IN THIS EDITION:
• Metal drummer on the Blue Devils experience
• Recapping The Battalion's season finale
• Cavaliers leaders announce 2024 retirement
• SoundSport roundup
• And more!
The Academy
The Arizona corps has openings for a handful of opportunities with its 2024 corps, including program coordinator, brass caption head and corps manager.
The Battalion
Look back at highlights from The Battalion's 2023 season in this meaningful video recap.
Blue Devils
Hear from Art Cruz, drummer for the metal band Lamb of God, as he offers his thoughts on the Blue Devils experience in a video featured by Ludwig Drums.
Blue Stars
Those interested in participating in Blue Stars' 60th-anniversary season in 2024 can fill out the corps' member interest form.
Bluecoats
Bluecoats announced an updated set of mission, vison and values statements following the 2023 season.
Boston Crusaders
Boston Crusaders' "Splash Sale" is set to run through Labor Day. Shoppers can use the code "WHALE" to get 25 percent off of all 2023 show-related merchandise.
The Cadets
The Cadets shared a full video of the corps' front ensemble warmup from the 2023 DCI World Championship Prelims in Indianapolis.
Carolina Crown
The Fort Mill, South Carolina corps announced the winners of a number of 2023 season-ending honors including the Director's Award and Performer of the Year.
The Cavaliers
The Cavaliers announced the upcoming retirement of two key leaders, corps director Dr. Michael Vaughn and executive director Monte Mast, effective at the end of the 2024 DCI Tour. “We will be hard pressed to find successors who will show the dedication and love for the organization and the membership that these two gentlemen have displayed," said board of directors president Chris Hartowicz. "I could not have asked for better partners.”
Colts
Colts' 2024 audition materials are now live. Prospective members can enroll in the corps' "Red Zone" program to get started.
Crossmen
Crossmen will take part in the 10th anniversary of "The Big Give," a San Antonio-based day of giving, slated to begin September 20 at 6 p.m. CT.
Heat Wave
Heat Wave's Facebook group for interested 2024 auditionees is now live.
Madison Scouts
Audition information for 2024 is now available on the Madison Scouts website.
Mandarins
Mandarins will host the corps' 60th Anniversary Gala Saturday, September 16 at the Mandarins Event Center in Sacramento, California.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is hiring for the part-time position of education programs director. Applications will be accepted through September 7.
Phantom Regiment
The "Phantom Regiment Classics Volume Two" is now available on vinyl in the corps' online store, "The Phan Shop," and features a handful of iconic pieces of music performed by the corps.
Seattle Cascades
Seattle Cascades shared the thoughts of one of the corps' members on what makes the Cascades experience special. Those looking to experence it for themselves in 2024 can register for auditions.
Spartans
Spartans' 2024 auditions are set to begin in November. Those interested in performing with the defending Open Class champions can register on the corps' website.
Spirit of Atlanta
Interested participants can learn more about how to audition for Spirit of Atlanta's 2024 corps at the corps' website.
Troopers
Read up on the Troopers' 2023 season finale, the corps' banquet, which featured an array of member recognitions.
SoundSport Updates
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Memphis Blues announced the hiring of its new brass caption head, Brandon Lewis, a Blue Devils alum who received his bachelor's degree at the University of Mississippi.
Troopers Legacy Corps – Casper, WY
The Troopers Legacy Corps' performance at the DCI World Championship Semifinals was featured by Drum Corps International in a recent video.
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
The Youth Against Violence Organization's ILLROCK Drumline took part in a recent local performance in Beloit, Wisconsin.