IN THIS EDITION:
• Southwind announces cessation of operations
• Madison Scouts introduce '24 designers
• Northern Lights reveals 2024 production
• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
• And more!
7th Regiment
7th Regiment announced its design team for the 2024 season, led by program coordinator and brass arranger Sean Ferguson.
The Academy
For those interested in joining The Academy for its 2024 season, the corps' interest form and audition information are now available.
The Battalion
Check out this parking lot video of The Battalion drum line's beats.
Blue Devils
Blue Devils will host auditions in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and more cities for 2024.
Blue Devils B
Registration is now open for Blue Devils B's 2024 corps, with auditions set to begin in January.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights will host an audition camp weekend for interested performers November 17-19 in Denver, Colorado.
Blue Stars
Check out the many dates and locations for Blue Stars' 2024 auditions, including events in Indiana, Texas, California and Arizona.
Bluecoats
The Canton, Ohio corps is hiring for the positions of athletic trainer and athletic training intern.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown will host a percussion audition event in Lake Elsinore, California, Sunday, October 22.
The Cavaliers
The King Cobras Drumline, a program of Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education, Inc., recently performed at Northside Learning Center, a public school in Chicago. "They were so participatory: singing along, drumming, really learning how to drum appropriately," principal Liz Mourtokokis said. "It has been the best experience for our students.”
Crossmen
Crossmen will host an experience and audition camp for interested drum majors, December 15-17 in Austin, Texas.
Jersey Surf
Jersey Surf will host a trio of experience opportunities throughout November and December in New Jersey and Virginia for those interested in joining the corps for its 2024 season.
Madison Scouts
Featuring a number of returning faces and led by new program coordinator Mark Waymire, the Madison Scouts introduced its design team for the 2024 season.
Music City
Music City's brass instructional team, led by caption head Tom Lukowicz, was officially announced by the Nashville corps. "I feel fortunate to have brought together a great mix of seasoned brass educators and bright, young teachers with fresh ideas and different approaches," Lukowicz said.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is offering an array of educational opportunities and audition dates this fall, including events in California, Texas and Nevada.
Phantom Regiment
If you have fears about auditioning for a drum corps, hear from Phantom Regiment about how to overcome those trepidations.
River City Rhythm
River City Rhythm's Topgolf Invitational fundraiser is scheduled for November 5 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Santa Clara Vanguard
For those interested in taking part in Santa Clara Vanguard's 2024 season, the corps will host November and December auditions in San Jose, Houston and Dallas.
Seattle Cascades
Virtual auditions are now open for Seattle Cascades' 2024 corps.
Southwind
Southwind's parent organization, Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc., announced the cessation of Southwind operations. "As an organization that cares first and foremost about its students, we are unwilling to lead them into a fiscally irresponsible situation that could leave them hanging for the summer," board president Cathy Chandler said.
Spartans
Anthony Montesion, a Spartans alum and former visual staff members, was appointed as the corps' new director of ensembles.
Spirit of Atlanta
Read the drum corps story of Christopher Opalka, a Spirit color guard member who was prominently featured throughout the summer of 2023. "Soak it all in," the corps said of Opalka's message to current and future performers. "You won’t realize how much you’ll miss it 'till you can’t go back."
Troopers
For interested Troopers color guard performers, audition materials are now available for purchase.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Atlanta CV will host a virtual meeting, November 12, to discuss corps operations.
Bushwackers
Bushwackers will host an open house for interested performers, November 25 in Delran, New Jersey.
Cincinnati Tradition
Cincinnati Tradition's "Opening Day" audition event will take place November 19 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The corps' audition packets are now available.
Columbus Saints
Check out this footage of Columbus Saints' 2023 drum line.
Fusion Core
Fusion Core revealed its 2024 percussion staff roster, featuring caption head Scott Kittrell and managers Max Hospes and Nick Mullen.
Hawthorne Caballeros
Meet Hawthorne Caballeros' executive and administrative team for the 2024 season.
Reading Buccaneers
The defending DCA World Class champions' color guard staff will be led by caption head Mitch Meussner.
Rogues Hollow Regiment
Rogues Hollow Regiment will take part in the Lady of the Elms parade, Saturday in Akron, Ohio.
White Sabers
White Sabers' season kick-off event will take place November 19.
SoundSport Updates
Gems Drum & Bugle Corps – Boise, ID
Boise Gems will host three audition camps in November, all in the general southern Idaho area.
IMPACT Drum & Bugle Corps – Orlando, FL
IMPACT has open positions in its brass and percussion sections.
Memphis Blues – Memphis, TN
Memphis Blues invites interested performers to audition for its 2024 ensemble.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Northern Lights announced the title of its 2024 production, "Ignis," featuring the music of Gustav Mahler, Gustav Holst and Igor Stravinsky.
Spirit of Sunnyvale – Sunnyvale, CA
Get to know more about Spirit of Sunnyvale performers, including 2023 baritone member Eva Isaacs.
Youth Against Violence – Rockford, IL
Check out photos of the recent competitive success of the Youth Against Violence Organization's ILLROCK drum line.