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Honoring the Voracious

Two months since we bid farewell to an amazing season, yet Trooper Nation is still in awe of our 2022 production, the dedicated staff, our supportive fans and especially our marching members. 2022 was a success thanks to the hard work of dedicated members who fought diligently to make DCI Finals within days of regathering […]

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Cadets Announce 2023 Design Team

Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) is pleased to announce the Design Team that will craft and inspire The Cadets’ 2023 field production. “We have assembled an all-star cast of Cadets to comprise our 2023 Design Team,” said CAE Interim CEO Vicki Ferrence Ray. “These highly distinguished individuals are Cadets through and through, each embodying the […]

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BDPA Introduces Nationwide Partnership with Service Experts

BD Performing Arts (BDPA) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning LLC (Service Experts) are proud to come together in a new partnership that will help emphasize the transformative power of music through education, outreach, and philanthropic efforts in our community. “We are thrilled to team up with Service Experts and share the importance of […]

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Top 4 Audition Fears (and How to Overcome Them)

We’re a little over a month away from the official launch of #PR2023! Drum corps auditions kick off on November 25. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering at Audition HQ? If your answer is, “no,” then we have a few theories as to why: You’re […]

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Retirement of Denise Bonfiglio

Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE), the non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that oversees The Cadets Drum Corps, today announced that CEO Denise Bonfiglio has decided to retire from the organization. The CAE board of directors has subsequently appointed Vicki Ferrence Ray as interim CEO, effective immediately. CAE Board Chair Mark Herzing said the board would begin a […]

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Blue Devils B Returns to Roots in ’23

BD Performing Arts announces today that in 2023, Blue Devils B will be returning to their roots as a community-based program, with an eye on the future. “Looking at our history, Blue Devils B began as a community ensemble with members primarily living in close proximity to Concord,” says John Meehan, Director of Community Arts […]

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2023 Phantom Regiment Percussion Design and Leadership Team

Music Director and Arranger JD Shaw is excited to announce the 2023 percussion design and leadership team; Tyler Sammons, Matt Penland, Jesus Sanchez, Dan Sailer, and Reid Paxton. Tyler Sammons (Percussion Supervisor/Front Ensemble Arranger) serves as the percussion director at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. Throughout his career, he has served in teaching or […]

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The Team That Brought You “vorAcious” Returns for 2023

The Troopers are pleased to announce our 2023 design team and caption leadership. “Throughout 2022, we preached the importance of consistency to the members as we entertained audiences throughout America. The result of their consistent efforts, led by a diligent and talented team of designers and caption heads, made possible the rise of the Troopers. […]

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2023 Phantom Regiment Color Guard Leadership and Design Team

Phantom Regiment is excited to announce the Color Guard leadership and design team for the 2023 season. We look forward to another exciting year for the Phantomettes and Raiders! Blake Dutton will serve as Color Guard Designer & Supervisor. Eryn Boone and Christopher McCarthy will serve as Co-Caption Heads. Read the rest of the article […]

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2023 Phantom Regiment Audition Registration Now Open

Start your journey to membership with The Phantom Regiment! Our audition process begins with a simple online application process. From there, you may choose an optional virtual audition. Participating in a virtual audition is an opportunity to receive valuable feedback from our World Class instructors before any in-person audition or callback camp. You may also […]

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