In honor of the corps’ 85th Anniversary, Mike and Neal Woodall are proud to release their new film, “Building A Champion.” Following the corps at the 2024 Drum Corps International Finals, this documentary weaves archival footage, vérité storytelling, and personal reflections. It explores our 85-year journey in the world of major marching arts and what […]
Welcome back to On A Water Break, the podcast where we talk about everything you’re talking about on the sideline during a water break. This week, we’re welcoming a brand-new crew — our 2025 DCI Correspondents — who’ll be reporting all summer long from the road! ? Hosted by Jackie Brown with Jeremy (Drum Corps […]
Phantom Regiment is pleased to welcome its newest inductees to the Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame. The class of 2025 will add two members to the hall of fame: David Kisting and Jamey Thompson. This brings the total number of inductees to 61. There is one criterion for the hall of fame: Someone who has […]
As part of our spring training preparations, our student leadership participated in an early seminar facilitated by storied Leadership Coach Howard Weinstein. Throughout early move-ins, the section leaders, drum majors, and captains participated in discussions about effective leadership, and were featured guests in Howard’s podcast, The Leadership Ladder. Listen to their episode below, now out […]
April camp is behind us and move-ins are just around the corner!
As our 85th Anniversary season begins, we are proud to announce our 2025 student leadership team! This team of exemplary Crusaders will lead the corps through the 2025 season under the supervision of Leadership Coach Howard Weinstein. Read the rest of the article here.
EPISODE 23 – BROTHERS ON TOUR! CROWN VS BLUECOATS It’s 2025!!! The Zheng brothers are about to move in and begin their journeys with 2 different storied Drum Corps. Jason will be heading to THE BLUECOATS for his first year on tour, while big brother Ethan will be going back for his 3rd and final […]
This week on On A Water Break Weekly, we’re twirling into something special! Author and longtime color guard veteran Jase Peoples joins us to talk about Twirl—his new YA novel that centers queer identity, color guard culture, and the power of found family. We get into his 32 Count Life Story, talk representation in marching […]
Introducing the 2025 Blue Stars Member Leadership Team! We are thrilled to have this group of young adults sharing their talents and energy leading the 2025 Blue Stars membership this season. The 2025 Blue Stars Leadership Team: Mattie Kleespies, drum major Seth Milbry, horn sergeant Matt Wishart, trumpet Ian Roberts, trumpet Peyton Bewley, mellophone Chaz […]
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