{"id":82100,"date":"2026-05-01T10:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dci.org\/?p=82100"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:26:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:26:36","slug":"corps-news-and-announcements-20260501","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dci.org\/news\/corps-news-and-announcements-20260501\/","title":{"rendered":"Corps news and announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"82100\" class=\"elementor elementor-82100\" 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>Spirit, Academy announce 2026 productions<\/li><li>Meet Gold&#8217;s new corps director<\/li><li>River City Rhythm reveals brass staff<\/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>7th Regiment is hosting a May 2-3 rehearsal camp in Vernon, Connecticut. The corps&#8217; video audition deadline is May 1.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/7thregiment\/posts\/pfbid0PD25jMBxW1ykgLHbgoAjxP2Vbdx628Y3dXC3eSeG1zpxww3dyKj8qCMsG7bi89x9l\" 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 announced that its 2026 production is titled, &#8220;In the Center of the Ring.&#8221;<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheAcademyDBC\/posts\/pfbid0ASFGjRBZXfVTW3WR9Mvh63vjc1uwRN2k3gYMshQqj5PuZYU9TdUJnCEvGknRp38vl\" 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 searching for a bass guitarist to fill an immediate opening.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/battalioncorps\/posts\/pfbid02AZLxabyrHMs1MhkQmpXnRNPeoys5CBqWv6xQuwvWHLcon6X7W6Xuy4rt5SaMA5VHl\" 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\/5a181124d670bd001f490b08_Uzne3m6mvUnKdgmHijfR1ONE_5lXRM_5.png\" alt=\"Blue Devils logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Blue Devils<\/h2><p>Get a quick 24-second recap of Blue Devils&#8217; most recent rehearsal camp.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/2050285595838549\/\" 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\/5a181124d670bd001f490b0b_O-JgnhkTHqeBTb2CX2DmCYHHMzfR9WCa.png\" alt=\"Blue Stars logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Blue Stars<\/h2><p>Check out photos from Blue Stars&#8217; April rehearsal camp.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluestars\/posts\/pfbid035ky2uYd4bdo54tJYG3GM3rnfswSAKt3oCWqgv9jf3eLYrXGeGmMBh9VrTjBowaGal\" 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\/5a181124d670bd001f490b0c_wRimxHy5d3FL1RVb48fVoLZBJm6JCPHj.png\" alt=\"Bluecoats logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Bluecoats<\/h2><p>Bluecoats checked off the &#8220;April camp&#8221; box en route to the 2026 DCI Tour.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluecoats\/posts\/pfbid02QE6pMmbsKEV4ukwMaPdRcD1qitW1cMDQTx65nTZTYoH131G2jzuGMXZF1et2RFLfl\" 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\/5a181124d670bd001f490b0d_-rL8mWx--vjTIXAXL829d5QRD8ANuyqN.png\" alt=\"Boston Crusaders logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Boston Crusaders<\/h2><p>After a successful rehearsal weekend, Boston Crusaders offered a heartfelt thank you to the corps&#8217; volunteers and support team.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BostonCrusaders\/posts\/pfbid02UuAGUnrVXjFcrJFP232s6LC6UM8rYMRBbAdPJqysuM6GDsMsGYtkcr7Y9MjtLG9ql\" 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 offered highlights of recent rehearsals in this video recap.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/801197472758682\/\" 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>Nominations are now open for a pair of annual Cavaliers awards. The deadline for submissions is May 17.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCavaliers\/posts\/pfbid02mMmPaJzWQZeDQUZ4nkcN3PCPJ2dkLXRUtWehh7PYV9MqMwoQh1ww73ZSwFCtpBDvl\" 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>Colts shared a gallery of photos from the corps&#8217; April rehearsal weekend.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dcicolts\/posts\/pfbid021wAPLPJ4MGSkFzF7YSpXApUVJ2y4JdfbVRPVexzfrfoM4wZVfDuq2ceEndauv7F5l\" 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>Colt Cadets will host a full-corps rehearsal May 1-3 in Dubuque, Iowa.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1373629271466115&amp;set=a.483154623846922&amp;type=3&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\/5a1b3042d670bd00c32a3462_hwL7IfrTqh2Z6YCegGpdUCjjdF1vJ-tV.png\" alt=\"Columbians logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Columbians<\/h2><p>There are open positions in Columbians&#8217; brass and color guard sections for 2026.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ColumbiansDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid02h325DkUs2svtf3sSjA15Zq4N7MKiTX23rbBnzohDrX4azoLuTBW6VmYfovpFRsixl\" 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\/05\/crossmen-logo-2025-800x800-1.png\" alt=\"Crossmen logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Crossmen<\/h2><p>Submit a video audition today to fill one of &#8220;a few&#8221; remaining spots in Crossmen&#8217;s color guard.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CrossmenDBC\/posts\/pfbid022tRV2wC274mhFWfiP3Ct5NVaE1HRrX87T9kz2atfgCFKZsAHmxm3emi2xPfgvr6dl\" 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\/5a181125d670bd001f490b16_vTp0iccgUqUXcPdxJBuDSSHGi-pVJbFB.png\" alt=\"Genesis logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Genesis<\/h2><p>Genesis has open positions in its color guard for 2026, ahead of a May 1-3 rehearsal camp in Pearsall, Texas.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/genesisdbctx\/posts\/pfbid0DEkYLzECwiuQ5W7hBP8kNYXoaSZQ9th3YvzksTGJgu9Ty26tBM96ndT1DuVotyhZl\" 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\/09\/gold-logo-2025-800x800-1.png\" alt=\"Gold logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Gold<\/h2><p>Gold introduced Joe Paul as the organization&#8217;s new corps director; Paul has previously worked with The Cavaliers and The Academy.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/golddrumcorps\/posts\/pfbid0XxdP1MCRZZu1NHJZNcCBWc4KjUcBQRir87eKkn6b6jkfn5c2QFEADhRaEih4YCBql\" 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\/5a181168d670bd001b2e636f_08nNbW5EiEDzPPxsokX2sYcQ__YegGts.png\" alt=\"Guardians logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Guardians<\/h2><p>Guardians&#8217; 2026 corps has openings in its brass section following a &#8220;blast&#8221; of a rehearsal weekend.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guardiansdbc\/posts\/pfbid02LvDdLStkLCz7H7QUf5XaQVJkKf5NYVxaKB7xgJqJGkvKYUY1JUbNThGatrdf27wvl\" 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>Hear from Impulse&#8217;s drum major as they answer the key questions \u2014 why be a drum major, and why Impulse?<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/2815149452172692\/\" 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\/5a181168d670bd001b2e637b_XVfT9k-W5gcOkuQ6X0dN90CVLLeqv2HY.png\" alt=\"Madison Scouts logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Madison Scouts<\/h2><p>Check out these photos from Madison&#8217;s April rehearsal camp.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MadisonScouts\/posts\/pfbid03jgEiKqSPh3h69s6PaRiduU1ftQg3VcjyXJ43MJeuo6pwBR8GQo5da6GxvjX2w4Ul\" 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>After its April rehearsal camp, Memphis Blues still has video auditions open for 2026.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1671017907406614\/\" 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>As of Monday, April 27, Music City had two positions open in its 2026 color guard.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MusicCityDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid0nus8RVuduSU8mu6JF1uCgrWg24R6SaJ9UuXaRQKbqy29Q9snVuYLdbEfvNVwsHerl\" 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 has an immediate opening for one snare drummer, with preference to World Class experience in either DCI or WGI competition.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PCDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid02CeEsuiqG9WpXPifrQfGzm6aPmbiSyhWUmLwUjhTx7EPawb11qzmMdtCRoUXeW6o1l\" 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 host an audition opportunity May 1 in Houston, Texas.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RaidersDBC\/posts\/pfbid0cLYN2YxS26gsqHvwrx7yKtDMiBVzdSn779NxAg5WiqwCHY8jwegpfP1sDVEWxxYil\" 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\/5a18117cd670bd001b2e6385_EwteLulOtHFmWAzjvcolDGTkPzuQf6z2.png\" alt=\"River City Rhythm logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>River City Rhythm<\/h2><p>Meet River City Rhythm&#8217;s brass education team for the 2026 season.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RCRCorps\/posts\/pfbid02xyvJC9LBPocSsMbyJjyntUGwNo6477U5TRzAEp2kdrSxoGvHdS9fnF46y2XHgunUl\" 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 wrapped up weekend camp rehearsals for 2026, with spring training not far around the corner.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SCV\/posts\/pfbid02sB1LEuyTNdnsdXTWqEVUuxk9754WXbYKzQiUwRGEyDrHERV7tRKCtyX3CyMPMScwl\" 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\/65fc6116a20db2fb6f043d52_IZ3CjfyeBATPeR4OHRFqVOcjrfPJ5SJf.png\" alt=\"Seattle Cascades logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Seattle Cascades<\/h2><p>Check out Cascades&#8217; April rehearsal camp photo album; registration is open for the corps&#8217; next opportunity, May 22-25.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SeattleCascadesDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid02MArS4qfeaGKMFUXBznzqReY5wWaVt1YrBSVBPTQ3XCq6ciAP49XkjyH7yrGkHU3xl\" 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>There is an immediate opening on synthesizer in Spartans&#8217; 2026 corps.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/spartansdbc\/posts\/pfbid02DDsop9Hr5r7KL2wkDUhrAVpw22PGz4tWiYt2WU8B9FdTLTxCgL5CoXoqzrDDZV1ul\" 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\/63db1d184f749ab6c1031403_kq1KhesMNe83jr9WLQnnVs6XIi0WPWi2.png\" alt=\"Spirit of Atlanta logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Spirit of Atlanta<\/h2><p>Spirit of Atlanta&#8217;s 2026 program is titled, &#8220;Golden Summer.&#8221;<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1536629001368185\/\" 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\/63db1ffdf3587c77c40c26f4_e7iiBM79ch4cFFFPGleYxCjMd54izkiu.png\" alt=\"Troopers logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Troopers<\/h2><p>Troopers shared a handful of April rehearsal camp photos.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TroopersDrumCorps\/posts\/pfbid0z1Ypg2KHiXvnzNqP4MKUwEMNXxJ3BskNyR2n5jtJ8ZsbKHSKmNtap8gPiGUz5bdxl\" 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 announced plans to lower its 2026 season tuition by $900.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1691176062332791\/\" 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 announced its 2026 color guard staff.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AtlantaCorpsVets\/posts\/pfbid0249qJaVoCP1sYcoYwxuLnKzWcdyS5px7QREyMjArj5KA7G69neC2P2dyQnjM8Pe2l\" 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\/6515b6a9e471c33c5807f562_ymGvhSvIhpgoM50b5D8DQ9TeaKj2kOp6.png\" alt=\"Bushwackers logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Bushwackers<\/h2><p>Bushwackers has an opening for baritone ahead of its May 1-3 rehearsal camp in Elmer, New Jersey.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bushwackersDBC\/posts\/pfbid0XwKNQv98RQ8jem2DsnxSpZz4WofuRnBWtpV4sQB2D7c4BrH5d5KVzaqCnsyrfCjtl\" 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\/6515b3a5c5719f2f750c6522_dEBpFd9ZsYb6wXD9Dk7KWaxApXo9pJc0.png\" alt=\"Fusion Core logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Fusion Core<\/h2><p>Fusion Core&#8217;s next rehearsal camp is set for May 2-3 in Apopka, Florida.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FusionDBCore\/posts\/pfbid02wEgWLGh6o93TXKH5z5HqXN3FeuTYcv6iYifMA69vTyreUmHJDH8zEdfZyzSHsTdYl\" 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\/671bb42c861a8018110790e2_tJH3PBV-EOZwViLH6MhAuWHCDcaXirKI.png\" alt=\"MBI logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>MBI<\/h2><p>Minnesota Brass posted a casting call for cymbal players.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MinnesotaBrass\/posts\/pfbid0DBoX1WrHsstLrHAgsQUycmv6LvgFGt5R1eHvXBH5zXtWGSw7CaZKqGiunumz7xjAl\" 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\/6759cc5269c2b9d058012282_AkXuwukWsvxbHtAozHdMHM9gSpgLeNYZ.png\" alt=\"Northern Lights logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Northern Lights<\/h2><p>Support Northern Lights&#8217; 2026 season by purchasing items on the corps&#8217; wish list.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/northernlightsmi\/posts\/pfbid026KBgJZAjtx8vpCKB59GVc821u9rE45hkYF3QUJVzvjVfYFsjPQgaGrfNxTEBMKoXl\" 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\/6515a72364801ac41c080e23_KXplljOajr795twFBXH02vRKOaTXswT9.png\" alt=\"Reading Buccaneers logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Reading Buccaneers<\/h2><p>Check out the schedule and locations for Reading Buccaneers&#8217; May 1-3 rehearsals.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/readingbuccaneers\/posts\/pfbid0bSZHp5hi7ixBWv6Zyp8J3RWhRCehJxPo5fCVXdpDUiK2rNgUqcLT75TSbyCRSqK1l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/article><article 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Corps \u2013 El Paso, TX<\/h2><p>Arsenal is seeking volunteers for its 2026 season.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arsenaldrumbugle\/posts\/pfbid02ZqBW3aWEvvLAwepgXw6HtQzJNmiRgwiB1ykwEV2Gg7sEf1zTL1rGCDxuCnCrwknhl\" 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\/6760fe217a240f0613095042_GUR1oM1qpXSiUp-npAMh684NjCX-1VFU.png\" alt=\"Carolina Gold logo\" \/><\/div><div class=\"news-content\"><h2>Carolina Gold \u2013 Winston-Salem, NC<\/h2><p>Carolina Gold shared a handful of photos from its most recent rehearsal camp.<\/p><p><a class=\"news-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CarolinaGoldDBC\/posts\/pfbid0Z6osYvvkK8k8MeE29fTfTWoRGYa9xLyseM5qhFqzo9xM6SA8nAAkCYa9YDPWdpmsl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See 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