Continuing in their series of staff announcements, The Cadets welcome three acclaimed percussionists to lead the battery and front ensemble teams for the 2023 season. We are thrilled to have Cadets Alumnus and Hall of Famer Jacob Gall back as the Battery Caption Manager in his fifteenth season as a Cadets staff member. Read the […]
“We are thrilled that this talented group of accomplished educators will be back with us this summer,” said Vicki Ferrence Ray, Interim CEO for The Cadets. “They not only bring a wealth of knowledge in their fields, but as Cadets Alumni, they also bring a passion for the corps and a connection to our tradition […]
After a lengthy search involving several worthy candidates, The Academy is excited to announce Dan Adams to be serving in the position of Corps Director for The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps is the flagship performing ensemble of the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts, Inc. As an expansion […]
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) today announced that Robert Morrison, Jim Doyle and Larry Aldridge have been named to the organization’s Advisory Management Oversight Committee. CAE Board Chair Mark Herzing said that each of these individuals brings an extremely high level of expertise in business and organizational management to The Cadets and a passion for […]
The Louisiana Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Board of Directors is now opening a search for a corps director. Going into the 2022 competitive season, the Board of Directors appointed Dr. Jeremi Edwards to the position of interim corps director with the intentions of doing a comprehensive search following the drum corps’ return. Dr. Edwards […]
Two months since we bid farewell to an amazing season, yet Trooper Nation is still in awe of our 2022 production, the dedicated staff, our supportive fans and especially our marching members. 2022 was a success thanks to the hard work of dedicated members who fought diligently to make DCI Finals within days of regathering […]
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE) is pleased to announce the Design Team that will craft and inspire The Cadets’ 2023 field production. “We have assembled an all-star cast of Cadets to comprise our 2023 Design Team,” said CAE Interim CEO Vicki Ferrence Ray. “These highly distinguished individuals are Cadets through and through, each embodying the […]
BD Performing Arts (BDPA) and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning LLC (Service Experts) are proud to come together in a new partnership that will help emphasize the transformative power of music through education, outreach, and philanthropic efforts in our community. “We are thrilled to team up with Service Experts and share the importance of […]
We’re a little over a month away from the official launch of #PR2023! Drum corps auditions kick off on November 25. Have you taken your first step in joining the next era of Phantom Regiment by registering at Audition HQ? If your answer is, “no,” then we have a few theories as to why: You’re […]
Cadets Arts & Entertainment (CAE), the non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that oversees The Cadets Drum Corps, today announced that CEO Denise Bonfiglio has decided to retire from the organization. The CAE board of directors has subsequently appointed Vicki Ferrence Ray as interim CEO, effective immediately. CAE Board Chair Mark Herzing said the board would begin a […]
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