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California Dreaming in 2025

BAC is making moves for our 85th Anniversary, and our first stop is out west! After completing spring training, our fleet will turn towards California for the first time since 2012! While our exact summer schedule won’t be available until later this fall, we will participate in a slew of shows across California, as well […]

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The Cavaliers Introduce Two Educational Leadership Positions

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the appointments of Tom Aungst as Ensemble Coordinator and Bret Kuhn as Education Coordinator for 2025. Both Aungst and Kuhn bring decades of world-class drum corps experience and expertise to these critical roles, further strengthening the corps’ commitment to educational excellence. Tom Aungst will lead […]

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On The Back Hash Ep. #90: DCI- Interview with Caty Llamas (Phantom Regiment)

We are back this week with a phenomenal interview with the one and only Caty Llamas! We discuss her story of getting into drum corps, how she landed with Phantom Regiment, and how her experiences prepared her for her career! This is a such a great interview, and we are so thankful to Caty for […]

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Register for our 2025 Open House!

Join us at our 2025 Open House! After an excellent 78th year and our first in DCI All-Age, we’re incredibly excited to bring the Caballeros to the field in 2025 – join us for an unforgettable summer and experience! Open House Dates: November 30th and December 1st (times TBA) Read the rest of the article […]

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Experienced Leaders Return to Guide Cavaliers Percussion, Audio, and Color Guard

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps are thrilled to announce the return of exceptional educational leaders to oversee the 2025 Percussion, Audio, and Color Guard teams. Please join us in welcoming back the following educators! Percussion Josh Brickey – Caption Supervisor Russell Wharton – Caption Manager Dr. Lane Summerlin – Caption Manager Adam Norris – […]

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Phantom Regiment Now Hiring: Development Director

Phantom Regiment (PR) is hiring a Development Director to be responsible for the creation, implementation, evaluation, and successful ongoing management of Phantom Regiment’s fundraising strategies and campaigns. The Director will develop and manage strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of existing as well as prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors. The Director will […]

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Rogues Hollow Regiment Now Hiring for the 2025 Season!

We are looking to add to our talented staff roster heading into the 2025 season! As of this posting, we have the following positions available: Caption Heads Front Ensemble — https://www.facebook.com/share/p/wUrHVp3ivpYVBsw6/ Technicians Mellophone — https://www.facebook.com/share/p/zN8NURbsuWc8CLoY/ Trumpet — https://www.facebook.com/share/p/dMm2FynkhvvLibKs/ Visual — https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fLvBUzYpUAwyASKd/ Read the rest of the article here.

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Marching Roundtable 1239: Auditioning for Drum Corps

How to audition, how it works, what to expect, and how much it costs. With Dr. Todd Snead and Dwight Emmert of the Phantom Regiment This episode is sponsored by Fred J. Miller, Inc. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes […]

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2025 Blue Stars Design Team & Caption Heads

We are pleased to introduce the 2025 Blue Stars Design and Caption Head Teams! “We have a phenomenal team of designers and instructors returning for the corps’ 2025 season,” said Blue Stars CEO Brad Furlano. “With the addition of Andrew Markworth writing percussion, we believe our team will continue to provide a consistent level of […]

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Troopers Announce Percussion Caption Head

The Troopers are pleased to announce that Lauren Teel will return to lead the Troopers Percussion caption. This will mark Lauren’s 12th consecutive year with the corps. In 2023, Lauren was inducted into the Troopers Hall of Fame. Lauren Teel is the Acting Assistant Director for the Texas A&M University Commerce “Pride” Marching Band, Assistant […]

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