IN THIS EDITION:
• Top 12 corps introduce new percussion designers
• Madison names 2024 "Scout of the Year"
• Troopers reveal 2025 visual staff leadership
• DCI All-Age & SoundSport roundups
• And more!
The Battalion
Hear from a member of the Utah corps' 2024 percussion on what makes The Battalion experience speical.
Blue Devils
Visit Blue Devils' website to reserve your spot for 2025 auditions.
Blue Knights
Blue Knights introduced brass caption head Felix Cruz and staff/ensemble coordinator Ronnie Pruitt to the corps' staff.
Blue Stars
Andrew Markworth joins Blue Stars' team as percussion composer and arranger for the 2025 season. "(Markworth) had a positive impact on our 2024 season and we look forward to further collaboration with Andrew on the Design Team,” Blue Stars CEO Brad Furlano said.
Bluecoats
The defending World Champions are currently hiring for a number of audio-related positions.
Boston Crusaders
Experience Boston's 2024 production, "Glitch," from the perspective of their percussion section.
Carolina Crown
Carolina Crown added Clif Walker and Joe Hobbs to its percussion design team for 2025.
Colts
Tubas, mellophones and more from the Iowa corps' 2024 season are available for sale.
Genesis
Genesis' 2025 audition registration is open for prospective performers, with rehearsal camp information forthcoming.
Les Stentors
Les Stentors offered a heartfelt thank you to the corps' many donors.
Madison Scouts
Madison Scouts introduced the winners of its 2024 end-of-the-year brass awards, and its Scout of the Year award winner, Katie Kenworthy.
Mandarins
The Mandarins announced a team of accomplished arrangers including John Mapes, Ian Grom and Trent Gronewold, as well as caption head Connor Yasuda, to lead their percussion section in 2025.
Music City
Fans can support Music City at their upcoming Topgolf Invitational fundraiser, set for October 20.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest is hiring for educators in all sections of the 2025 corps. Applications for visual instructors close September 7, while all others close September 14.
Phantom Regiment
Audition information for those interested in joining Phantom Regiment in 2025 is now available.
Santa Clara Vanguard
Vanguard paid homage to the late Gloria Madrid-Flores, a Vanguard Hall of Fame member who supported the corps for many years and in many roles alongside her husband, John.
Seattle Cascades
This video montage recaps highlights and memories from Seattle Cascades' 2024 season.
Spartans
Spartans released audition dates for its 70th-anniversary 2025 season. The first audition opportunity is currently set for November 22-24 in Milford, New Hampshire.
Spirit of Atlanta
Spirit of Atlanta's well-known "Creatures" — props from its 2024 production — are on sale to the public.
Troopers
Troopers introduced drill designer Andrew Ebert, aesthetics designer Molly Favret-Edrington, and visual caption head Joshua Brenneis, as members of its 2025 leadership staff.
DCI All-Age Updates
Atlanta CV
Atlanta CV's performer interest form for the 2025 season is now available.
Bushwackers
Check out Bushwackers percussion warmup footage from the morning of the 2024 DCI All-Age World Championship in Indianapolis.
Cincinnati Tradition
Performers interested in joining Cincinnati Tradition's 2025 corps can register now for auditions.
Govenaires
Govenaires welcomed Mark Hardiek to the role of drill designer for 2025. Hardiek has worked with several drum corps, including Glassmen and Crossmen.
Hurricanes
Hurricanes mourn the passing of Tommy Gabianelli, a key force in the corps' near-100-year history.
Reading Buccaneers
Reading Buccaneers announced the return of corps director Lou Tierno. Tierno held the same role from 2017-2022.
Sunrisers
Sunrisers shared thoughts from executive director David Hobart on his selection as DCI All-Age Director of the Year.
SoundSport Updates
Calgary Stampede Showband – Calgary, ALB
The Calgary Stampede Showband "Sax Choir" is set to appear September 7 at the Springbank Park for All Seasons in Alberta.
Northern Lights Drum & Bugle Corps – Muskegon, MI
Northern Lights is currently accepting applications for its conductor team for the 2025 season.
Steel City Ambassadors – Gibsonia, PA
The Pittsburgh-area ensemble announced the addition of front ensemble positions for its 2025 season.