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2023 Cadets Championships Weekend Recap

The 2023 DCI World Championships proved to be a fabulous stage for The Cadets to rise to their full potential, celebrate their roots, and cap off an incredible season of performance. The Cadets arrived in the greater Indianapolis area late Wednesday evening, August 9, where the corps moved into its final housing site of the […]

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Congratulations 2023 Blue Stars!

As another season comes to a close, we want to thank all of the members, staff, volunteers, alumni and fans for the dedication and support of the 2023 Blue Stars! We could not be more proud of the members this season and we are humbled to have dedicated ourselves to the continued pursuit of excellence […]

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JW Koester: World Class Director of the Year

At the 2023 DCI Semifinals, JW Koester was awarded the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award, recognizing him as the World Class Director Of The Year, as voted upon by all other World Class corps directors. Mandarins corps members and staff were on the field to watch JW receive the award; their chants of “J-Dub! J-Dub! […]

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Spirit of Atlanta Board Grows with Five New Dynamic Additions

The Spirit of Atlanta is delighted to announce the addition of five distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s expansion. Each of the new board members brings a unique skill set, vast expertise, and a shared commitment to promote the performing arts through the Spirit of Atlanta. Read […]

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Troopers Name Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The Sabers Circle, the leadership of Troopers alumni programs, is proud to announce this year’s Troopers Hall of Fame Inductees. Four members will be inducted as the corps’ Hall of Fame Class of 2023. This year’s inductees include: Bob Collins, Karen Nichols, Kari Gilbert, and Lauren Teel. Induction for the class of 2023 takes place […]

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Audition for the 2024 Blue Stars

As we celebrate our 60th season in 2024, be a part of our legacy and share in the experience of a lifetime as a performing member of the 2024 Blue Stars! By completing the form and you’ll be the first to receive information when audition camp locations are announced and when auditions materials are available […]

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DCI East Weekend Recap

There is always something special in the air at the DCI Eastern Classic, especially for current Cadets and alumni. It’s our biggest, most anticipated home show, full of nostalgia and anticipation. The iconic J. Birney Crum silhouette and the serene park are something out of drum corps folklore that, thankfully, continue to be the stage […]

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Jumping into 2023 Finals Week

Welcome to 2023 DCI Finals Week! This is a monumental period for Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in many different ways. In addition to this summer’s competitive achievements, 2023 marks a milestone for the corps: the organization’s 65th Anniversary. This week, you can help Troop celebrate their six-plus decades in a variety of unique ways. […]

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Phantom Regiment hires Amanda Hamaker to drive growth, guide organization’s future

Phantom Regiment is proud to introduce Amanda Hamaker as its CEO. A highly respected and experienced leader, Hamaker has a proven track record in various executive roles. She has been Winnebago County Administrator and Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts Rock River Valley Council (now Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois), in addition to holding key […]

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Marching Roundtable 1174: The Academy Starts with the Emotional Journey First

Fred Smith and Ryan Adamsons talk about creating the 2023 show music with emotions leading the process. You can listen to us below, or if you want to take us with you, you can download us from iTunes and Amazon. Read the rest of the article here.

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