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We are excited to announce our visual team for the 2018 season, with many familiar names of the Oregon Crusaders in new roles. Ryan Springler returns as the Visual Caption Head and for his third season with the Oregon Crusaders. Based somewhat in Mesa, Arizona, he works as a freelance designer and instructor year-round with […]
September 17th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
John Turner talks the great Open Class performances and his role this summer. You can listen to us above, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes. Read the rest of the article here.
September 17th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI Open | Read More »

Truth be told, it’s always an Open House with NY SKY Alumni. We love to have visitors and to welcome new members. The 1st rehearsal of the 2018 season will be held on: Sunday Sept 24 at 11:30 am DWIGHT MORROW HIGH SCHOOL 274 Knickerbocker Road Englewood, NJ 07631
September 16th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
The Madison Scouts audition process is underway for the 2018 season, our 80th Anniversary! Prospective members across the country can audition for the Scouts via our MadSkills satellite audition process with opportunities in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minneapolis/Northern Wisconsin, and Southern California. The cost to audition is $99. Read the rest of the article here.
September 15th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
Director Chris Moore has announced the team that will be designing Spirit of Atlanta’s 2018 Production. The team features several key figures returning, as well as some new additions. Sal Salas will return to Spirit in his role as Program Coordinator and Artistic Director, leading the team who will create the show concept. Moore will […]
September 15th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The Bushwackers Drum Corps is pleased to announce the return of the design team that led the corps to success this past season. The continuity in staff will allow the Bushwackers to progress on its path of growth in Drum Corps Associates, and this winning combination will be key to our success throughout the upcoming […]
September 15th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News | Read More »

Maurice Legault, a World Drum Corps Hall of Fame member since 1999 and one of the leading figures in the Canadian drum and bugle corps movement for more than five decades, passed away in his 84th year at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa, Ontario on September 12, surrounded by his family. Friends and relatives were […]
September 14th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCA News,FrontPage Feature | Read More »
From rehearsing with the Santa Clara Vanguard drumline in Weed, CA with the views of Mount Shasta in the distance to now performing in a nationally acclaimed Broadway production in New York City – SCV alum Jordan Brooks is carving his path in the music industry. A Dallas, Texas native, Jordan attended Berklee College of […]
September 14th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
With a new caption head, our percussion caption is expected to have an exciting future this coming season. We are excited to introduce the returning team with you today. Henry Gillard expands his role with us as the new caption head for his fourth year. Since 2012, he has instructed and written for several ensembles […]
September 14th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »
The 2017 Mandarins Academy is pleased to announce the following Directors: • Drum Major Academy Director – Marvin Reed • Brass Academy Co-Directors – Chris Langton and Dan Fong • Guard Academy Director – Jeremiah Wade • Woodwind Academy Director – Kenny Davies • Percussion Academy Director – Ryan Lee Read the rest of the […]
September 13th, 2017 | Filed under Current News,DCI World | Read More »