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Marching Roundtable 1201: Howard Weinstein- Three Things I Wish I Had Known

Howard shares keys to gaining perspective and getting good advice as he looks back at his early years of teaching. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Countdown to February Camp!

The Countdown has begun. Just one week until our next camp! Save the Date: February 24th and 25th, 2024 Brass Only Saturday – Check-In Begins at 10:30am with rehearsal from 11am to 8pm Full Corps Sunday – Check-in Begins at 8:30am with rehearsal from 9am to 3pm Read the rest of the article here.

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Announcing Chris McCarthy as Guard Designer & Caption Supervisor

The Troopers are extremely excited to announce the addition of Chris McCarthy as the Troopers Colorguard Designer and Caption Supervisor. Chris has an extensive background in the Colorguard world. He is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Origins Colorguard based out of Austin, Texas. Most recently he served as the Co-Caption Head and Choreographer at […]

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Show the Troopers Love with Scholarship Support

Now is the perfect time to show our 2024 Troopers some love! You help us put the best corps on the field when you give to our Mick & Susie McMurry Scholarship fund. This fund provides flexibility to corps staff to support members who may face challenges paying their tour fees. Read the rest of […]

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Blue Saints Looking For Members

We are looking for members from ages 12-21. Come be a part of the 72nd edition of The Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps. This is a FREE program that promotes discipline, teamwork and builds self confidence while you travel with friends throughout Canada and the USA performing for thousands of people. No Experience necessary […]

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Marching to the Beat of Love: A Spirit Valentine’s Day

In the world of drum corps, you easily find passion and perseverance, and it’s easy for emotions to run high. At Spirit of Atlanta, this passion extends beyond music and performances, weaving a tapestry of enduring friendships and love stories. As we delve into the heart of the corps, you quickly uncover the remarkable connections […]

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Jason Parent appointed Operations Director

Effective May 1, 2024, Jason Parent will join Music City Youth in the Arts as Operations Director. Jason has been involved with the marching arts in one way or another for over 3 decades. He has been a program coordinator, instructional / support staff, bus / truck driver, volunteer and a marching member for several […]

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Anna Meredith Discusses Bluecoats on BBC Radio 3 – Music Matters

On Saturday Anna Meredith joined Tom Service on the UK radio program Music Matters, hosted on BBC Radio 3. She discussed Bluecoats’ use of three of her titles, focusing on the 2022 use of Nautilus in Riffs & Revelations. When asked about the corps and its use of her music she said, “I love everything […]

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Mandarins Trophy Lobby and Band Room Dedication

Thanks to a generous donation from Jimmie & Mary Yee and Family, the Mandarins Event Center’s Trophy Lobby and Band Room was dedicated in their honor on February 10, 2024. Jimmie became involved with the Mandarins drum corps (formerly Ye Wah) during its formation in 1963, when his oldest daughter joined the corps in the […]

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Mandarins Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser

Gung Hay Fat Choy ~ Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon with us on Friday, February 9, 2024 through our Panda Express Virtual Fundraiser. Help support the Mandarins at over 2,000 Panda Express locations nationwide. Read the rest of the article here.

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