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News / what's new as of 1.10.12 ~ 10:11 p.m.
12/19/11 - 2012 Brass Staff Announced

We announce our Brass Staff for the 2012 season.Read their bios here.

12/16/11 - 2012 Color Guard Staff Announced

We announce our Color Guard Staff for the 2012 season.Read their bios here.

11/30/11 - 2012 Visual Staff Announced

We announce our Visual Staff for the 2012 season.Read their bios here.

11/28/11 - First Camp & Auditions Coming Up December 10-11

Our first camp and auditions for the 2012 season will be on December 10-11 in Elk Grove.Read the entire story here.

11/27/11 - Mandarins Chefs Serve up a Feast

Past and present volunteer parents prepared an excellent dinner for our recent Awards Banquet.Read the entire story here.

11/26/11 - Outstanding Corps Member of 2011

Corps members selected Chris Langton as their Outstanding Corps Member of 2011.Read the entire story here.

11/14/11 - 2012 Show: "PROPHECY"

We announce our 2012 show, "PROPHECY", an original composition by our program designers and arrangers.Read the entire story here.

11/02/11 - Auditions Begin December 10-11

Auditions begin December 10-11 for the 2012 season. Details and downloadable Membership Handbook and Forms are now available.Read the entire story here.

10/28/11 - Battery Audition Materials Available

The 2012 Battery Audition Materials from the Caption Manager after registering online.Read the entire story here.

10/15/11 - 2012 Percussion Staff Announced

Our 2012 Percussion Staff consists of new, as well as returning members.Read the entire story here.

10/10/11 - 2012 Caption Managers Announced

Our 2012 Caption Managers Dennis Aquilina, Tom Linder, Paul Curci, Geoff Longo, and Ron Munekawa are set for 2012.Read the entire story here.

10/3/11 - 2012 Program Design Staff Announced

We're pleased to announce out 2012 Program Design Staff of Key Poulan, Tony Nunez, Drew Farmer, and Dr. Dan Fong.Read the entire story here.

09/14/11 - Great Start to Mandarins Brass Academy

This season's MBA looks to be one of the most advanced ensembles to date.Read the entire story here.

09/06/11 - 2012 Camp Dates Set

Our 2012 Camp Dates are set, with the first camp set for December 10-11, 2011.Read the entire story here.

08/25/11 - Mandarins Brass Academy Begins in September

The MBA helps brass players grow in the performnace level.Read the entire story here.

06/02/11 - Mandarins Family Day, Saturday June 18

Catch the debut of our 2011 show, "The Forty Thieves"; buy Mandarins souvenirs and merchandise; meet our scholarship recipients; and more -- at Mandarins Family Day!Read the entire story here.

05/25/11 - Mandarins Awarded $5,000 Raley's Grant

The Mandarins were awarded a $5,000 grant towards purchase of musical instruments and uniforms.Read the entire story here.

05/04/11 - Mandarins Help to Keep the Kings

The Mandarins lent its support by performing at what was thought to be the final Sacramento Kings game ever.Read the entire story here.

02/08/11 - 2011 Drum Major and Field Conductors Announced

We announce Drum Major David Coyner,and Field Conductors Katie Fortuna, and Joey Fragada for the 2011 season.Read the entire story here.

01/22/11 - Mandarins Entertain California Lawmakers

Mandarins drummers open the 2011 California State Legislature session.Read the entire story here.

12/14/10 - 2010 Winter Videoletter

See the latest Mandarins news, in our Winter Videoletter. We also send our Season's Greetings to you and yours.Read the entire story here.

11/27/10 - Mandarins Awards Banquet

Jared Cole was named the Mandarins' Outstanding Member of 2010, at the corps' annual awards banquet.Read the entire story here.

11/13/10 - Veteran's Day Concert

The Mandarins performed with the Sacramento Youth Symphony's Premier Orchestra at their annual Veteran's Day concert.Read the entire story here.

11/8/10 - 2011 Design Team News

The Mandarins' Design Team met to discuss ideas and concepts for the corps' 2011 program.Read the entire story here.

9/1/10 - 2011 Mandarins Brass Academy Starts in September

The 2011 Mandarins Brass Academy starts its new season in September, with sessions in Sacramento County, El Dorado County, and Stanislaus County. Get the FAQs here.Read the entire story here.

8/16/10 - Mandarins 2010 Virtual Tour Completed

Mandarins Parent Robin Cole takes us along, on a DCI Virtual Tour.Read the entire story here.

6/23/10 - Family Night / Homecoming

The Mandarins hosted Family Night / Homecoming for family, friends, and alumni.Read the entire story here.

6/18/10 - NorCal Shows Coming Up!

A series of Northern California shows kicks off the Mandarins' summer season.Read the entire story here.

5/26/10 - Health Tips and Wellness Tips

Strength and conditioning specialist Christopher DaPrato presents health tips about plyometrics.Read the entire story here.

5/23/10 - Pacific Rim Street Fest Performance

The Mandarins performed at the Pacific Rim Street Fest on Sunday, May 23.Read the entire story here.

5/6/10 - Spring 2010 Update

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1/11/10 - 2010 Repertoire Announced

Our 2010 program, entitled To Dream of Far Away Lands, features music by Philip Glass, Yo-Yo Ma, and other composers.See the repertoire and get the iTunes iMix here.

11/29/09 - Mandarins Lead Santa in Parade

The Mandarins opened the holiday season by performing in the Sacramento Santa Parade.Read the entire story here.

11/27/09 - Santiago Sabado Outstanding Member of 2009

Mandarins Corps Members voted Santiago Sabado as the Outstanding Corps Member of 2009.Read the entire story here.

11/09/09 - 2010 Visual Staff Announced

The Mandarins' 2010 Visual Staff includes Ron Munekawa, Chris Baudino, Joel Ducore, Chris Huebschle, Santiago Sabado, Bryan Stroh, and Michelle Yamazaki.Read the entire story here.

11/04/09 - 2010 Percussion Staff Announced

The Mandarins' 2010 Percussion Staff will include Tom Linder, Eric Melson, Gary Smith, Josh Luedtke, Richard LeGerrette, and Paul Curci.Read the entire story here.

10/30/09 - 2010 Brass Staff Announced

The Mandarins' 2010 Brass Staff will include Adam Fernandez, Michael Jimenez, Daniel Fernandez, Matthew Anderson, Robert Murray, and Louie Sosa.Read the entire story here.

9/15/09 - 2010 Music Design Team Announced

The Mandarins announce their 2010 Music Design Team of Dan Fong, Wayne Downey, and Tony Nunez.Read the entire story here.

9/8/09 - Great Start to the Mandarins Brass Academy

The 2010 Mandarins Brass Academy saw 33 musicians participate at the opening session. The Academy complements the musical education that students receive in school.Read the entire story here.

9/7/09 - 2010 Management Team Announced

The Sacramento Mandarins recently announced their 2010 management team. Ray Mar will assume the position of Executive Director, and Jim Tabuchi has been appointed to Corps Director.Read the entire story here.

8/18/09 - Rob on the Road

The Mandarins are featured in "Rob on the Road", by Rob Stewart of KVIE.Read the entire story here.

7/9/09 - Mandarins drummers featured in DCI Field Pass

DCI's Dan Potter talks with some of our drumline members, at the Rose Bowl's Americafest performance in Pasadena.

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5/6/09 - Mandarins Fan Network v2 Launched

DCI and the Mandarins are pleased to announce the expansion of the Fan Network -- giving you online access to World Class Drum Corps 24 hours a day!

Read the entire story here.