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Top 4 Audition Fears (and how to overcome them)

We’re less than two weeks away from the first auditions for the 2024 Phantom Regiment! Auditions kick off on October 22nd in Kansas City. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering for an in-person or video audition? If your answer is “no,” then we have a […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Spirit Alumnus Whose Summer Rook-Out Journey Was Often Captured On Camera. Christopher Opalka – Colorguard 2023

If you kept an eye on our social media pages this past summer, you’ll quickly spot our upcoming featured alum. Chris Opalka’s captivating performances, which drew audiences in, made him a well-photographed figure in 2023. But when Chris auditioned, he didn’t fully grasp the profound significance of the home he was stepping into for his […]

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Minnesota Brass Call for Volunteers

With the announcement of the combined DCI/DCA finals for the coming years, Minnesota Brass intends to take the competitive field at Lucas Oil Stadium. The last few SoundSport years have been great for member engagement, but we’ve run a skeleton crew. Many people did too many jobs: Transportation & Electronics, Executive Director & Front Ensemble […]

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Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps Welcomes Anthony Montesion as New Director of Ensembles

The Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Montesion as the organization’s new Director of Ensembles. With an impressive background in the world of marching arts and a passion for cultivating young talent, Montesion is set to lead the Spartans into an exciting new era of musical excellence. Anthony […]

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Drum Corps Planet Podcast Episode 2 – It’s Not A Fluke

Two weeks in a row means that Drum Corps Planet Managing News Editor Kevin Gamin is serious about keeping this podcast going. DCI Open Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. Announces Cessation of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps Operations DCI World Introducing the Phantom Regiment Holiday Auction DCA 2023 Minnesota Brass Annual Town Hall […]

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Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. Announces Cessation of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps Operations

The Empower Youth in the Performing Arts, Inc. (EYPA) Board of Directors is announcing the difficult decision to cease operations of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. “We are very sad to shut down the corps,” said EYPA Board President Cathy Chandler. “But the continued rising costs of transportation and housing within the current tour model, […]

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Aged Out Podcast 98 – Aged Out Reacts with Lee Beddis (The Cadets 2023)

The hosts of the Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, react to the 2023 Cadets Percussion Section from finals week with Cadets’ Battery Arranger, Lee Beddis. Read the rest of the article here.

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On The Back Hash Ep. # 54- DCI 2023: CEO Change and Impact

Join us as we discuss the change and impact the new CEO of DCI and the impacts this new hire will make on the future of the activity. Let us know what you think this new hire will do for DCI in the future Read the rest of the article here.

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Marching Roundtable 1185: Robert W. Smith- A Tribute, Pt. 3

John Fulton, Howard Weinstein, and John Campese share memories of the impact Robert had on music, marching, and on so many lives. 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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Introducing the Phantom Regiment Holiday Auction

Our annual HOF Gala has included an online auction for the past three years. With the Gala now part of Show of Shows weekend, we’ve decided to make the auction its own event! Renamed to capture the holiday magic we all cherish. It’s an opportunity for you to score amazing Phantom Regiment memorabilia, unique gifts, […]

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