50 buy-in includes 35 games, a party hat and noisemaker, dauber, and a sparkling cider toast at midnight.
Vessel
Vessel will be auditioning percussionists for the 2020 season on Sunday, January 5 at Colony High School in Ontario, California.
Watchmen
Watchmen has openings in all sections for the 2020 season. Here’s how to sign up for the January 19 auditions in Bloomington, California.