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Troopers Announce Audio Design & Leadership

We are pleased to announce that Justin Shelton will continue with the Troopers as Audio Designer with the addition of Justin Ratcliff as Audio Caption Head. Justin Shelton – Audio Designer Justin received a bachelor’s degree in Music Production Technology from the University of Texas at Arlington where he also worked as a recording engineer […]

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Troopers Announce Visual Design & Leadership Staff

We are pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Ebert, Molly Favret-Edrington, and Joshua Brenneis to the Visual Design & Leadership Team. Andrew Ebert – Drill Designer Andrew is a designer and educator based out of Greenville, SC where he lives with his wife (Kelly), son (Anderson), daughter (Mia), and their two dogs (Layla and […]

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James Sparling returns to the Madison Scouts!

GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. recaps the latest announcement from the Madison Scouts. Read the rest of the article here.

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Monte Mast Joins the Northwest Youth Music Association

We are thrilled to announce Monte Mast as a Senior Executive Advisor to the Northwest Youth Music Association and the performing organizations under the umbrella of NYMA. Monte recently retired from the position of Executive Director of The Cavaliers AP&E, Inc (CAPE), the parent organization of seven-time DCI Champion Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, Chromium […]

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On A Water Break – The One With the 2025 DCI Dish

Join hosts Trish, Nicole, Austin, & Ricardo for the latest episode of the “On A Water Break” marching arts podcast, where they discuss all the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of marching bands, color guard, drum corps, and more. This episode features special guests clinician Jeremy from Drum Corps Today and a […]

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Aged Out Podcast 117 || Post DCI 2024 Hang w/ Robert Martinez & George Collins

Hosts of The Aged Out Podcast, Michael Fantini and Evan Worrell, hang out with the Drum Corps Coffee Shop Podcast Hosts, Robert Martinez and George Collins to talk about everything DCI 2024 and then some. Read the rest of the article here.

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2025 DCI Free Agency • Mandarins

GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. recaps the latest announcement from Mandarins. Read the rest of the article here.

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Madison Scouts Welcome James Sparling to Design Team

The Madison Scouts are excited to welcome back James Sparling to the design team in the role of battery arranger. James most recently worked with the Madison Scouts during the 2024 season as an ensemble coordinator. In addition to the Scouts, he is currently on the design and educational team for Cap City Percussion, as […]

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Devin Bretz Leads Us to the Future

Last summer, Devin Bretz jumped into the role of corps director quickly and naturally, becoming the great energy and motivational powerhouse in just the snap of his fingers. His original role for the 2024 season was as an Admin, things changed, and he stepped up, way up! That’s the kind of person he is. “I […]

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2025 DCI Free Agency is HERE! • Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, & Troopers

GEM’s Daniel Montoya Jr. recaps the latest announcements from Blue Stars, Carolina Crown, & Troopers. To contribute to The Recap, offer suggestions, and/or ask questions, email us at therecap [at] generaleffect [dot] media. Thanks for reading General Effect Media! Subscribe for free and get the latest in Pageantry Arts News, Analysis, and Opinion delivered to […]

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