{"id":82019,"date":"2026-04-17T10:10:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dci.org\/?p=82019"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:08:11","slug":"corps-news-and-announcements-20260417","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dci.org\/news\/corps-news-and-announcements-20260417\/","title":{"rendered":"Corps news and announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"82019\" class=\"elementor elementor-82019\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a44ed46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a44ed46\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65be602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65be602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\"><p><!-- Header Section --><\/p><header class=\"edition-header\"><h1>IN THIS EDITION:<\/h1><ul class=\"edition-highlights\"><li>Spartans announce 2026 show title<\/li><li>Meet Impulse&#8217;s drum majors for &#8217;26 season<\/li><li>Gems approved as Open Class affiliate<\/li><li><a style=\"color: #667eea;\" href=\"#all-age\">DCI All-Age<\/a> &amp; <a style=\"color: #667eea;\" href=\"#soundsport\">SoundSport<\/a> roundups<\/li><li>And more!<\/li><\/ul><\/header><p><!-- Main Corps News --><\/p><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dci.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7th-regiment-logo-2025-800x800-1.png\" alt=\"7th Regiment logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>7th Regiment<\/h2><p>Registration is open for 7th Regiment&#8217;s May 2-3 rehearsal camp in Vernon, Connecticut.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/7thregiment\/posts\/pfbid02vxWbr3UeHMzfuZ54XgzmfT51qUg8PGBoMHAGMRjgERWRmi55nUa6goYtmMmrJjdyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a18117cd670bd001b2e638e_N41XtnNYfxJN3-1R6hEfHF5B49w7kAtX.png\" alt=\"Academy logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>The Academy<\/h2><p>The Academy has open positions across a variety of sections in its 2026 corps.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheAcademyDBC\/posts\/pfbid0234gNt3hijuXeUgGdendRrNzM2p3ZBWwRnQLey6ngZhgWdzxuMGzqPbQYhKZfk7Jhl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181124d670bd001f490b05_BbTrlTSgNnEDESUEFxCRXf7FBTu2CY1b.png\" alt=\"Battalion logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>The Battalion<\/h2><p>The Battalion is offering a $20 educational color guard clinic in Radcliff, Kentucky.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/battalioncorps\/posts\/pfbid0gGEfueRcimixiDf6eaeCCjcotUwSAVVnv7eHPTBPHk8mP8SxxHSMMZK3ACdTYUeml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181124d670bd001f490b0e_IYp8h5YRwrMtsuZQeQt2J-8QJYcL3bzC.png\" alt=\"Carolina Crown logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Carolina Crown<\/h2><p>Carolina Crown is hiring merchandise sales assistants for the 2026 season.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolinacrown\/posts\/pfbid036G1UuDsJRymWW1eEHgjvKXrBsg8iJ25VLi6BCEcvZzE5hnxGAEKcSue3idFqDdBil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5ef6c5f9694c8b6b7c436322_BG_EFfjuppP9PJoOcFk1zOl1tQoaFmCE.png\" alt=\"Cavaliers logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>The Cavaliers<\/h2><p>Limited spots are available for The Cavaliers&#8217; 2026 color guard, which has &#8220;exciting things planned.&#8221;<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1732587674399929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181124d670bd001f490b11_A4Ndqer0pihrDjJx8CSsr9chF9_69GxA.png\" alt=\"Colts logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Colts<\/h2><p>New auditionees, callbacks and contracted members are welcome at Colts&#8217; April 24-26 rehearsal camp in Oskaloosa, Iowa.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dcicolts\/posts\/pfbid02Xhz4yW1Yn36SnvFsGMm3qSmJ3FZMCJ7KsaSjoFedZ7r9oX54Zx4t3kbnTAasxNiBl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181124d670bd001f490b11_A4Ndqer0pihrDjJx8CSsr9chF9_69GxA.png\" alt=\"Colt Cadets logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Colt Cadets<\/h2><p>Interested performers can attend Colt Cadets&#8217; May 1-3 rehearsal camp in Dubuque, Iowa.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coltcadets\/posts\/pfbid0ibmPyA3vpwnv83Bw8gKgWk9DxEioaDnnjm3YyLycPSm7z6pJefSMjgcowgD2WmAjl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a1b3042d670bd00c32a3462_hwL7IfrTqh2Z6YCegGpdUCjjdF1vJ-tV.png\" alt=\"Columbians logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Columbians<\/h2><p>Columbians&#8217; next rehearsal camp will take place April 24-26 in Hermiston, Oregon.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ColumbiansDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid0aDfufr5xpBopoVbGXHTFHiyes7FNsSx64WvcCYMJFqGyeCvEzSoqLPsMTctGLSA9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/63c0e2a578e9fe9846012e52_Sy5XkWQB-ipqgaRCpLEzpZNmp7xDX4Do.png\" alt=\"Gems Drum &amp; Bugle Corps logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Gems<\/h2><p>Gems received official approval to become an Open Class affiliate for 2026.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=956169610530825&amp;set=a.170940365720424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181168d670bd001b2e6373_R9dJDn02NU52v0STlbGASaWwfvlvxRG5.png\" alt=\"Impulse logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Impulse<\/h2><p>Impulse introduced its team of drum majors for the 2026 season.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/2185617745597882\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a1b3067d670bd00c32a3463_8aDsT0vTLbtT_V-b2m4sR-JBjmwkYXLV.png\" alt=\"Les Stentors logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Les Stentors<\/h2><p>Les Stentors will host a rehearsal camp April 24-26 in Ayers Cliff, Quebec.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stentorsdrumcorps\/posts\/pfbid02dopqG9MLhBPYtewgFAHBAaUwztuvwFJRVGBTFZ8U3nH1LpqWr5oJWKEAUvRoKQMBl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/64147c14bf02071332073132_8f8seLY08A04kC-OdXNkRg7WqzDnZ46P.png\" alt=\"Memphis Blues logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Memphis Blues<\/h2><p>Memphis Blues is hosting a virtual interest meeting, April 19 online.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Q4hcAsYLXS9uoJWKdFMjVRmFmPagNLDLr5Tkjeq4XkeqQKTuJfiNTmx1sF8LyCN8l&amp;id=100090514550700&amp;ref=embed_page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/60745db031aad24c2a28bf82_NX3k9OaDxEwg3iY32PA_0HopnnIN4zNi.png\" alt=\"Music City logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Music City<\/h2><p>Music City is currently seeking CDL drivers to join the corps&#8217; 2026 touring team.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MusicCityDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid099YDdKnoaBsBJH3jZVyFPLB7FKh4jetskQQq5qJf1YDcERGE97nsDi48eYT1BxCYl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6380_ig_O2i2w44kMY9sAdB33wfyR7FxaUwnq.png\" alt=\"Pacific Crest logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Pacific Crest<\/h2><p>Pacific Crest is offering three California-based summer leadership camps in late June and early July.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PCDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid02wN6aAKBeaowLHhYJCo68fbigT3NkP2p5CSPVwiGvT56H2SX24JQB6Kk8qbAm49Ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6383_M-wCmu1XspKtixIv688vfTOMs0dcz8ny.png\" alt=\"Raiders logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Raiders<\/h2><p>Raiders will offer a pair of experience and audition days, May 2 in Texas and May 16 in Maryland.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RaidersDBC\/posts\/pfbid02fxybatxkRCBKCWMKi5SrcAsLcPnmYoifbdZoj6tYx5v6uTbZXpsFqEiCCMRb7gxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a181189d670bd001a3d7667_kBC05CQk-TmysXsCUfxZoS4jODaJGKp_.png\" alt=\"Santa Clara Vanguard logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Santa Clara Vanguard<\/h2><p>Vanguard announced its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Lisa Avilla-Weston, Charlie Iwanaga and Carol Abohatab.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PCDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid02wN6aAKBeaowLHhYJCo68fbigT3NkP2p5CSPVwiGvT56H2SX24JQB6Kk8qbAm49Ml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5a18117cd670bd001b2e638b_jyGwm7j5R3SuNK_dQCJUOVXTpzNkXYp3.png\" alt=\"Spartans logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Spartans<\/h2><p>Spartans&#8217; 2026 production is titled, &#8220;On the World Stage.&#8221;<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spartansdbc\/posts\/pfbid0EiN6deRhg36D63atEEVJAoQn1oxBjWiMj7wqbnGXPqRKg3wfUEFJKGfb5MNk9LKxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/5e8aa71b694c8b5695293482_BvFsrquBM3COVyHNDR6XSMskPuv_0F6F.png\" alt=\"Zephyrus logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Zephyrus<\/h2><p>Zephyrus introduced the corps&#8217; administrative leadership team for 2026.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zephyrusarts\/posts\/pfbid0d8QE6y9m9QTkqdbo2UL6C9rHnck8aAg3YupHHx5LDYQc3iRFnsJdvdUj158AzJfnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><p><!-- All-Age Section --><\/p><section id=\"all-age\"><h2 class=\"section-header\">DCI All-Age Updates<\/h2><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515addc538cb30314083e02_RDl0siw3JAafravQ4WILxiPj1iARfBj2.png\" alt=\"Atlanta CV logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Atlanta CV<\/h2><p>Atlanta CV is hosting color guard auditions April 25 and 26 in Cartersville, Georgia.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AtlantaCorpsVets\/posts\/pfbid02PsTAJmAT4XL72VzSZML9dUFyupNCWc6GNCgajPGfSHsy4WQDPj9XRkbN3BuMuUn6l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515b519c5719f2f750c6523_SqqK4Cn9UhX-4QUjZPIx4UtHF7PvCAcG.png\" alt=\"Columbus Saints logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Columbus Saints<\/h2><p>Columbus Saints currently has openings for part-time members of its color guard staff.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/columbussaints\/posts\/pfbid02eK6PrTcwVmeCaU49oakHSn5FJ1DWFEQfKmUG5NZ5LZSdLhxQeYBQCEUfc5vhy1wMl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515b2eb538cb30314083e05_fCkEbmkpkV4JFFpAWc8-2DfGV4RcOqlF.png\" alt=\"Govenaires logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Govenaires<\/h2><p>Govenaires will host its &#8220;Govies Game Day Fundraiser,&#8221; May 17 in St. Peter, Minnesota.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Govenaires\/posts\/pfbid0r1Q5vTBK2mVZdEVYgx2ESDZYS1xDGRb5tW4xS2nVAQTLf1UBkoKk3ZW9erkpVVD9l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515b1fc538cb30314083e04_ZfE4tprbZukslkzEhh1M8jL3jBYlErM1.png\" alt=\"Hawthorne Caballeros logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Hawthorne Caballeros<\/h2><p>Registration is still open for Caballeros&#8217; May 18 golf outing in Franklin, New Jersey.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HawthorneCaballeros\/posts\/pfbid02X4XSfz8rM1fYZH1K2gtXnPGQTuMWEJRYgfkNcFrSDRkmq4dYt2iyA24gVRCmRRPtl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515a72064801ac41c080e22_iBnMbN1ndcNvLRtQ-z46jPPzuaW4sEzL.png\" alt=\"Hurricanes logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Hurricanes<\/h2><p>Hurricanes&#8217; next color guard auditions will take place April 18-19 in Seymour, Connecticut.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cthurricanes\/posts\/pfbid0ZMKsdenxgBQZ1kMsNEvnoSktFhNUY9unWyGJEFN3vzU3JfhGi9FGdxrhHHAEv2wxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/651b13984df3159f380878c5_AbSzwYNRS9TDSF64ejU91hVWWrhWUKXs.png\" alt=\"Rogues Hollow Regiment logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Rogues Hollow Regiment<\/h2><p>Rogues Hollow Regiment has an immediate opening for drum major.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rhrdbc\/posts\/pfbid0239vU8FD6ytvWSgvjbFMLyK5Aezj5RGDtNxhk14PwyiwfP2TecpGDrNEtpvpHAEwul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6515afb0538cb30314083e03_t2r19Qsr6NV5-mECGLkA8f2P3Sp0ejPL.png\" alt=\"White Sabers logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>White Sabers<\/h2><p>Color guard performers can auditions for White Sabers April 25-26 in Rochester, New York.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whitesabers\/posts\/pfbid02tPDk7m7dN1pGx1rxLUPnEo1bYaeGkbmxRrwjuw7F8jRUMtG1VGPeLr4TeUuasTLDl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><\/section><p><!-- SoundSport Section --><\/p><section id=\"soundsport\"><h2 class=\"section-header\">SoundSport Updates<\/h2><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/6425d1e394112062ba0ae112_X9-TIC5ltKELiKIuUvqlKYcvPCgEGnup.png\" alt=\"Eclipse Drum &amp; Bugle Corps logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Eclipse Drum &amp; Bugle Corps \u2013 Indianapolis, IN<\/h2><p>Get to know third-year Eclipse drum major Lennon Shennard.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eclipsedbc\/posts\/pfbid02iGYX8GKS14pxYEDkRAAyHVQcfbe9RCFzg9GQcsrxgh5sAezgssCXTfMUE9Dtb8Xfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/63c99836f125e2bce3017262_BCvcLOdo89b8EXdqpcgY3Rx2-KZ0kIy9.png\" alt=\"IMPACT Drum &amp; Bugle Corps logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>IMPACT Drum &amp; Bugle Corps \u2013 Orlando, FL<\/h2><p>IMPACT has positions in its 2026 ensemble open ahead of an April 19 rehearsal camp.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1624597958589404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/production.assets.dci.org\/63daaf2801d803a9cd0bc6c2_Qvo3fnnuvjV1NNxb4gWDn341_zaMt9T1.png\" alt=\"Latrobe Music Center logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Latrobe Music Center \u2013 Latrobe, PA<\/h2><p>Latrobe Music Center&#8217;s Apogee SoundSport Ensemble will feature the music of &#8220;West Side Story&#8221; for its 2026 production.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02AUXm2yyke8dJWfrPFUV9476aCxXqLqKMt79yRhtN3mkXBhsUALBxYaJxKJ3ckJwMl&amp;id=100085504436414&amp;__cft__[0]=AZb_QofREYuDyExmwbkJK5IfaeU7c2qZGlhl8JYgvaL_nPIVli59dVI_OyQ-hOKkbSxO_-jZSztRYnkwo5BQdIiuF25lFS2QSkdb5ixZFeqM3wt_xJqqOuOOXH-wyxFBWbs-P-ofIw3r1cWzQ4tPBa7yFx9ZXcKoWzDFvvOG4dS7p7M9nO-0VhFyfC2wPhzaKOg&amp;__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"news-item\"><div class=\"news-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.dci.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/luthern-vanguard-WI-SS-logo.png\" alt=\"Lutheran Vanguard logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Lutheran Vanguard \u2013 Appleton, WI<\/h2><p>Check out photos from Luthern Vanguard&#8217;s recent rehearsal.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LutheranVanguard\/posts\/pfbid0ZyapiwN8tvJEaaRFX8n8uEpxZGdRSEj5rDkhfQvmBaKgg16qk4uDuRGbTvbxdKR7l\" 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