Time for a little spit shine (minus the spit) on the food truck and corps hall and uniforms. Please join us on Saturday, April 12 to get our food truck in shape for tour, clean out and organize corps hall, and give our uniforms a good washing. Lunch will be provided with shifts from 9am […]
This Tuesday at 9 p.m. EDT, fans have the opportunity to spend an hour with The Cadets Brass Arranger Jay Bocook, as Director George Hopkins leads a video discussion about The Cadets’ brass program through the years and the music of Promise: An American Portrait. Jay Bocook has been arranging for The Cadets Hornline since […]
“I have never been surrounded by so many people that are absolutely fantastic at their instruments and same-minded about a goal: being undeniably excellent.” Abigail Iksic, new Crown member and a ‘rook-out’ this year (a performer who is aging out in their rookie year in drum corps), has dreamed of marching in Carolina Crown since […]
Every summer, parents, fans and alumni work tirelessly to drive, feed and fit The Cadets. Several generous volunteers have already blocked days and weeks out of their summer to come on the road with us, but there are still lots of gaps in the calendar that we would love to fill as soon as possible. […]
Last night, Director George Hopkins interviewed Cadets Color Guard Designer Greg Lagola, Caption Supervisor Eric Babula and Choreographer/Instructor Katie Hopkins about The Cadets guard experience, from auditions to show design. Greg, Eric and Katie each introduced themselves and told a bit about their drum corps backgrounds and “real-lives.” “A lot of people may know me […]
Crown members are an inspiration to us all. Far more than musicians, they are the future leaders of our businesses and communities. One Crown age-out, Ted Tinker, is already an inspiration to many of his friends and classmates, as he and his college Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, are working to raise money for childhood cancer […]
For the past few years, I have searched for what I will call a director of finance and administration. There is, of course, the standard CFO, but after consultation with Bridgespan, a service created for non-for-profit organizations such as YEA!, the more comprehensive title came into play. So what is taking so long? Well… it’s […]
System Blue Live Events Educational Series provides an opportunity for students, educators and fans alike to hone their performance skills under the instruction of the finest educators in the marching arts. From intense multi-day skills camps to instrument-specific clinics and master classes, participants are able to study in a focused and enriching environment that includes […]
Phantom Regiment’s annual Show of Shows has been nominated for a RAMI (Rockford Area Music Industry) award. Voting is open to the public – so help us win another RAMI by voting today! You can help the Regiment by voting here! Read the rest of the article here.
Chad Tully: Prop and other field equipment can sometimes make or break a show. Last year’s towers seemed to prove a bit challenging in regards to movement and integration. How are the plans for stages this year going ensure a better integration into the theme and overall visual package for this year’s production? George Hopkins: […]
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