IN THIS EDITION:
• 7th Regiment reveals a "minimal" '23 production
• Colt Cadets ready to bring "Classical Innovations" to audiences
• Drum along with Crusaders' "White Whale"
• SoundSport roundup
• And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment revealed the title of its show, "MNML" (pronounced "minimal"). Repertoire for the show includes music from Philip Glass and Max Richter among others
The Academy
The Academy released a time lapse video of the 2023 Academy Showcase. The event included performances by small ensembles and the entire corps.
The Battalion
The Salt Lake City, Utah corps is looking to fill two spots within the brass section.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils will express its gratitude to the city of Laramie, Wyoming with a "Thank You" performance scheduled for June 17. The performance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and will feature the corps' first performance of their 2023 production, "The Cut-Outs."
Blue Knights
Blue Knights provided a report on how its brass section is progressing through their spring training in the latest installation of the "Behind the Blue" series. "I think that the most exciting about the horn is just the tenacity that they’re bring to rehearsal every day," brass caption head Thomas Kober said.
Bluecoats
The Canton-based corps announced plans for "The After Party," a fundraising event that will take place shortly after the 2023 DCI World Championships. Proceeds from the event will benefit 2024 Bluecoats member scholarships.
Boston Crusaders
A new musical challenge has been issued; drum corps fans can now learn the battery percussion book from Boston Crusaders' 2023 show. All videos are available on the Vic Firth Marching YouTube channel.
The Cadets
The Cadets are in search of a synthesizer player to join its percussion section for the Pennsylvania corps' 2023 tour.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown shares the work the corps has been doing to put their 2023 production into reality with the third installment of the "Weekly Update."
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are searching for volunteers to help the corps' 2023 season run smoothly.
Colts
Drum corps fans can catch their first glimpse of the Colts' 2023 production at their Summer Premiere on June 25 at 7 p.m. The event is set to take place at Hanson Field.
Colt Cadets
Colt Cadets announced the title and description of the corps' 2023 production, "Classical Innovations." "I am very excited about this year's show," director Cameron Kotovsky said. "The design team spent hours fine tuning the details, the instructional staff are having a blast teaching it, and the members are truly bringing it to life."
Columbians
The Washington corps is looking for volunteers for the its food support team.
Genesis
Genesis shared photo updates as the corps wrapped rehearsal in Caldwell, Texas.
Gold
The Oceanside, California corps announced the title to its 2023 production, "The Hands That Pull the Strings."
Guardians
Drum corps fans can still place an order for Guardians' 2023 season jersey.
Impulse
Impulse shared a video recapping the corps' Memorial Day rehearsal camp. The Buena Park, California corps also started spring training rehearsals on June 11.
Jersey Surf
There is still time for drum corps fans to help Jersey Surf gather supplies for its 2023 season through the corps' Walmart Wish List.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts shared glimpses of the corps' first week putting its 2023 production, "The Sound Garden," on the field.
Mandarins
Mandarins wowed drum corps fans with a look at the corps' new battery percussion equipment for the 2023 season from Mapex and Majestic Marching Percussion's Quantum Mark II series.
Music City
Music City has immediate openings within its color guard section.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest shared a new graphic featuring the title of the corps' 2023 production, "Goddess."
Phantom Regiment
Phantom Regiment posted photos from the corps' community performance on June 11 at Eastern Illinois University.
Raiders
Raiders have several positions open across various sections within the corps.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm is still looking to fill positions within the corps' brass and color guard sections.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades will host a series of clinics for brass, color guard and percussion students on various dates in July. Clinic participants must between the ages of 16 and 21.
Southwind
Southwind shared photos from the corps' recent June rehearsal camp.
Spartans
Spartans will host a community performance on June 30, taking place at Stellos Stadium in the corps' hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire. It will include a first-look at their 2023 production, "Surreal."
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta has an opening for a color guard performer.
Troopers
Troopers will premiere the corps' 2023 production, "To Lasso the Sun" on June 27, in person in Tipton, Indiana, and live online.
SoundSport Updates
Bluecoats Rhythm IN BLUE Canton, OH
Bluecoats Rhythm IN BLUE, among a handful of DCI participating corps, will appear at the Innovations in Brass DCI Tour event, August 7 in Canton, Ohio.
Conquest Drum & Bugle Corps – Geneseo, IL
Check out Conquest's performance schedule for the summer of 2023, which features seven appearances and culminates at the SoundSport International Music and Food Festival, August 12 in Indianapolis.
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
Boise Gems will make its inaugural appearance at its July 8 Concert in the Park event in Caldwell, Idaho. The event is free, and will include an educational component.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
IMPACT shared a variety of photos as its percussion section gained valuable weekend rehearsal time.
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Memphis Blues invites interested snare drum, euphonium, color guard and front ensemble performers to fill its remaining 2023 positions. The ensemble's season, which runs from July 1-15, costs just $550 to participate.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Take a look at Northern Lights' schedule for its inaugural season, featuring a pair of appearances in its home state of Michigan, and a pair of performances in Indianapolis during DCI World Championships Week.
Sonus Brass Theater – Woodbridge, VA
Sonus Brass Theater has an immediate opening for one tuba performer in its 2023 ensemble.
Sound of Sun Prairie – Sun Prairie, WI
Sound of Sun Prairie will make its first appearance of 2023 at the ensemble's Field Show Dress Rehearsal event, Saturday, June 24 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
Check out photos from the Youth Against Violence Organization's presentation for students at East Riverside KinderCare in Rockford, Illinois.