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Jumping into 2023 Finals Week

Welcome to 2023 DCI Finals Week! This is a monumental period for Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in many different ways. In addition to this summer’s competitive achievements, 2023 marks a milestone for the corps: the organization’s 65th Anniversary. This week, you can help Troop celebrate their six-plus decades in a variety of unique ways. […]

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Phantom Regiment hires Amanda Hamaker to drive growth, guide organization’s future

Phantom Regiment is proud to introduce Amanda Hamaker as its CEO. A highly respected and experienced leader, Hamaker has a proven track record in various executive roles. She has been Winnebago County Administrator and Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts Rock River Valley Council (now Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois), in addition to holding key […]

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Marching Roundtable 1174: The Academy Starts with the Emotional Journey First

Fred Smith and Ryan Adamsons talk about creating the 2023 show music with emotions leading the process. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Your 2023 Spirit of Atlanta guide to championships week activities in Indianapolis

With the Drum Corps International World Championships in Indianapolis fast approaching next week, we understand the importance of having accurate and detailed information to facilitate your planning. We are pleased to provide this comprehensive guide for your reference, covering key details from rehearsal venues to housing arrangements. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Stars Alumni and All Star Corps to March in Oktoberfest Parade

The Blue Stars Alumni and All Star Corps invite all past and present Blue Stars members, as well as friends from other corps to join us as we march in the La Crosse Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Visit our Event Page for full details, or go directly to the registration […]

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VMAPA Organization Update August 4, 2023

We thank you for your continued support of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Your passion and love for this organization mean so much to everyone involved in working toward Vanguard’s future. We understand that everyone in our community would like to have a definitive answer about Vanguard’s return to the Drum Corps International (DCI) tour. We […]

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Santa Clara Vanguard Releases Stunning Snare Line Video: A Masterpiece of Percussion Artistry

The world-renowned Santa Clara Vanguard (SCV) is thrilled to unveil its latest percussion masterpiece, the SCV Snare Ensemble Video. This captivating video showcases the unparalleled talent and creativity of the SCV Snare Ensemble, under the visionary direction of Paul Rennick, with original music composed by the brilliant JT Baker. The ensemble members, JT Baker, Jase […]

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Marching Roundtable 1173: Pacific Crest on Designing for Performer Success

Gabe Escobedo and Dave McGrath explain how choosing the right show concept full of emotion can help the performers. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps on the Road Update

This month’s article is literally being written as I ride the bus to Monroe, LA. at 1:30 am in the morning. Why? Because you write things when you have the time to do so, and this is the time, with everyone asleep. Our tour has gone extremely well for the drum corps, and yes, we […]

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2023 Phantom Regiment Finals Week Info

Whether you are headed to Indy or watching from home, we hope you’ll tune in, show up, and cheer loudly as we close out the 2023 drum corps season. We’ve put together this guide to help you plan your week. You’re not going to want to miss some of the most exciting Phantom Regiment get-togethers, […]

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