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Call for nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame

We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame! Do you know someone who has made a significant and long-lasting positive impact on the Phantom Regiment? The Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame was created in 2016 to honor and recognize such individuals. (Read about the inaugural PR Hall of Fame here). […]

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MMA Director Spotlight: Lillian Guerrero

“My name is Lillian Guerrero and I’m currently a music education major at American River College. I am from Redding California and only recently moved to Sacramento a year and a half ago. I first started playing music in 5th grade on the alto saxophone and quickly took to many other wind instruments throughout middle […]

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48 drum majors from nearly 30 corps all in one place | #DCI2026

Led by DCI Hall of Fame member Gene Monterastelli, alongside a group of former DCI drum majors, the summit featured a full weekend of programming, including presentations from prominent voices within the drum corps activity, educational sessions, interactive workshops, and social events. In total, the Summit served 48 drum majors from nearly 30 unique ensembles. […]

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Troopers January Callback Camp CANCELED Due to Weather State of Emergency

Dear Troopers Callback Candidates and Families, After continuous monitoring of the situation and active consultation with the DCI Weather Team, as well as coordination with multiple drum corps organizations operating in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, we have made the decision to cancel the January Callback Camp scheduled for January 23–25, 2026. Read the rest of […]

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Rhythm IN BLUE & JER Announce 2026 Creative Partnership, JER Named Artist In Residence

Today Bluecoats and JER announced the start of a creative partnership for Bluecoats’ SoundSport ensemble Rhythm IN BLUE. JER will be Rhythm IN BLUE’s Artist In Residence for the 2026 season. A Bluecoats alum (’16 & ’17) and current Bluecoats staff member, JER brings a bold and unmistakable creative voice to the marching arts. JER […]

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2025 WDCHOF Banquet

View the Banquet page to see the group photo from the most recent Induction Ceremony, as well as the full 2025 WDCHOF Yearbook, with photos and profiles of the Inductees and Scholarship Recipients and the banquet video. Read the rest of the article here.

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IMPOSTER: Drum Corps Edition

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On Cycle Episode 30 – THE JANUAL!

TIME FOR THE NEW YEAR AND NEW DRUM CORPS! We talk about the Annual January meeting! THE JANUAL! That and much more

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Marching Arts News: DCI All-Age Update + WGI Hall of Fame 2026 | Water Break Weekly

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts. “It is time for your favorite show that gives you news, interviews, all things marching arts — and you are on a water break.” This week on Water Break Weekly, Ashlee Amos, Nicole Younger, Stephen McCarrick, and Hayley Harrington break down the biggest marching arts headlines — including […]

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The Academy 2025 – Season Recap

Here are moments that define our 2025 season ? A summer defined by growth, perseverance, and unforgettable performances. Thank you to everyone who made this journey possible, we couldn’t have done this without you. The effort is the prize ????

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