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They are the heart and soul of the logistical side of the organization. They plan the tour, fit the uniforms, provide the food, coordinate volunteers, answer questions from parents and help the members when they are down. They are parents, alumni, and fans. They are the administrators of the Troopers. Jim Jones, the founder of […]
September 19th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Phantom Regiment is excited to announce new and returning members of the drum corps instructional staff. Brad Toth, Brass Caption Head, and Stephanie Chavez, Color Guard Caption Head, return for year two. Rob Ferguson will be assuming the role of Percussion Caption Supervisor and will be assisted by Battery Coordinator Ryan Pride and Front Ensemble […]
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After recent discussion in charting a course for the 2019 program, Crossmen will be fielding an all-female color guard this year. The decision to cast an all-female guard for next season was made by the design team, which includes color guard caption head and designer, Tyler Edrington. Read the rest of the article here.
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The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, sponsored by the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, is actively recruiting for the upcoming 2019 season that will bring this 7-time Drum Corps International (DCI) World Champion to California for the first time in over a decade. “We’re searching for talented performers and dedicated student leaders to build the 71st […]
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The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is pleased to announce its Design Team and Caption Head Team for the coming 2019 Drum Corps International season that include some new faces joining the team. “Through the years we have been so fortunate to have incredible educators and designers working with the Blue Knights,” said Mark […]
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Marshall Cheatham has always been a man on a mission. Fifteen years ago, that took the form of founding the Columbus Saints, a drum and bugle corps aimed at keeping kids off the streets. “We started out with six kids beating on a picnic table in the park,” Cheatham said. “Next thing you know we […]
September 19th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »
An Alumni Corps is in the works for our 65th Anniversary in 2023! All alumni of the Troopers, Trooper Cadets, Troopers Winterguard, Troopercussion, and Exsight Winterguard are invited to take the participation survey at www.TroopersAlumni.com For full details visit www.TroopersAlumni.com Read the rest of the article here.
September 18th, 2018 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Madison Scouts are pleased to announce their 2019 design team led by Artistic Director James Elvord and including Brian Murphy (visual designer), Ralph Pace (visual designer), Michael Turner (visual designer), Derrick Shannon II (battery arranger/composer & sound designer), Chris Murphree (front ensemble arranger/composer), Ephraim Miller (brass arranger/composer), Marie Czapinski (visual consultant), Lorenzo Medrano (creative […]
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Crossmen are pleased to announce the return of many design team members and the addition of Jeremy Spicer as a program consultant for the 2019 season. “It is very exciting for the organization to have such a highly talented team return for another season,” said Program Coordinator, Ed Devlin. Read the rest of the article […]
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Phantom Regiment is excited to announce various new and returning faces to our program and design teams. Will Pitts returns as Program Coordinator and Brass Arranger, continuing to work alongside Rob Ferguson as Percussion Arranger and Caption Supervisor, and Evan Brown as Electronics Designer. On the Visual Side, Tim Newburn returns as Visual Coordinator. Tim […]
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