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Blue Knights Announce 2022 Drum Majors

The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the drum major team for the 2022 season! Ethan Masters Ethan Masters is from Missouri City, Texas, and is currently a Senior at Texas A&M University where he is studying Electrical Engineering with a minor in mathematics. Ethan graduated from Ridge Point High School […]

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Statement From Spirit Of Atlanta

During the 2021 summer tour, inappropriate behaviors occurred among performing members of Spirit of Atlanta that the organization neither condones nor tolerates in any way. We support and commend those that have come forward to report these behaviors. We are committed to working with those who have come forward, and working to be better. Spirit […]

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That’s A Wrap On 2021

Thanks to the generous support of alumni, friends, and phamily, Phantom Regiment is headed into 2022 with an additional $45,000+, 20 new Club56 members, and $23,500 in merchandise sales! These gifts help us provide life-changing performing arts programs like Rockford Rhythm, Educational Camps, Band Festivals, and our crown jewel, the Phantom Regiment Drum Corps. Read […]

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Big News For The Academy This Fall

Our very exciting news is that we have contracted with a company to build our very much needed new food trailer for The Academy! It is scheduled to be delivered in early April and we can’t wait to show it off to all our fans but especially to all of you who have so generously […]

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Phantom Regiment Hall Of Fame Member Marian Newcomer Passes Away At 92

The Phantom Regiment Phamily was saddened to learn of the passing last week of Marian Armato Newcomer, a Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member and our corps’ first brass arranger. A classically trained pianist, Marian was not just the first person to arrange brass music specifically for Phantom Regiment – she was also the mother […]

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In The News – 2 Gateway Band Members Tapped For A Decorated Drum And Bugle Corps

Two Gateway High School band members received contracts to compete this upcoming summer with a decorated junior drum and bugle corps from Wisconsin. Josh Burns and Nick Nikou, a trumpet and euphonium player respectively, were chosen after auditioning in November for the Madison Scouts, which travels the country from June to August to compete as […]

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Blue Knights Alumni Spotlight: Marie Marchand

What year(s) did you march in the Blue Knights? What section? I marched in the colorguard 1989-1991. Where did you attend high school? Pomona High School in Arvada, CO. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Knights Mourn The Passing Of Hall Of Famer, Marian Newcomer

The Blue Knights family is saddened by the loss of the Blue Knights Hall of Famer and long-time volunteer, Marian Newcomer. She passed away at the Julia Temple Healthcare Center in the loving arms of her devoted daughter, Paula, on Monday, December 13, 2021. Marian was born on May 30. 1929 in Rockford, Illinois to […]

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Ask Me Anything With Phantom Regiment CEO Dr. Todd Snead

Want to know more about our new CEO and his path to Phantom Regiment? Interested in hearing about the many PR programs that impact young people and our community? Or are you curious how the PR business is run? Join an AMA (ask me anything) with our CEO Dr. Todd Snead, on December 29th at […]

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Chris Henderson Promoted To Pacific Crest Corps Director

Pacific Crest is excited to share that longtime staff member and alumnus Chris Henderson has been promoted to Corps Director. Henderson’s involvement with Pacific Crest spans over 15 years. After performing with the corps from 2005-2008, he returned as a visual instructor for the 2011 season. In 2013, he joined the tour administration team under […]

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