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A message from Phantom Regiment’s Director of Programs

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to 2025, I’m delighted to share some exciting developments that highlight the fresh approach we are taking to engage more students, strengthen our civic relationships, and deliver the highest quality artistic and educational standards in the activity. Read the rest of the article here.

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New York Skyliners Announce Move to SoundSport for 2025

After a season filled with groundbreaking achievements and unforgettable performances, the New York Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps are announcing an exciting new chapter in the corps’ storied history. Beginning with the 2025 season, the New York Skyliners will transition from the Drum Corps International (DCI) All-Age Class A division to DCI’s SoundSport program.

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A NYE message from our CEO

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2024 was an incredible year for Phantom Regiment, thanks in large part to our phans, volunteers, incredible staff, and generous donors. Without your support, it would have been impossible for us to meet and exceed our goals. At the close of 2024, we can all celebrate… Read the rest of the article […]

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Music City Youth in the Arts Celebrates Cindy Sawyer’s Decade of Dedication

After a remarkable ten years of service, Music City Youth in the Arts, Inc. and Music City Drum Corps are bidding a heartfelt thank you to Cindy Sawyer for her unwavering commitment and countless contributions to the organization as she steps back from her previous responsibilities. Cindy has played a pivotal role in shaping the […]

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Boston Crusaders Year In Review – 2024

What a year we enjoyed here at the Boston Crusaders. Our 2024 season saw competitive highs, organization records set, and historic turnout across the country. Our members stood tall on the competition field while our community stood behind them every step of the way. As we look back on 2024, we are grateful to have […]

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An End of Year Message from Music City’s Corps Director

Dear Music City Community, As the year draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible 2024 season filled with hard work, dedication, and unforgettable moments. Our hearts are full of gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey. From unforgettable performances on the field to the behind-the-scenes magic that brought our program […]

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Troopers Announce Brass Team

The Troopers are pleased to announce the 2025 Brass Instructional Team under the leadership of Caption Head Matty Parker and Carol Weirich. “Our Troopers Brass program has been a major part of our recent growth and success. You can expect that growth to continue in 2025. This team is incredible and are already demonstrating next […]

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On A Water Break – The One About Marching Arts Theatre People

Join Jackie, Ricardo, and Peyton as they dive deep into being a theatre nerd with Alec Lubin. Alec is a former Blue Star who worked on the epic new musical movie Wicked. Hear about his journey from drummer to audio engineer working on one of the biggest movie of all times Don’t miss a beat! […]

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Bluecoats Welcomes Patty Dowd Schmitz to Board

Today Bluecoats announced the election of Patty Dowd Schmitz to its board of directors. Patty is the President & CEO of the National First Ladies Library & Museum located in Canton, OH. She is a Bluecoats alumnus and already has a rich history of supporting Bluecoats’ fundraising & history efforts. Notably, she was the producer […]

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DCI Announces 2025 Tour Schedule

Drum Corps International announced the 2025 Tour Schedule on Wednesday, November 11th. In the article by Jeff Griffith on the Drum Corps International website, key moments of the 2025 Tour are shared. “A tapestry of tour events across the country over a six-week span, DCI Tour Map is meticulously woven together in order to maximize […]

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