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Cadets Welcome Member Coordinator

Cadets Arts & Entertainment is pleased to welcome Israel DeMello to The Cadets Support Staff in the role of Member Coordinator. “I have a deep love for The Cadets,” Israel said. “I have called this corps home for the past few years, and I am excited to take on this role and help the organization […]

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DCI And Spirit Of Atlanta Joint Statement

As Spirit of Atlanta has examined the task ahead of us to provide the safest and best experience to members, staff, and volunteers, and also in consultation with DCI, we have made the decision to go on hiatus and reorganize during the 2022 season. Spirit of Atlanta believes that this is the best path forward […]

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Meet Pacific Crest’s 2022 Drum Majors

Pacific Crest is proud to introduce our drum major team for the 2022 season: Ashley Kocour, Amy Johnson, and Bridget Barragy! Ashley Kocour Returning for her fifth season is Head Drum Major Ashley Kocour (Palm Desert, CA). Ashley was a member of the euphonium section in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, and joined the Drum […]

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Spirit Of Atlanta Update

Spirit of Atlanta would like to update the drum corps community on inappropriate incidents that occurred among youth members during the 2021 Tour, and our actions to ensure incidents like it never happen again. There have been many comments publicly expressed in the past few days. We are extremely remorseful that inappropriate acts occurred, and […]

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In The News – Rosemont Again Extends Financial Aid To 7-Time Champion Cavaliers Drum And Bugle Corps

The village of Rosemont’s 30-plus year relationship with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps has received another vote of confidence and a welcomed infusion of cash. Rosemont Village Board members Monday approved a sponsorship agreement with the Cavaliers to cover its 2022 season. Read the rest of the article here.

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Blue Knights Announce 2022 Drum Majors

The Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps is excited to announce the drum major team for the 2022 season! Ethan Masters Ethan Masters is from Missouri City, Texas, and is currently a Senior at Texas A&M University where he is studying Electrical Engineering with a minor in mathematics. Ethan graduated from Ridge Point High School […]

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Statement From Spirit Of Atlanta

During the 2021 summer tour, inappropriate behaviors occurred among performing members of Spirit of Atlanta that the organization neither condones nor tolerates in any way. We support and commend those that have come forward to report these behaviors. We are committed to working with those who have come forward, and working to be better. Spirit […]

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That’s A Wrap On 2021

Thanks to the generous support of alumni, friends, and phamily, Phantom Regiment is headed into 2022 with an additional $45,000+, 20 new Club56 members, and $23,500 in merchandise sales! These gifts help us provide life-changing performing arts programs like Rockford Rhythm, Educational Camps, Band Festivals, and our crown jewel, the Phantom Regiment Drum Corps. Read […]

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Big News For The Academy This Fall

Our very exciting news is that we have contracted with a company to build our very much needed new food trailer for The Academy! It is scheduled to be delivered in early April and we can’t wait to show it off to all our fans but especially to all of you who have so generously […]

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Phantom Regiment Hall Of Fame Member Marian Newcomer Passes Away At 92

The Phantom Regiment Phamily was saddened to learn of the passing last week of Marian Armato Newcomer, a Phantom Regiment Hall of Fame member and our corps’ first brass arranger. A classically trained pianist, Marian was not just the first person to arrange brass music specifically for Phantom Regiment – she was also the mother […]

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