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The Cavaliers Introduce Two Educational Leadership Positions

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps is pleased to announce the appointments of Tom Aungst as Ensemble Coordinator and Bret Kuhn as Education Coordinator for 2025. Both Aungst and Kuhn bring decades of world-class drum corps experience and expertise to these critical roles, further strengthening the corps’ commitment to educational excellence. Tom Aungst will lead […]

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On The Back Hash Ep. #90: DCI- Interview with Caty Llamas (Phantom Regiment)

We are back this week with a phenomenal interview with the one and only Caty Llamas! We discuss her story of getting into drum corps, how she landed with Phantom Regiment, and how her experiences prepared her for her career! This is a such a great interview, and we are so thankful to Caty for […]

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Experienced Leaders Return to Guide Cavaliers Percussion, Audio, and Color Guard

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps are thrilled to announce the return of exceptional educational leaders to oversee the 2025 Percussion, Audio, and Color Guard teams. Please join us in welcoming back the following educators! Percussion Josh Brickey – Caption Supervisor Russell Wharton – Caption Manager Dr. Lane Summerlin – Caption Manager Adam Norris – […]

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Phantom Regiment Now Hiring: Development Director

Phantom Regiment (PR) is hiring a Development Director to be responsible for the creation, implementation, evaluation, and successful ongoing management of Phantom Regiment’s fundraising strategies and campaigns. The Director will develop and manage strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of existing as well as prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors. The Director will […]

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Marching Roundtable 1239: Auditioning for Drum Corps

How to audition, how it works, what to expect, and how much it costs. With Dr. Todd Snead and Dwight Emmert of the Phantom Regiment This episode is sponsored by Fred J. Miller, Inc. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes […]

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2025 Blue Stars Design Team & Caption Heads

We are pleased to introduce the 2025 Blue Stars Design and Caption Head Teams! “We have a phenomenal team of designers and instructors returning for the corps’ 2025 season,” said Blue Stars CEO Brad Furlano. “With the addition of Andrew Markworth writing percussion, we believe our team will continue to provide a consistent level of […]

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Troopers Announce Percussion Caption Head

The Troopers are pleased to announce that Lauren Teel will return to lead the Troopers Percussion caption. This will mark Lauren’s 12th consecutive year with the corps. In 2023, Lauren was inducted into the Troopers Hall of Fame. Lauren Teel is the Acting Assistant Director for the Texas A&M University Commerce “Pride” Marching Band, Assistant […]

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OTBH Ep. #89: DCI- Let’s Have Fun! Relegation and Promotion System

We are back this week with a really fun episode and one we think will be great to discuss! This week Chris brings to a table a new system to use for DCI modeled after the relegation and promotion system used in soccer leagues around the world. The guys discuss if this system would work […]

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Register to Audition for 2025

Our 85th Anniversary is on the horizon, and you can be a part of BAC history! Our 2025 auditions are officially live! We are now casting brass, battery, front ensemble, color guard, and conductors with spots are available in all sections of the corps. Read the rest of the article here.

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Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast: Episode 28 – Zach Schlicher

George and Rob sit down with Zach Schlicher and discuss his journey in the marching arts Read the rest of the article here.

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